Is dukascopy a real bank？

Is dukascopy a real bank？

Yes, Dukascopy is a bank.

Dukascopy is the trading name of Dukascopy Bank SA. It is authorized as a bank by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA). Below is the screenshot of the search result from the FINMA.

As per Swiss Federal Act on Banks and Savings Banks, to set up a Forex broking business in this jurisdiction, an entity should have a banking license. Therefore, Dukascopy is a bank.