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

Broker Name

City Index

City Index

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TMGM

TMGM

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Broker Overview

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

Market maker

ECN broker

Years of Existence / Established Year

1983

2013

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

ASIC, VFSC and FSC

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 Forex Broker 2024, Best Forex Trading Platform 2024, SkyLine Guide 2024 Award, Most Innovative Sports Sponsorship 2024, Brokersview Fastbull 2024 Award

Security Measures

FSCS

Civil Liability Insurance program for a limit of $10,000,000

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

12,000 instruments including shares

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

Yes

Bonds

Yes

No

Mutual Funds

No

No

Fractional Shares

Yes

Yes

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

Yes

MT5

No

Yes

cTrader

No

No

Social Trading

Yes

Yes

Copy Trading

Yes

Yes

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

City Index mobile trading app

TMGM 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

Edge and classic account

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

No

Yes

Minimum Deposit

€100

$100

Leverage Available

30:1

1:100 to 1:1000

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

Depends on the assets class

Depends on the assets type

Commission (per account type)

€0

Currency Pairs: $7 ; Precious Metals: $5

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

Beginner to experienced

Experienced traders


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

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

Visa, Mastercard, Bank transfer, RMB instant, Revolute, Wise, e-wallets

Withdrawal Methods

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

Visa, Mastercard, Bank transfer, RMB instant, Revolute, Wise, e-wallets

Other E-Wallets Supported

Paypal

Skrill, Neteller.SticPay, FasaPay, UnionPay


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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

Market analysis, Traders terminology, Trading tools


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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)

Currency Pairs: $7 USD ; Precious Metals: $5 USD, Spread-0.0pips

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Fixed and variable spreads

variable/floating spread

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

NA

Maximum Leverage

30:1

1:1000


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Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$15 monthly fee after 24 months of inactivity

$30 per month after 6 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

Credit/ debit card- 2%, others - €0

$0

Currency Conversion Fee

Varies by instrument

Charges not mentioned, May apply for non-USD deposits

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

Depends on the assets type


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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

Phone +61 2 8036 8388, Fax +61 2 8036 8388, Email [email protected], Live chat

Support Languages

6

15+


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

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

100 Barangaroo Ave., Level 28, Tower One, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia.

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, TMGM offers more comprehensive services with slightly higher fees, especially for advanced tools and asset classes.
Creating an account with City Index is generally faster and more user-friendly, often taking just a few minutes, while TMGM requires more detailed steps and identity verification, which may suit more cautious investors.
If you're trading on-the-go, City Index mobile platform is fluid and intuitive. TMGM desktop and web apps are more robust, making them suitable for in-depth trading sessions.
City Index is geared toward frequent trading and analytics, while TMGM fits those who value simplicity and guided experiences.