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

Broker Name

City Index

City Index

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Trading.com

Trading.com

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Broker Overview

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

Market maker

None

Years of Existence / Established Year

1983

2019

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

1M + active customers

Info not available


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

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

NFA CFTC FCA

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

Fastest growing FX broker (USA) by World Finance Forex Awards 2024

Security Measures

FSCS

Info not available

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

Forex 50+ CFDs of Stocks 1000+

Currency Pairs

Yes

Yes

Commodities

Yes

Yes

Indices

Yes

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

No

No

CFDs

Yes

Yes

ETFs

Yes

Yes

Stocks

No

Yes

Options

Yes

Yes

Futures

No

Yes

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

Yes


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Trading Platforms & Technology

Trading Platform Availability

Yes

Yes

MT4

Yes

No

MT5

No

Yes

cTrader

No

No

Social Trading

Yes

No

Copy Trading

Yes

No

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

City Index mobile trading app

Web Trader 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

The T1 account

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

No

No

Minimum Deposit

€100

$50

Leverage Available

30:1

1:50

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

Depends on the assets class

Trade size vary on each asset

Commission (per account type)

€0

Only spreads

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

Beginner to experienced

Beginners & experienced


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

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

Bank transfer ACH

Withdrawal Methods

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

ACH Bank wire transfer

Other E-Wallets Supported

Paypal

No


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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

Video tutorials Glossary Forex calculators Research portals


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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 (typical, fixed, variable)

Fixed and variable spreads

Variable

Per Lot Fees

NA

NA

Options Contract Fees

NA

$0

Futures Contract Fees

NA

$0

Markup Fees on Spread

NA

NA

Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees

$0

NA

Maximum Leverage

30:1

1:50


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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

$0

Statement or Document Fee

NA

$0

Account Opening Fee

NA

$0

Account Maintenance Fee

NA

$0

Deposit Fee

Credit/ debit card- 2%, others - €0

$13 for bank wire deposit under $250

Currency Conversion Fee

Varies by instrument

$0

Withdrawal Fee

Bank fees may apply

$13 for bank wire deposit under $250 ACH withdrawals free


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Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits

Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals

Yes

Yes

Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)

No

Yes


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Trading Hours

Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)

Varies by instrument

Sunday 17:05 - Friday 16:50 ETTokyo session begins at 19:00 ET London session begins at 03:00 ET New York session begins at 08:00 ET


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Customer Support

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

24/5

24/5 support service

Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)

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

Live chat Email: [email protected] Tel: 1-833-FX1-0250

Support Languages

6

1


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

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

85, Broad street, New York, NY 10004, USA

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.
City Index stands out for its zero-commission trading model, appealing to cost-conscious investors. In contrast, Trading.com offers more comprehensive services with slightly higher fees, especially for advanced tools and asset classes.
City Index makes starting out easy with a simple application, especially for retail clients. Trading.com platform, while requiring more effort to join, allows experienced traders to customize their accounts from the start.
Traders who value simplicity and execution speed may prefer City Index platform. Meanwhile, Trading.com offers more flexibility through tools like advanced order types and multi-screen support.
For market veterans, City Index brings the tools they need. New investors might find Trading.com more approachable and cost-effective.

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