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City Index vs CMC Markets : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
City Index
CMC Markets
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
Market maker
Market maker
Years of Existence / Established Year
1983
1989
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
1M + active customers
265k+
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
CIRO, CySEC, NFA, CFTC, CIMA, FCA, SFC, FSA, MAS, ASIC
FCA, ASIC, CIRO, MAS, FMA
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 Mobile Trading Platform, No.1 Most Currency Pairs, Best for CFDs -2024, No.1 Web Platform, Best Forex Broker, Best In-House Analysts 2023
Security Measures
FSCS
FSCS
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
12,000+ tradable instruments including shares, Treasuries
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
Yes
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
CMC web platform, iOS and Android app
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
Standard, MT4, Corporate account
Spread betting, CFD account , FX active, Corporate account
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
No
Minimum Deposit
€100
$0
Leverage Available
30:1
30:1 to 1:500
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
Depends on the assets class
No information
Commission (per account type)
€0
Standard - No commission, FX active account- $2.50
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginner to experienced
Professional and retail traders
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Bank transfer, credit card, debit card, e-wallets
Bank transfer, Debit/credit card, Online banking
Withdrawal Methods
Bank transfer, credit card, debit card, e-wallets
Bank transfer, Debit/credit card, Online banking
Other E-Wallets Supported
Paypal
No
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 spread betting, Learn to trade CFDs, Learn forex trading, technical indicators, Fundamental analysis, Webinars & events, Platform guides, Trading guides
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
UK Shares: 0.10% (min. €8 commission)US Shares: 1.5 cents per share (min. €8 commission)
CFD trading -US shares from $10; FX active - US shares from $10; Typical STP: Spread of 1.2 pips, Typical ECN: Spread of 0.2 pips, Spread- starts from 0.0 to 0.6 pips, Overnight holding costs: 0.0027%
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
Fixed and variable spreads
Fixed/Variable
Per Lot Fees
NA
$2.50
Options Contract Fees
NA
NA
Futures Contract Fees
NA
NA
Markup Fees on Spread
NA
$5.00 per $100,000 in nominal value
Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees
$0
Crude Oil Brent $0.02 per unit, Apple Inc $0.41 per unit, US 30 $1.50 per unit, GBP/USD $0.00015 per
Maximum Leverage
30:1
1:500
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$15 monthly fee after 24 months of inactivity
$0
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
NA
ASX Dynamic Data package $41.25 a month (non-professional investors) $118.80 a month, International Data service fees (US) $11, International Data service fees (NZ) $11, Live Data package Free
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
Currency Conversion Fee
Varies by instrument
0.50%
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
Depends on the instrument offer
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
24/5
Monday to Friday from 8am to 8pm
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
Email: [email protected], Phone: 0800 060 8609, Live chat
Email: [email protected], Phone: +44 (0)20 7170 8200
Support Languages
6
12+
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
1st Floor, Moor House, 120 London Wall, London, EC2Y 5ET
CMC Markets UK plc, 133 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7BX, United Kingdom
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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