City Index
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Choosing between City Index and Capital Index depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. City Index is headquartered in London, UK. City Index has the longer track record, established in 1983, compared to Capital Index which was founded in 2014. 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
Capital Index
City Index is the better choice overall, scoring 4.1/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Capital Index offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
City Index
4.1 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Capital Index
0.5 vs 0 pips
Regulation
City Index
3 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
City Index
$0 vs $100
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City Index
Capital Index
City Index holds licences from FCA, ASIC, MAS. Capital Index is regulated by FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Cfd, Forex, Indices, Commodities markets. City Index additionally covers Stocks. Capital Index adds Crypto.
On spreads, Capital Index is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.5 pips at City Index.
City Index supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. Capital Index offers MT4, MT5. Both brokers are available on MT4.
City Index requires no minimum deposit, while Capital Index sets a minimum deposit of $100. This makes City Index accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores City Index at 4.06/5 and Capital Index at 3.21/5, 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 Capital Index'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 Capital Index starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
City Index requires a minimum deposit of $0. Capital Index requires $100.
City Index is regulated by FCA, ASIC, MAS, while Capital Index holds licences from FCA.
City Index supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. Capital Index supports MT4, MT5.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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