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

Broker Name

City Index

City Index

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AvaTrade

AvaTrade

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Broker Overview

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

Market maker

Market maker

Years of Existence / Established Year

1983

2006

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

1M + active customers

4 Million


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

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

FFAJ, CySEC, ISA, IIROC, ADGM, FSRA, CBI,BVI FSC, FSCA, ASIC

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 Forex Trading App in Europe- 2024, Best Affiliate program LATAM -2024, Most Trusted Trading Platform -2024, Most Trusted Broker -2024, Top 10 Hot Brand of the year -2024

Security Measures

FSCS

Avaprotect

SSL Encryption / 2FA

Yes

Yes

Segregated Funds

Yes

Yes

Negative Balance Protection

Yes

Yes


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Trading Instruments/Products Offered

Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)

13,500+ assets types including Shares

1000+ trading instruments

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

No

Bonds

Yes

Yes

Mutual Funds

No

No

Fractional Shares

Yes

No

Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)

No

Yes

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

Ava trade 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

Retail, standard, and professional

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

No

Yes

Minimum Deposit

€100

$100

Leverage Available

30:1

1:10 to 1:400

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

Depends on the assets class

Depends on the asset type

Commission (per account type)

€0

$0

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

Beginner to experienced

Beginners to experienced


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

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

Credit card, debit card, wire transfer, and e-wallets

Withdrawal Methods

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

Credit card, debit card, wire transfer, and e-wallets

Other E-Wallets Supported

Paypal

Skrill, Neteller, WebMoney,


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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

Trading platform tutorials, Trading rules, Webniars, Blogs, Trading online strategies


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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: 0.9 pips

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Fixed and variable spreads

Typical

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

$50 inactive for 3 month

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

NA

NA

Advisory Fees

NA

NA

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

Yes

Yes

Statement or Document Fee

NA

NA

Account Opening Fee

NA

$0

Account Maintenance Fee

NA

NA

Deposit Fee

Credit/ debit card- 2%, others - €0

$0

Currency Conversion Fee

Varies by instrument

NA

Withdrawal Fee

Bank fees may apply

$0


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Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits

Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals

Yes

Yes

Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)

No

No


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Trading Hours

Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)

Varies by instrument

Sunday Night (GMT) until Friday night (GMT)


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Customer Support

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

24/5

24/7

Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)

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

Phone: +1 212 9419609, E-mail upon request , Live chat

Support Languages

6

14+


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

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

Five Lamps Place Amien Street Dublin 1, IE

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.
Both City Index and AvaTrade offer affordable fee structures, but City Index generally edges out with no inactivity fees and lower commissions on standard trades, whereas AvaTrade shines with bundled research and platform access.
While City Index prioritizes fast registration with minimal steps, AvaTrade focuses on a thorough vetting process that gives more flexibility in choosing account types and features.
If you're looking for platform speed and ease of execution, City Index delivers a smooth experience. AvaTrade, however, is tailored toward traders who want deeper analysis tools and portfolio insights.
City Index supports complex strategies and asset diversity, while AvaTrade offers clarity and low-cost access for long-term holders.

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