City Index
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Choosing between City Index and Pacific Union depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. City Index is headquartered in London, UK, while Pacific Union operates from Mahé, Seychelles. City Index has the longer track record, established in 1983, compared to Pacific Union which was founded in 2015. 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
Pacific Union
City Index is the better choice overall, scoring 4.1/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Pacific Union offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
City Index
4.1 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Pacific Union
0.5 vs 0 pips
Regulation
City Index
3 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
City Index
$0 vs $20
City Index
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City Index
Pacific Union
City Index holds licences from FCA, ASIC, MAS. Pacific Union is regulated by FSCA, FSA.
Both brokers offer access to Cfd, Forex, Indices, Commodities markets. City Index additionally covers Stocks. Pacific Union adds Crypto.
On spreads, Pacific Union 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. Pacific Union offers MT4, MT5. Both brokers are available on MT4.
City Index requires no minimum deposit, while Pacific Union sets a minimum deposit of $20. This makes City Index accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores City Index at 4.06/5 and Pacific Union 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 Pacific Union'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 Pacific Union starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
City Index requires a minimum deposit of $0. Pacific Union requires $20.
City Index is regulated by FCA, ASIC, MAS, while Pacific Union holds licences from FSCA, FSA.
City Index supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. Pacific Union 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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