City Index
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Choosing between City Index and BDSwiss depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. City Index is headquartered in London, UK, while BDSwiss operates from Limassol, Cyprus. City Index has the longer track record, established in 1983, compared to BDSwiss which was founded in 2012. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
City Index
BDSwiss
City Index is the better choice overall, scoring 4.1/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, City Index offers lower spreads (0.5 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
City Index
4.1 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
City Index
0.5 vs 1.5 pips
Regulation
City Index
3 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
City Index
$0 vs $10
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Lower feesBDSwiss
City Index holds licences from FCA, ASIC, MAS. BDSwiss is regulated by FSA, CySEC.
Both brokers offer access to Cfd, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities markets.
On spreads, City Index is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.5 pips, compared to 1.5 pips at BDSwiss.
City Index supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. BDSwiss offers MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, MT4.
City Index requires no minimum deposit, while BDSwiss sets a minimum deposit of $10. This makes City Index accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores City Index at 4.06/5 and BDSwiss at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. City Index leads overall with a clear advantage.
City Index scores higher overall on our independent rating system. City Index holds a 4.1/5 rating vs BDSwiss's 3.2/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
City Index offers spreads from 0.5 pips, while BDSwiss starts at 1.5 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
City Index requires a minimum deposit of $0. BDSwiss requires $10.
City Index is regulated by FCA, ASIC, MAS, while BDSwiss holds licences from FSA, CySEC.
City Index supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. BDSwiss supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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