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City Index vs Capital.com : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
City Index
Capital.com
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
Market maker
Market maker
Years of Existence / Established Year
1983
2016
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
1M + active customers
660k
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
CIRO, CySEC, NFA, CFTC, CIMA, FCA, SFC, FSA, MAS, ASIC
CySEC, ASIC, FCA, MiFID, SCB
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 Overall Trading Platform (Online Money Awards 2024) and Best Trading App 2023 (Good Money Guide), Fastest Growing Broker
Security Measures
FSCS
AML
SSL Encryption / 2FA
Yes
Yes
Segregated Funds
Yes
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
Yes
Yes
Trading Instruments/Products Offered
Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)
13,500+ assets types including Shares
3000+ assets including shares, ESG
Currency Pairs
Yes
Yes
Commodities
Yes
Yes
Indices
Yes
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
No
Yes
CFDs
Yes
Yes
ETFs
Yes
Yes
Stocks
No
No
Options
Yes
No
Futures
No
No
Bonds
Yes
No
Mutual Funds
No
No
Fractional Shares
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
No
No
Precious Metals
Yes
Yes
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
No
No
Equities
No
No
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
Yes
Yes
MT5
No
No
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
Yes
Copy Trading
Yes
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
City Index mobile trading app
Mobile apps, CFD trading App, Capital.com API
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
Standard, MT4, Corporate account
CFD Live, MTA account, CFD corporate account, Individual account-Retail, professional account
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
No
Minimum Deposit
€100
20 EUR / USD / GBP
Leverage Available
30:1
2:1- 30:1
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
Depends on the assets class
$25,000
Commission (per account type)
€0
$0
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginner to experienced
Beginners to experienced traders
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Bank transfer, credit card, debit card, e-wallets
Bank transfer, Bank cards, Pay ID, e-wallets
Withdrawal Methods
Bank transfer, credit card, debit card, e-wallets
Bank cards, e-wallets
Other E-Wallets Supported
Paypal
Apple Pay, Google pay, PayPal, Neteller, Skrill, Sofort, PRZELEWY, Truelayer, Ideal, Trustly, SPEI, Lean, Volt
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
For trading beginners- Trading Essentials, Risk management, Market guides, For experienced traders- Trading Strategies, Technical analysis, Market analysis, Trading Psychology
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
UK Shares: 0.10% (min. €8 commission)US Shares: 1.5 cents per share (min. €8 commission)
Commission: $0
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
GSL fee value will be displayed on the deal ticket
Maximum Leverage
30:1
30:1
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$15 monthly fee after 24 months of inactivity
$0
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
NA
NA
Advisory Fees
NA
NA
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
Yes
NA
Statement or Document Fee
NA
NA
Account Opening Fee
NA
$0
Account Maintenance Fee
NA
NA
Deposit Fee
Credit/ debit card- 2%, others - €0
0.7% of the spot forex rate
Currency Conversion Fee
Varies by instrument
$0
Withdrawal Fee
Bank fees may apply
$0
Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits
Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals
Yes
Yes
Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)
No
No
Trading Hours
Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)
Varies by instrument
opens at 9.30am and closes at 4pm local time (2.30pm-9pm London time)
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
Live chat, Phone: +61 3 8658 0539, E-mail: [email protected]
Support Languages
6
10+
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
1st Floor, Moor House, 120 London Wall, London, EC2Y 5ET
Limassol, Cyprus
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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