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About IG Bank
Discover why thousands of forward-thinking traders trust IG Bank to turn unique market insights into opportunities across global financial markets. Learn more about us today.
For trading account opening enquiries, please call +41 (0) 58 810 77 42. We’re available Monday to Friday, 9:00am–6:00pm.
Our story
IG’s journey in Switzerland began in 2014 with the launch of IG Bank, the Swiss subsidiary of the globally established IG Group. Headquartered in Geneva, with an additional office in Zurich, IG Bank holds a banking license in Switzerland and is authorised and regulated by FINMA. It brings IG Group’s advanced trading ecosystem and extensive global market access to clients across the region.
Through our robust suite of trading platforms, accessible via web browser or mobile app, we provide a unified, powerful trading experience designed to meet the demands of every strategy. Clients benefit from seamless access to a wide range of markets, including forex, indices, shares, commodities and cryptocurrencies.
What sets IG Bank apart in Switzerland is not only our cutting-edge technology and broad market access, but also our regulatory strength and local expertise. With a dedicated team on the ground and a commitment to Swiss standards of service, we offer traders a secure and responsive environment tailored to the unique needs of the Swiss financial landscape.
Looking to trade the markets? You’ve found the perfect place to start.
If you're ready to start your trading journey with us, you can create a live account today. We enable thousands of traders worldwide to access market opportunities with confidence.
About our parent company – IG Group
IG Group is a global leader in online trading, offering a wide range of trading services to individuals and institutions. With a rich history spanning decades, IG has been at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets since 1974, empowering clients to access markets and trade across various asset classes.
Why choose IG Bank?
Trusted and regulated
With over 2 million accounts worldwide¹, traders trust our powerful trading platform ecosystem.
In Switzerland, we’re authorised and regulated by FINMA, giving you the confidence of trading with a fully licensed and credible provider.
Committed to our clients
We are committed to fostering long-term relationships with our clients, which is why we have built our business on supporting them in achieving their trading goals.
As part of this commitment, we adhere to the FX Global Code of Conduct, which establishes a common set of guidelines for good practice in the markets.
Authentically global
Founded in 1974 as the first company of our kind, we’ve been at the forefront of our industry ever since, offering award-winning platforms² with market-leading services.
We now serve clients all over the world, from sales offices in 18 countries, based across five continents.
Award-winning trading platforms
Our trading platforms are repeatedly recognized by the industry.
2025
Best Platform for the Active Trader
ADVFN International Financial Awards
2025
Best Finance App
ADVFN International Financial Awards
2025
Best Multi Platform Provider
ADVFN International Financial Awards
Your deposits are protected
IG Bank is a member of esisuisse, the organisation responsible for providing deposit protection in accordance with the Swiss Banking Act.
Your deposits are guaranteed up to CHF 100,000 through esisuisse.
For details on how esisuisse works and the full scope of your protection, explore the link below or contact our team.
You're 3 steps away from accessing global markets:
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Set-up your profile
Answer a few questions to get started.
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Identity check
An expert from our Swiss team will contact you to confirm your details and answer any questions you may have.
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Fund and place your first trade
Make your first deposit via bank transfer and dive straight into the action.
¹ Based on number of active trading and investment accounts with IG Group. Active accounts are those enabled for deposits and trading.
² Best platform for the active trader, best multi-platform provider and best finance app as awarded at the ADVFN International Financial Awards 2025.
