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Is City Index safe and legit?

Short answer, from public records

City Index states licences from FCA. We matched 1 on the regulator's own register (FCA). We found no regulator warning naming the firm itself.

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Licences

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  • ✓ On registerFCA 446717StoneX Financial Ltd · Checked on 17 Oct 2026

Regulator warnings

All warnings

None naming the firm itself.

0 look-alike site warnings (these copy the name; they are not City Index)

Real site: https://www.cityindex.com/

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Scam red flags to check yourself

  • Someone contacts you first (WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, dating apps) and offers to trade for you.
  • Guaranteed or fixed returns, or “no-loss” accounts.
  • A web address that is close to, but not exactly, the broker's real site.
  • Pressure to deposit more before you can withdraw, or “tax/fees” to release your money.
  • The licence number on the site doesn't match the regulator's register, or the company name differs.

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Questions

Is City Index safe?

City Index states licences from FCA. We matched 1 on the regulator's own register (FCA). We found no regulator warning naming the firm itself. We don't say whether a broker is safe for you. Check the licence number on the regulator's register before you deposit.

Is City Index regulated?

City Index states licences from FCA. Which entity you sign up with depends on your country, and protections differ by regulator.

Are there fake City Index websites?

We found no regulator warnings about look-alike sites for City Index. Still type the address yourself: https://www.cityindex.com/

Which City Index company holds the FCA licence (United Kingdom)?

StoneX Financial Ltd, licence number 446717. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://register.fca.org.uk/s/firm?id=001b000000Mfgw3AAB

Facts from public sources, not advice. Info may be out of date or wrong. Always check with the regulator before you trade.