Spread betting carries a high level of risk. Between 51-82% of retail investor accounts lose money. You should consider whether you can afford to take the risk of losing your money.
BetTheSpread
Home/Compare/City Index vs FXCM
City Index logo
City Index
vs
FXCM logo
FXCM

A side-by-side breakdown on spreads, platforms, costs and our BTS scores — to help you decide which fits your trading.

City Index logo
Our verdict

City Index takes this matchup with a higher BTS score (90/100), driven by its platform depth and regulation. FXCM remains a strong choice for its platform and market range.

Side by side

The numbers

Key facts compared. Green marks the stronger of the two on each row.

BTS Score
90/100
79/100
Founded
1983
1999
Min deposit
£100
£50
FTSE 100 spread
from 1 pt
from 1 pt
Regulation
FCA #113942
FCA #217689
Flagship platform
City Index Web Trader
Trading Station
Tax status
Tax-free
Tax-free
Scorecards

Category breakdown

How each broker rates across the six BTS factors.

City Index logo
City Index90/100
Spreads
9.3
Platform
8.7
AI Tools
8.8
Markets
8.9
Education
8.2
Regulation
9.6
FXCM logo
FXCM79/100
Spreads
8.5
Platform
8.0
AI Tools
8.4
Markets
5.8
Education
7.5
Regulation
9.0