AJ Bell
Uphold
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Overview
AJ Bell was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in UK, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. AJ Bell holds licences including Central Bank of UAE, while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. AJ Bell serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AJ Bell and $1 at Uphold.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Regulation | Central Bank of UAE | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 1997 | 2013 |
| Country | UK | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AJ Bell 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 AJ Bell). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Uphold scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
AJ Bell offers MT5, cTrader, while Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. AJ Bell edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | No |
| MT5 | Yes | No |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Desktop,Android,iPhone,Mac | Web, Desktop & Mobile Apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AJ Bell and Uphold compare. Uphold runs regular live webinars; AJ Bell does not. Uphold has a video library; AJ Bell does not. Uphold maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Uphold scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AJ Bell | 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. AJ Bell accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Uphold supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | 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. Both AJ Bell and Uphold offer live chat support. AJ Bell offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. AJ Bell supports 2 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving AJ Bell broader global reach. AJ Bell scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English |