City Index vs Vantage 2026
By Akash · Facts re-checked (UTC)
Here is how City Index and Vantage 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.
Vantage is a CFD broker offering MT4, MT5 and a TradingView-powered ProTrader platform, with Standard STP and Raw ECN accounts, operating through entities regulated by ASIC, FCA, FSCA and VFSC.
72.65% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Side by side
| City Index | Vantage | |
|---|---|---|
| Regulators | FCA | |
| 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) | from 0.0 pips (Raw ECN) |
| Commission | None on MT4 except shares | – |
| Platforms | – | |
| Retail accounts losing money | 68% | 72.65% |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: City Index review · Vantage review.
Frequently asked questions
Which has tighter spreads, City Index or Vantage?
Published spreads start from 0.5 pts on MT4; 0.8 pts on standard platform (UK) at City Index and from 0.0 pips (Raw ECN) at Vantage; commission: City Index None on MT4 except shares, Vantage 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