City Index vs RoboForex 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
City Index has the higher TFB Score (81/100 vs 60/100).
City Index (now shown as StoneX Trading on its site) 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.
RoboForex Ltd is registered with the Financial Services Commission of Belize (licence 9759600, an offshore regulator) and offers Pro, ProCent, ECN and Prime accounts on MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and R StocksTrader.
75.85% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Side by side
| Item | City Index | RoboForex |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 81/100▲ | 60/100 |
| Regulation & safety | 28/35▲1 tier-1 regulator (FCA), investor compensation | 11/35Strongest licence FSC Belize (tier 3) |
| Fees & costs | 23/25▲All-in cost from 0.50 pips, no commission | 15/25Spreads from 0 pips; commission not published |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 19/20▲Minimum deposit £100 (MT4 account; card deposits £100 or equivalent, bank wire no minimum), 3 deposit methods, 3 withdrawal methods | 18/20Minimum deposit $10 (ECN account), 4 deposit methods, 4 withdrawal methods |
| Platforms & trading | 11/20MT4, TradingView; leverage up to 30:1 default leverage (MT4 account, UK retail clients, StoneX Financial Ltd) | 16/20▲MT4, MT5; leverage up to 1:2000 (Pro and ProCent accounts; ECN up to 1:500, Prime up to 1:300; RoboForex Ltd, FSC Belize) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FCA | FSC Belize |
| Minimum deposit | £100 (MT4 account; card deposits £100 or equivalent, bank wire no minimum) | $10 (ECN account) |
| Spreads from | 0.5 pts (MT4 account, variable, as low as 0.5pts; Standard account as low as 0.8pts) | 0 pips (ECN and Prime; Pro and ProCent floating from 1.3 points) |
| Commission | None (MT4 account: none except shares markets; Standard account: none) | ECN: depends on traded volume; Pro and ProCent: 0% |
| Max leverage | 30:1 default leverage (MT4 account, UK retail clients, StoneX Financial Ltd) | Up to 1:2000 (Pro and ProCent accounts; ECN up to 1:500, Prime up to 1:300; RoboForex Ltd, FSC Belize) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Debit card, Credit card, Bank transfer | Bank payments, Electronic payments, Bank cards, QR & Vouchers |
| Retail accounts losing money | 68% | 75.85% |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: City Index review · RoboForex review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is City Index or RoboForex better?
City Index has the higher TFB Score (81/100 vs 60/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are City Index and RoboForex regulated?
City Index: FCA. RoboForex: FSC Belize. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, City Index or RoboForex?
City Index holds 1 tier-1 licence (FCA); RoboForex holds none. Tier-1 regulators have the strictest rules on client money. Your protection depends on which company opens your account.
What is the minimum deposit at City Index and RoboForex?
City Index: £100 (MT4 account; card deposits £100 or equivalent, bank wire no minimum). RoboForex: $10 (ECN account).
Which has tighter spreads, City Index or RoboForex?
Published spreads start from 0.5 pts (MT4 account, variable, as low as 0.5pts; Standard account as low as 0.8pts) at City Index and 0 pips (ECN and Prime; Pro and ProCent floating from 1.3 points) at RoboForex; commission: City Index None (MT4 account: none except shares markets; Standard account: none), RoboForex ECN: depends on traded volume; Pro and ProCent: 0%.
Do City Index and RoboForex offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4. City Index: City Index Web Trader (TradingView charts), MetaTrader 4, TradingView. RoboForex: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, R StocksTrader, MobileTrader, WebTrader.
What is the maximum leverage at City Index and RoboForex?
City Index: 30:1 default leverage (MT4 account, UK retail clients, StoneX Financial Ltd). RoboForex: Up to 1:2000 (Pro and ProCent accounts; ECN up to 1:500, Prime up to 1:300; RoboForex Ltd, FSC Belize). Leverage depends on the company that opens your account and on your country.
How many retail accounts lose money at City Index and RoboForex?
City Index states 68% and RoboForex states 75.85% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with them.
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Forex trading at these brokers is done through CFDs (contracts for difference): you trade on the price moving up or down, without owning the currency itself.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