City Index
Exante
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Overview
City Index was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in UK, while Exante was established in 2011 and is based in Malta. City Index holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Exante is regulated by Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) among others. City Index serves 14,000+ clients worldwide; Exante has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $25 at City Index and $11700 at Exante.
| Feature | City Index | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $25 | $11700 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA |
| Founded | 1983 | 2011 |
| Country | UK | Malta |
| Clients | 14,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between City Index and Exante, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exante has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $11700 (vs $25 at City Index). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. City Index applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Exante does not. City Index charges deposit fees; Exante does not. Overall, City Index scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | City Index | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $25 | $11700 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
City Index offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Exante supports MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. City Index supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | City Index | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, WEB, desktop |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how City Index and Exante compare. Exante maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | City Index | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. City Index accepts 3 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal), while Exante supports 1 (bank transfer). City Index uniquely supports credit/debit card and PayPal among the two brokers. City Index scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | City Index | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | No |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. City Index offers live chat; Exante does not, making City Index easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. City Index supports 6 languages and Exante supports 2, giving City Index broader global reach. City Index scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | City Index | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | No |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, German, Arabic, Polish, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |