AB Forex
Uphold
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $1 at Uphold.
| Feature | AB Forex | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 2003 | 2013 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and Uphold, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Uphold has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at AB Forex). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while Uphold does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Uphold does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; Uphold does not. Overall, Uphold scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Uphold edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | No |
| MT5 | No | No |
| cTrader | No | No |
| Windows App | No | Yes |
| iOS App | No | Yes |
| Android App | No | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | DealBook├é┬¼├âÔÇá 360 (Desktop, Mobile, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Web) | Web, Desktop & Mobile Apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AB Forex and Uphold compare. Uphold runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. Uphold has a video library; AB Forex does not. Uphold maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Uphold scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| 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. Uphold uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. Uphold scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | No | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| PayPal | No | 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. Uphold offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making Uphold easier to reach in real time. Uphold offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving AB Forex broader global reach. Uphold scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | No |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English |