afx group
Uphold
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Overview
afx group was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Geneva, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. afx group holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. afx group serves 14,000,000+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at afx group and $1 at Uphold.
| Feature | afx group | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Regulation | 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-F220 | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 2013 | 2013 |
| Country | Geneva | United States |
| Clients | 14,000,000+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between afx group and Uphold, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Uphold has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at afx group). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Uphold scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | afx group | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
afx group offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. afx group edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | afx group | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | No |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | Web, Desktop & Mobile Apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how afx group and Uphold compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. afx group publishes daily market commentary; Uphold does not. afx group integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Uphold does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. afx group scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | afx group | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. afx group accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Uphold supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). afx group uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. afx group scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | afx group | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both afx group and Uphold offer live chat support. afx group offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. afx group supports 8 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving afx group broader global reach. afx group scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | afx group | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English |