Solid platform and execution, but onboarding felt a bit heavy

Name: Solid platform and execution, but onboarding felt a bit heavy
Item: Dukascopy
Rating: 4
Author: Fatima Hassan

I’m Fatima from Dubai and I’ve been trading mostly majors and gold. My overall experience with Dukascopy has been positive: execution feels consistent during normal liquidity and the platform tools are strong for order management and alerts. I like having detailed reporting and the ability to review my trade history properly. The only reason I’m not giving 5 stars is the onboarding/KYC process and the amount of steps to get everything fully enabled. It’s not a deal-breaker, but it took longer than I expected and I had to double-check a few requirements. Once the account was running, deposits were straightforward. Withdrawals arrived, but not as fast as I hoped, and the processing timeline wasn’t always clear until I asked support. Support was polite and helpful, just not instant during peak hours. Overall: reliable for my style, but plan for a slower setup and average withdrawal speed.

Experience: 6 months
Country: United Arab Emirates
Account type: Standard
Deposit experience: 4/5
Withdrawal experience: 3/5
Support rating: 4/5

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