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City Index

Most trustedEst. 1983 · FCA #113942

Competitive spreads and professional-grade tools backed by StoneX Group. Below is our full breakdown of how City Index scores across the six factors that matter most to UK spread bettors.

90/100
BTS Score · rank #3 of 15
BTS Score90/100
Founded1983
Min deposit£100
FTSE 100 spreadfrom 1 pt
RegulationFCA #113942
Tax statusTax-free (UK)
Scorecard

How City Index scores

Each category rated 0–10, then weighted into the overall BTS score.

Spreads
9.3
Platform
8.7
AI Tools
8.8
Markets
8.9
Education
8.2
Regulation
9.6

Strengths

✓Excellent forex spreads (from 0.5 pips EUR/USD)
✓AT Pro for serious algo trading
✓Full TradingView integration
✓StoneX Group financial strength
✓API access for custom solutions
✓13,500+ markets

Trade-offs

–AT Pro has a steep learning curve
–Education resources less comprehensive than IG
–Platform design not as polished as CMC
–No weekend trading
Trading platforms
City Index Web TraderAT ProTradingViewMetaTrader 4City Index Mobile
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