City Index
FxPro
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Overview
City Index was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in UK, while FxPro was established in 2006 and is based in UK. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. City Index serves 14,000+ clients worldwide; FxPro has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $25 at City Index and $100 at FxPro.
| Feature | City Index | FxPro |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $25 | $100 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) |
| Founded | 1983 | 2006 |
| Country | UK | UK |
| Clients | 14,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between City Index and FxPro, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. FxPro has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $25 at City Index). City Index charges withdrawal fees while FxPro does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. City Index charges deposit fees; FxPro does not. Overall, City Index scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | City Index | FxPro |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $25 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
City Index offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while FxPro supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | City Index | FxPro |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, MT5, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how City Index and FxPro compare. FxPro runs regular live webinars; City Index does not. FxPro has a video library; City Index does not. FxPro publishes daily market commentary; City Index does not. FxPro integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); City Index does not. FxPro maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. FxPro scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | City Index | FxPro |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| 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 FxPro supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). FxPro uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. FxPro scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | City Index | FxPro |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both City Index and FxPro offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. City Index supports 6 languages and FxPro supports 15, giving FxPro broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | City Index | FxPro |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, German, Arabic, Polish, and Chinese | Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese |