City Index vs Libertex
Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for City Index and Libertex.
City IndexTrust 8.6/10
FCA
ASIC
Long-established UK broker (operating since 1983) now part of NYSE-listed StoneX Group. Mature proprietary AT Pro platform alongside MT4 and TradingView, with FCA and ASIC oversight.
LibertexTrust 8.0/10
CySEC
Cyprus-based CFD broker (Indication Investments / Forex Club lineage) with a 25+ year brand history and a distinctive multiplier-based pricing model. App-led with 50+ crypto CFDs — popular across continental Europe and Latin America.
Quick verdict
- Trust: City Index has the higher trust score.
- EUR/USD spread: City Index and Libertex have identical EUR/USD spreads.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | City Index | Libertex |
|---|---|---|
| Trust score | 8.6 | 8.0 |
| Regulators | FCA, ASIC | CySEC |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Limassol, Cyprus |
| Founded | 1983 | 1997 |
| Min deposit | $0.00 | $100 |
| Max leverage | 1:30 | 1:30 |
| EUR/USD spread | 0.50 pips | 0.50 pips |
| Commission per lot | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Raw spread account | ||
| Standard account | ||
| Swap-free account | ||
| cTrader | ||
| MT4 | ||
| MT5 | ||
| TradingView | ||
| Scalping allowed | ||
| EAs / algo allowed | ||
| Hedging allowed | ||
| Copy trading | ||
| Deposit methods | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, PayPal | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller, Trustly |
| Withdrawal methods | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, PayPal | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller |
| Withdrawal speed | 24h | 48h |
| Base currencies | USD, EUR, GBP, AUD | USD, EUR, GBP |
City Index is best for
Day traders
Swing traders
Stock CFD traders
Libertex is best for
Beginners
Crypto CFD traders