City Index vs Swissquote 2026
By Akash · Facts re-checked (UTC)
Here is how City Index and Swissquote 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.
Swissquote is a Swiss banking group whose forex and CFD service runs on CFXD, TradingView, MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, with its UK entity Swissquote Ltd authorised by the FCA.
Side by side
| City Index | Swissquote | |
|---|---|---|
| Regulators | FCA | FCA |
| Minimum deposit | £100 minimum initial deposit for MT4 / new cards (UK) | USD 1,000 (Standard tier) |
| Spreads from | 0.5 pts on MT4; 0.8 pts on standard platform (UK) | EUR/USD 1.7 pips (Standard), 1.4 (Premium), 1.1 (Prime, USD 50,000 minimum) |
| Commission | None on MT4 except shares | – |
| Max leverage | – | 1:100 standard leverage (international site) |
| Platforms | CFXD | |
| 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 · Swissquote review.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum deposit at City Index and Swissquote?
City Index: £100 minimum initial deposit for MT4 / new cards (UK). Swissquote: USD 1,000 (Standard tier).
Are City Index and Swissquote regulated?
City Index: FCA. Swissquote: FCA.
Which has tighter spreads, City Index or Swissquote?
Published spreads start from 0.5 pts on MT4; 0.8 pts on standard platform (UK) at City Index and EUR/USD 1.7 pips (Standard), 1.4 (Premium), 1.1 (Prime, USD 50,000 minimum) at Swissquote; commission: City Index None on MT4 except shares, Swissquote 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