Bailieu
Uphold
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Overview
Bailieu was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Australia, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. Bailieu holds licences including Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. Bailieu serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $10000 at Bailieu and $1 at Uphold.
| Feature | Bailieu | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $10000 | $1 |
| Regulation | Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 2012 | 2013 |
| Country | Australia | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bailieu and Uphold, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Uphold has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $10000 at Bailieu). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Uphold scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Bailieu | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $10000 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Bailieu offers MT5, cTrader, while Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Bailieu edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Bailieu | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | No |
| MT5 | Yes | No |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Android Apps,iPhone/iPad,Desktop | Web, Desktop & Mobile Apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Bailieu and Uphold compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Bailieu publishes daily market commentary; Uphold does not. Bailieu integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Uphold does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Bailieu scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Bailieu | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Bailieu 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 | Bailieu | 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 Bailieu and Uphold offer live chat support. Bailieu offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Bailieu supports 2 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving Bailieu broader global reach. Bailieu scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Bailieu | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English |