City Index vs Global Prime 2026
By Akash · Facts re-checked (UTC)
Here is how City Index and Global Prime compare on regulation, costs and platforms.
City Index is a trading name of StoneX Financial Ltd, regulated by the FCA (446717), offering spread bets and CFDs on its Web Trader with TradingView charts and MT4.
68% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Global Prime is authorised by ASIC under AFSL 385620 and operates offshore entities in Vanuatu and Seychelles, with no minimum deposit and Standard and Raw accounts.
Side by side
| City Index | Global Prime | |
|---|---|---|
| Regulators | FCA | ASIC, FSA Seychelles |
| Minimum deposit | £100 minimum initial deposit for MT4 / new cards (UK) | No minimum deposit (payment methods may have their own) |
| Spreads from | 0.5 pts on MT4; 0.8 pts on standard platform (UK) | – |
| Commission | None on MT4 except shares | Standard $0; Raw $3.5 per side |
| Max leverage | – | Adjustable 1:30 to 1:1000 (offshore entity) |
| Platforms | – | |
| Retail accounts losing money | 68% | – |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: City Index review · Global Prime review.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum deposit at City Index and Global Prime?
City Index: £100 minimum initial deposit for MT4 / new cards (UK). Global Prime: No minimum deposit (payment methods may have their own).
Are City Index and Global Prime regulated?
City Index: FCA. Global Prime: ASIC, FSA Seychelles.
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Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Read the full risk warning