City Index vs Markets.com 2026
By Akash · Facts re-checked (UTC)
Here is how City Index and Markets.com 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.
Markets.com is a multi-entity CFD broker whose EU business is run by Safecap Investments Limited (CySEC 092/08), offering its own web and app platforms plus MT4 and MT5.
Side by side
| City Index | Markets.com | |
|---|---|---|
| Regulators | FCA | CySEC |
| Minimum deposit | £100 minimum initial deposit for MT4 / new cards (UK) | 100 USD/EUR/GBP equivalent |
| Spreads from | 0.5 pts on MT4; 0.8 pts on standard platform (UK) | – |
| Commission | None on MT4 except shares | – |
| Platforms | markets.com web platformmarkets.com app | |
| 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 · Markets.com review.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum deposit at City Index and Markets.com?
City Index: £100 minimum initial deposit for MT4 / new cards (UK). Markets.com: 100 USD/EUR/GBP equivalent.
Are City Index and Markets.com regulated?
City Index: FCA. Markets.com: CySEC.
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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