City Index vs Plus500 2026
By Akash · Facts re-checked (UTC)
Here is how City Index and Plus500 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.
Plus500 offers CFDs through its own WebTrader and app via entities regulated by the FCA, CySEC and ASIC.
Side by side
| City Index | Plus500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Regulators | FCA | FCA, CySEC, ASIC |
| Minimum deposit | £100 minimum initial deposit for MT4 / new cards (UK) | – |
| Spreads from | 0.5 pts on MT4; 0.8 pts on standard platform (UK) | – |
| Commission | None on MT4 except shares | – |
| Max leverage | – | 1:30 on forex CFDs for retail clients |
| Platforms | Plus500 WebTraderPlus500 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 · Plus500 review.
Frequently asked questions
Are City Index and Plus500 regulated?
City Index: FCA. Plus500: FCA, CySEC, ASIC.
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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