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City Index vs Spreadex

Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for City Index and Spreadex.

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.

SpreadexTrust 8.1/10
FCA

UK-only FCA-regulated broker offering spread betting, CFDs and sports spread betting in a single account since 1999. Niche but well-regarded for tight financial spreads and a clean proprietary platform with TradingView.

Quick verdict

  • Trust: City Index has the higher trust score.
  • EUR/USD spread: City Index is tighter on EUR/USD.

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureCity IndexSpreadex
Trust score8.68.1
RegulatorsFCA, ASICFCA
HeadquartersUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
Founded19831999
Min deposit$0.00$0.00
Max leverage1:301:30
EUR/USD spread0.50 pips0.60 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 methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, PayPalBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card
Withdrawal methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, PayPalBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card
Withdrawal speed24h24h
Base currenciesUSD, EUR, GBP, AUDGBP, USD, EUR

City Index is best for

Day traders
Swing traders
Stock CFD traders

Spreadex is best for

Day traders
Swing traders