City Index
justforex
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Overview
City Index was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in UK, while justforex was established in 2010 and is based in UK. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. City Index serves 14,000+ clients worldwide; justforex has 1,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $25 at City Index and $250 at justforex.
| Feature | City Index | justforex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $25 | $250 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F265 |
| Founded | 1983 | 2010 |
| Country | UK | UK |
| Clients | 14,000+ | 1,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between City Index and justforex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. City Index has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $25 (vs $250 at justforex). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. City Index applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; justforex does not. City Index charges deposit fees; justforex does not. Overall, City Index scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | City Index | justforex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $25 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
City Index offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while justforex supports 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. City Index edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | City Index | justforex |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| 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, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, 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 justforex compare. justforex runs regular live webinars; City Index does not. justforex has a video library; City Index does not. justforex publishes daily market commentary; City Index does not. justforex integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); City Index does not. justforex maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. justforex scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | City Index | justforex |
|---|---|---|
| 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 justforex supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). justforex uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. justforex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | City Index | justforex |
|---|---|---|
| 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 justforex offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. City Index supports 6 languages and justforex supports 8, giving justforex broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | City Index | justforex |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, German, Arabic, Polish, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |