Ayondo
Uphold
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Overview
Ayondo was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in London, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. Ayondo holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. Ayondo serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $1.
| Feature | Ayondo | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 2008 | 2013 |
| Country | London | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ayondo and Uphold, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $1. Ayondo charges withdrawal fees while Uphold does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Ayondo applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Uphold does not. Ayondo charges deposit fees; Uphold does not. Overall, Uphold scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Ayondo | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Ayondo offers cTrader, while Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Ayondo supports social and copy trading features, which Uphold does not offer. Uphold edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Ayondo | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | No |
| MT5 | No | No |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | No | Yes |
| iOS App | No | Yes |
| Android App | No | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Web Trader | Web, Desktop & Mobile Apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Ayondo and Uphold compare. Uphold runs regular live webinars; Ayondo does not. Uphold has a video library; Ayondo does not. Uphold maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Uphold scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Ayondo | 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. Ayondo 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 | Ayondo | 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. Uphold offers live chat; Ayondo does not, making Uphold easier to reach in real time. Ayondo offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Ayondo supports 2 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving Ayondo broader global reach. Uphold scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Ayondo | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Mandarin | English |