City Index
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Choosing between City Index and Chipper Cash depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. City Index is headquartered in London, UK, while Chipper Cash operates from San Francisco, USA. City Index has the longer track record, established in 1983, compared to Chipper Cash which was founded in 2018. 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
Chipper Cash
City Index is the better choice overall, scoring 4.1/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Chipper Cash offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
City Index
4.1 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Chipper Cash
0.5 vs 0 pips
Regulation
City Index
3 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
City Index
$0 vs $1
City Index
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City Index
Chipper Cash
Lower feesCity Index holds licences from FCA, ASIC, MAS. Chipper Cash is regulated by FCA, BoG.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks markets. City Index additionally covers Cfd, Forex, Indices, Commodities. Chipper Cash adds Etf, Crypto.
On spreads, Chipper Cash 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. Chipper Cash offers Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Mobile.
City Index requires no minimum deposit, while Chipper Cash 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 Chipper Cash 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 Chipper Cash'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 Chipper Cash starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
City Index requires a minimum deposit of $0. Chipper Cash requires $1.
City Index is regulated by FCA, ASIC, MAS, while Chipper Cash holds licences from FCA, BoG.
City Index supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. Chipper Cash 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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