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City Index vs GO Markets : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
City Index
GO Markets
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
Market maker
Both STP and Market maker broker
Years of Existence / Established Year
1983
2006
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
1M + active customers
No information
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
CIRO, CySEC, NFA, CFTC, CIMA, FCA, SFC, FSA, MAS, ASIC
CySEC, FSC, 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
Most Trusted Global Forex Broker, Asia 2024, Best Global Forex Broker, Asia 2024
Security Measures
FSCS
FSCS
SSL Encryption / 2FA
Yes
Yes
Segregated Funds
Yes
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
Yes
No
Trading Instruments/Products Offered
Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)
13,500+ assets types including Shares
1000+ products including Share CFDs, Index CFDs, Treasury CFDs
Currency Pairs
Yes
Yes
Commodities
Yes
Yes
Indices
Yes
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
No
Yes
CFDs
Yes
Yes
ETFs
Yes
Yes
Stocks
No
Yes
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
Yes
cTrader
No
Yes
Social Trading
Yes
Copy Trading
Yes
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
City Index mobile trading app
No
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
Standard, MT4, Corporate account
Go Plus account and standard account
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
Yes
Minimum Deposit
€100
$0
Leverage Available
30:1
20:1 to 500:1
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
Depends on the assets class
Depends on assets type
Commission (per account type)
€0
Plus account- $2.50 per side on FX standard lot, Standard account -$0
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginner to experienced
Beginner to experienced traders
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Bank transfer, credit card, debit card, e-wallets
Master card, Visa, Skrill, Neteller, Bank Transfer
Withdrawal Methods
Bank transfer, credit card, debit card, e-wallets
Master card, Visa, Skrill, Neteller, Bank Transfer
Other E-Wallets Supported
Paypal
Skrill, Neteller
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 Education Online Courses, Market Analysis and Insights, Webinars, Trading Guides and eBooks, Video Tutorials, GoMarkets Blog Market News and Analysis, Technical Analysis Reports
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 pips
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
Fixed and variable spreads
Typical
Per Lot Fees
NA
Cryptocurrencies: $10 per lot, Spot Brent and Spot WTI: $15 per lot, FX and metals: $40 per lot, BTC: $50 per lot
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
500:1
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$15 monthly fee after 24 months of inactivity
$0
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
NA
$25
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
$0
Deposit Fee
Credit/ debit card- 2%, others - €0
$0
Currency Conversion Fee
Varies by instrument
Euro:€2.00 per side, Great British Pound: €2.00 per side, New Zealand Dollar: NZ$3.50 per side, United States Dollar: US$2.50 per side
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
Monday 00:00 to Friday 24:00 (Platform 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
Call: +230 5869 0074, E-mail: [email protected], Go markets Quick support
Support Languages
6
18+
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
1st Floor, Moor House, 120 London Wall, London, EC2Y 5ET
Level 7 Office 12, ICONEBENE, Lot B441, Rue de L'Institut, Ebene
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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