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City Index vs Trade Nation : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
City Index
Trade Nation
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
Market maker
Market maker
Years of Existence / Established Year
1983
2014
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
FCA, ASIC, FSA, SCB, 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 Global MT4 broker, Best Trading Platform 2023, Best Spread Betting Provider 2024
Security Measures
FSCS
No
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
1000+ assets types
Currency Pairs
Yes
Yes
Commodities
Yes
Yes
Indices
Yes
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
No
Yes
CFDs
Yes
Yes
ETFs
Yes
No
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
No
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
TN trader
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
Standard, MT4, Corporate account
Standard and Professional
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
Yes
Minimum Deposit
€100
$0
Leverage Available
30:1
1:5 to 1:200
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
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Bank transfer, credit card, debit card, e-wallets
Credit and debit cards, e-wallets, bank transfers, cryptocurrency, and some local payment methods
Withdrawal Methods
Bank transfer, credit card, debit card, e-wallets
Credit and debit cards, e-wallets, bank transfers, cryptocurrency, and some local payment methods
Other E-Wallets Supported
Paypal
Skrill, Neteller, Crypto, Grab Pay, M Pesa
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 Academy Online Courses, Market Insights and Analysis, Webinars, Trading Guides and eBooks, Video Tutorials, Trader's Blog Market News and Updates
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
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
NA
Maximum Leverage
30:1
1:200
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$15 monthly fee after 24 months of inactivity
$0
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
NA
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
Forex- 24 hours a day, five days a week, Stocks- Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET, typically closed on weekends and U.S. national holidays
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
Email: [email protected], Phone: +44 (0) 203 180 5952, Live chat
Support Languages
6
19+
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
1st Floor, Moor House, 120 London Wall, London, EC2Y 5ET
9th Floor, 30 Crown Place, London, EC2A 4ES, United Kingdom
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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