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City Index vs ATFX : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)

Broker Name

City Index

City Index

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ATFX

ATFX

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Broker Overview

Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)

Market maker

ECN

Years of Existence / Established Year

1983

2017

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

1M + active customers

254,000 +


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

CIRO, CySEC, NFA, CFTC, CIMA, FCA, SFC, FSA, MAS, ASIC

FCA FSCA ASIC SCA , FSC, FSA CySEC FSC Seychelles FSA SFC

Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)

Best trading app, Best CFD provider, Forex broker.com No.1- Performance Analytics new tool, Best in Class overall

Best Global Forex Broker 2024 Best Global Forex Chairman 2024 Best Forex MT4 Broker - Asia 2024 in Global Brand Magazin Awards 2024 Most trusted forex broker in Asia 2023 in FAME awards

Security Measures

FSCS

ATFX Client funds insurance up to USD1,000,000,

SSL Encryption / 2FA

Yes

No

Segregated Funds

Yes

Yes

Negative Balance Protection

Yes

Yes (Not for professional clients)


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Trading Instruments/Products Offered

Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)

13,500+ assets types including Shares

300+ instruments 15+ US, European & Asian stock indices, shares

Currency Pairs

Yes

Yes

Commodities

Yes

Yes

Indices

Yes

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

No

Yes

CFDs

Yes

Yes

ETFs

Yes

Yes

Stocks

No

Yes

Options

Yes

Yes

Futures

No

Yes

Bonds

Yes

No

Mutual Funds

No

No

Fractional Shares

Yes

Yes (only in ETFs)

Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)

No

No

Precious Metals

Yes

Yes

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

No

No

Equities

No

No


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Trading Platforms & Technology

Trading Platform Availability

Yes

Yes

MT4

Yes

Yes

MT5

No

Yes

cTrader

No

No

Social Trading

Yes

Yes

Copy Trading

Yes

Yes

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

City Index mobile trading app

ATFX Mobile Trading App

Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Yes

Yes


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Account Types & Conditions

Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)

Standard, MT4, Corporate account

Micro, Classic, Premium, Raw

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

No

No

Minimum Deposit

€100

$100

Leverage Available

30:1

1:400

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

Depends on the assets class

30 lots maximum trade

Commission (per account type)

€0

Raw- 7 USD per lot

Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)

Beginner to experienced

Beginners & experienced


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

Bank transfer, credit card, debit card, e-wallets

Bank transfers Credit card Debit card E-Wallets

Withdrawal Methods

Bank transfer, credit card, debit card, e-wallets

Bank transfers Credit card Debit card E-Wallets

Other E-Wallets Supported

Paypal

Neteller Skrill Perfect money


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Tools & Educational Resources

Economic Calendar

Yes

Yes

Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)

Reuters Insider, News and analysis, Trading tools, Advanced trading view Charts

Tools MT4 & MT5 ATFX Copytrade Trading Central Autochartist ATFX Support & Resistance Indicator MT4 Indicators Position size calculators


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Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

UK Shares: 0.10% (min. €8 commission)US Shares: 1.5 cents per share (min. €8 commission)

Spread- starts from 0.0 to 2.8 pips

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Fixed and variable spreads

Variable

Per Lot Fees

NA

NA

Options Contract Fees

NA

NA

Futures Contract Fees

NA

NA

Markup Fees on Spread

NA

NA

Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees

$0

NA

Maximum Leverage

30:1

1:400


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Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$15 monthly fee after 24 months of inactivity

$0

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

NA

$0

Advisory Fees

NA

$0

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

Yes

NA

Statement or Document Fee

NA

NA

Account Opening Fee

NA

$0

Account Maintenance Fee

NA

$0

Deposit Fee

Credit/ debit card- 2%, others - €0

$0

Currency Conversion Fee

Varies by instrument

0

Withdrawal Fee

Bank fees may apply

5 Euro/USD charged for withdrawals below 100 EUR/USD


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Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits

Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals

Yes

Yes

Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)

No

Yes


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Trading Hours

Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)

Varies by instrument

24x5 forex trading hours Sydney - 10pm to 7am summer session. 11pm to 8am winter session. Tokyo - 11pm to 8am summer session. 12pm to 9am winter session. London - 7am to 4pm summer session. 8am to 5pm winter session. New York - 12pm to 9pm summer session. 1am to 10pm winter session.


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Customer Support

Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)

24/5

24x5

Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)

Email: [email protected], Phone: 0800 060 8609, Live chat

E mail: mailto:[email protected] Line:Taiwan 00801127901 Thailand 1800012752

Support Languages

6

10+


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

1st Floor, Moor House, 120 London Wall, London, EC2Y 5ET

1st Floor, 32 Cornhill, London EC3V 3SG, United Kingdom

Complaints (for crypto brokers)

No

No


At TradingCritique, we don't just list brokers. We test, compare, and simplify your decision-making. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, our data-driven comparisons are built to match your trading style and region. Learn how we Evaluate a broker.
If minimizing trading costs is your top priority, City Index might be more attractive due to its lower commissions. Meanwhile, ATFX justifies its moderate fees with more robust tools and professional-grade features.
While City Index prioritizes fast registration with minimal steps, ATFX focuses on a thorough vetting process that gives more flexibility in choosing account types and features.
City Index provides a modern trading experience with its proprietary or MT4/MT5 platform, ideal for technical traders. ATFX, on the other hand, offers more research tools and is better suited for data-driven investors.
City Index delivers a robust ecosystem for seasoned traders, whereas ATFX focuses on ease of access and modern usability.