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City Index is a forex and CFD broker founded in 1983, headquartered in London, UK. It is regulated by FCA (licence 113942), ASIC (licence 345646), MAS (licence N/A). The EUR/USD spread starts from 0.5 pips on an STP or hybrid account — the spread is tight and a partial commission may apply. The minimum deposit is $0. The broker offers 13,500+ tradable instruments. MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 are available. This page shows verified regulation data, a full trade cost breakdown, and how City Index compares to 100 other brokers on real trading fees.
| Regulator | Licence number | Legal entity | Max leverage | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCA Tier 1 — Strict |
113942 |
GAIN Capital UK Ltd (City Index) | 30:1 | GB |
| ASIC Tier 1 — Strict |
345646 |
GAIN Capital Australia Pty Ltd | 30:1 | AU, NZ |
| MAS Tier 1 — Strict |
N/A |
GAIN Capital Singapore Pte Ltd | 20:1 | SG |
| Hold duration | Spread cost | Commission | Swap (est.) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intraday (no overnight) | $5.00 | $3.50 | — | $8.50 |
| 1 night | $5.00 | $3.50 | $6.50 | $15.00 |
| 3 nights | $5.00 | $3.50 | $19.50 | $28.00 |
| 1 week | $5.00 | $3.50 | $45.50 | $54.00 |
| 1 month | $5.00 | $3.50 | $195.00 | $203.50 |
Swap rates are industry-typical estimates. Actual overnight rates vary per broker and change with interest rates. Commission is estimated from spread profile (STP / Hybrid).
| Rank | Broker | Spread | Spread $ | Commission | Swap (est.) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepperstone | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 2 | IC Markets | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 3 | FP Markets | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 4 | Exness | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 5 | Tickmill | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 6 | Eightcap | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 7 | RoboForex | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 8 | LiteFinance | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 47 | City Index | 0.5 pips | $5.00 | $3.50 | $6.50 | $15.00 |
| MetaTrader | MT4 & MT5 available |
| Copy trading | No |
| Real stock ownership | No (CFD only) |
| Retail loss rate | 76% of retail accounts lose money |
| Inactivity fee | GBP12/month after 12 months |
| Headquarters | London, UK |
| Founded | 1983 |
Data sourced from official regulator registers (FCA, ASIC, CySEC, MAS and others), verified 2026-09-15. Spread figures are typical/minimum and may differ on live accounts. Trade cost estimates use standard lot sizes and typical industry swap rates. This page does not constitute financial advice. Read full City Index review →