TradingCritique

Select Your Brokers to Compare

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

Broker Name

ATC Brokers

ATC Brokers

VS
City Index

City Index

Icon

Broker Overview

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

ECN broker

Market maker

Years of Existence / Established Year

2005

1983

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

No information

1M + active customers


Icon

Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

FCA and CIMA

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

Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)

No major awards listed

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

Security Measures

No information

FSCS

SSL Encryption / 2FA

No

Yes

Segregated Funds

Yes

Yes

Negative Balance Protection

Yes

Yes


Icon

Trading Instruments/Products Offered

Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)

-

13,500+ assets types including Shares

Currency Pairs

Yes

Yes

Commodities

Yes

Yes

Indices

Yes

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

Yes

No

CFDs

No

Yes

ETFs

No

Yes

Stocks

No

No

Options

No

Yes

Futures

No

No

Bonds

No

Yes

Mutual Funds

No

No

Fractional Shares

No

Yes

Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)

No

No

Precious Metals

Yes

Yes

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

No

No

Equities

No

No


Icon

Trading Platforms & Technology

Trading Platform Availability

Yes

Yes

MT4

Yes

Yes

MT5

No

No

cTrader

No

No

Social Trading

Yes

Yes

Copy Trading

Yes

Yes

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

Proprietary MT Pro

City Index mobile trading app

Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Yes

Yes


Icon

Account Types & Conditions

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

Individual, joint or corporate trading account

Standard, MT4, Corporate account

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

No

No

Minimum Deposit

2,000 USD, EUR or GBP

€100

Leverage Available

2:1 to 200:1

30:1

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

Unlimited

Depends on the assets class

Commission (per account type)

$0

€0

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

Beginners and experienced traders

Beginner to experienced


Icon

Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

Bank wire transfer, Crypto

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

Withdrawal Methods

Bank wire transfer, Crypto

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

Other E-Wallets Supported

No

Paypal


Icon

Tools & Educational Resources

Economic Calendar

Yes

Yes

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

Learn to trade, Economic calendar, Market insights, Market News

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


Icon

Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

Mini Contract (10,000 lot size): $0.60 round turn, Standard Contract (100,000 lot size): $6.00 round turn

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

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Variable

Fixed and variable spreads

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

NA

$0

Maximum Leverage

200:1

30:1


Icon

Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$50 of 6 months of inactivity

$15 monthly fee after 24 months of inactivity

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

NA

Account Maintenance Fee

NA

NA

Deposit Fee

Bank wire- $0, Crypto- 1.00%

Credit/ debit card- 2%, others - €0

Currency Conversion Fee

Depends on the bank and the specific transaction

Varies by instrument

Withdrawal Fee

International EUR/ USD/ CAD - $30/ 40/ 40, Crypto- 0.20% fee

Bank fees may apply


Icon

Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits

Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals

Yes

Yes

Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)

No

No


Icon

Trading Hours

Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)

Forex- 5:05 PM EST to Friday at 5:00 PM EST, Metals- Sunday at 6:00 PM EST and 5:00 PM EST and re-opens at 6:00 PM ES

Varies by instrument


Icon

Customer Support

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

24/7

24/5

Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)

Phone: + 44 20 3318 1399, Email: [email protected], Live chat

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

Support Languages

4

6


Icon

Additional Information

Headquarters Location

London, England, United Kingdom .

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

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 ATC Brokers and City Index offer affordable fee structures, but ATC Brokers generally edges out with no inactivity fees and lower commissions on standard trades, whereas City Index shines with bundled research and platform access.
If speed and simplicity matter to you, ATC Brokers delivers a streamlined account setup. In contrast, City Index includes more documentation and KYC checks, which can delay access but ensures strong compliance.
If you're trading on-the-go, ATC Brokers mobile platform is fluid and intuitive. City Index desktop and web apps are more robust, making them suitable for in-depth trading sessions.
Advanced users will enjoy ATC Brokers capabilities, but City Index remains a favorite for its streamlined and beginner-centric approach.

Explore More Broker Matchups

Here are more Comparisons to help you choose wisely

Compare ATC Brokers and AMP Global

Compare ATC Brokers and NinjaTrader

Compare ATC Brokers and HFM

Compare City Index and Robinhood

Compare City Index and Admiral Markets

Compare City Index and Ally Invest