BDSwiss
Uphold
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Overview
BDSwiss was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Mauritius, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. BDSwiss holds licences including BDS Ltd (Registration No. 8424660-1) is authorized and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (the “FSA”, while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. BDSwiss serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at BDSwiss and $1 at Uphold.
| Feature | BDSwiss | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $1 |
| Regulation | BDS Ltd (Registration No. 8424660-1) is authorized and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (the “FSA”, licence no. SD047) Registered address: Suite 3, Global Village, Jivan’s Complex, Mont Fleuri, Mahe, Seychelles | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 2012 | 2013 |
| Country | Mauritius | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between BDSwiss and Uphold, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Uphold has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $500 at BDSwiss). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. BDSwiss charges deposit fees; Uphold does not. Overall, Uphold scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | BDSwiss | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
BDSwiss offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform, while Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. BDSwiss edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | BDSwiss | 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 ,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 BDSwiss and Uphold compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. BDSwiss publishes daily market commentary; Uphold does not. BDSwiss integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Uphold does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. BDSwiss scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | BDSwiss | 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. BDSwiss 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 | BDSwiss | 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 BDSwiss and Uphold offer live chat support. BDSwiss offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. BDSwiss supports 2 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving BDSwiss broader global reach. BDSwiss scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | BDSwiss | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English |