City Index vs LiteFinance 2026
By Akash · Facts re-checked (UTC)
Here is how City Index and LiteFinance 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.
LiteFinance serves clients through Liteforex (Europe) Ltd, regulated by CySEC, and LiteFinance Investment Limited, licensed by the FSC Mauritius, with Classic, ECN and Cent accounts.
Side by side
| City Index | LiteFinance | |
|---|---|---|
| Regulators | FCA | CySEC |
| Minimum deposit | £100 minimum initial deposit for MT4 / new cards (UK) | $50 (Classic, ECN); $10 (Cent) |
| Spreads from | 0.5 pts on MT4; 0.8 pts on standard platform (UK) | 0.0 points (ECN) |
| Commission | None on MT4 except shares | – |
| Max leverage | – | Up to 1:1000 (LiteFinance Investment Limited) |
| 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 · LiteFinance review.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum deposit at City Index and LiteFinance?
City Index: £100 minimum initial deposit for MT4 / new cards (UK). LiteFinance: $50 (Classic, ECN); $10 (Cent).
Are City Index and LiteFinance regulated?
City Index: FCA. LiteFinance: CySEC.
Which has tighter spreads, City Index or LiteFinance?
Published spreads start from 0.5 pts on MT4; 0.8 pts on standard platform (UK) at City Index and 0.0 points (ECN) at LiteFinance; commission: City Index None on MT4 except shares, LiteFinance none listed.
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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