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Choosing between City Index and Cash App Investing depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. City Index is headquartered in London, UK, while Cash App Investing operates from San Francisco, USA. City Index has the longer track record, established in 1983, compared to Cash App Investing which was founded in 2019. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
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City Index is the better choice overall, scoring 4.1/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Cash App Investing offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
City Index
4.1 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Cash App Investing
0.5 vs 0 pips
Regulation
City Index
3 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
City Index
$0 vs $1
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City Index
Cash App Investing
Lower feesCity Index holds licences from FCA, ASIC, MAS. Cash App Investing is regulated by SEC, FINRA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks markets. City Index additionally covers Cfd, Forex, Indices, Commodities. Cash App Investing adds Etf, Crypto.
On spreads, Cash App Investing 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. Cash App Investing offers Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Mobile.
City Index requires no minimum deposit, while Cash App Investing sets a minimum deposit of $1. This makes City Index accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores City Index at 4.06/5 and Cash App Investing at 3.22/5, 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 Cash App Investing'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 Cash App Investing starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
City Index requires a minimum deposit of $0. Cash App Investing requires $1.
City Index is regulated by FCA, ASIC, MAS, while Cash App Investing holds licences from SEC, FINRA.
City Index supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. Cash App Investing supports Proprietary Mobile.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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