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

Broker Name

City Index

City Index

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EasyMarkets

EasyMarkets

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Broker Overview

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

Market maker

Market maker

Years of Existence / Established Year

1983

2001

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

1M + active customers

No information


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

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

CySEC, ASIC, FSA, FSC, and FSCA

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 regulated broker Best forex broker- 2024, Best global broker Best fixed spread broker Best competitive spread broker Longest serving broker-2024

Security Measures

FSCS

No

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

275+ assets types

Currency Pairs

Yes

Yes

Commodities

Yes

Yes

Indices

Yes

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

No

Yes

CFDs

Yes

No

ETFs

Yes

No

Stocks

No

Yes

Options

Yes

Yes

Futures

No

No

Bonds

Yes

No

Mutual Funds

No

No

Fractional Shares

Yes

No

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

No

Copy Trading

Yes

Yes

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

City Index mobile trading app

Easymarket platform

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

Standard, Premium, and VIP

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

No

Yes

Minimum Deposit

€100

$25

Leverage Available

30:1

1:200-1:2000

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

Depends on the assets class

Depends on asset types

Commission (per account type)

€0

$0

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

Beginner to experienced

Beginner to experienced traders


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

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

Credit/ Debit cards, Wire transfer, Crypto deposit, Online banking- Local bank transfer, e-wallets

Withdrawal Methods

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

Credit/ Debit cards, Wire transfer, Crypto deposit, Online banking- Local bank transfer, e-wallets

Other E-Wallets Supported

Paypal

Skrill, Neteller, Fasapay, Stic pay, Webmoney, Bit wallet, 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

Learn -Trading Education, Market News and Analysis, Webinars, Trading Guides and eBooks, Video Tutorials, easyMarkets Blog Market Insights


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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)

Commission -$0, Spread - ranges from 0.7 pips

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Fixed and variable spreads

Fixed

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

$0

Maximum Leverage

30:1

1.2000


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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

NA

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

Yes

Yes

Statement or Document Fee

NA

$0

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

$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

London-New York Overlap 1 pm - 4 pm GMT, The Sydney-Tokyo Overlap 12 am - 5:15 am GMT


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Customer Support

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

24/5

24/5

Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)

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

Live chat, Phone:+357 25 828 899 , E-mail: [email protected]

Support Languages

6

8+


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

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

Trinity Chambers, PO Box 4301, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Island

Complaints (for crypto brokers)

No

No


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City Index is known for competitive pricing on basic trades, especially for beginners. However, easyMarkets fee structure, though slightly higher, covers a broader range of services, making it more suitable for active traders.
While City Index prioritizes fast registration with minimal steps, easyMarkets focuses on a thorough vetting process that gives more flexibility in choosing account types and features.
Traders who value simplicity and execution speed may prefer City Index platform. Meanwhile, easyMarkets offers more flexibility through tools like advanced order types and multi-screen support.
Advanced users will enjoy City Index capabilities, but easyMarkets remains a favorite for its streamlined and beginner-centric approach.