Bridges Financial Services
Uphold
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Overview
Bridges Financial Services was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Australia, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. Bridges Financial Services holds licences including ABN 60 003 474 977, while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. Bridges Financial Services serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Bridges Financial Services and $1 at Uphold.
| Feature | Bridges Financial Services | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Regulation | ABN 60 003 474 977, AFSL No. 240837 | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 2014 | 2013 |
| Country | Australia | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bridges Financial Services 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 Bridges Financial Services). Bridges Financial Services charges withdrawal fees while Uphold does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Bridges Financial Services charges deposit fees; Uphold does not. Overall, Uphold scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Bridges Financial Services | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Bridges Financial Services offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Bridges Financial Services supports social and copy trading features, which Uphold does not offer. Bridges Financial Services edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Bridges Financial Services | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | No |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 4 | Web, Desktop & Mobile Apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Bridges Financial Services and Uphold compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Bridges Financial Services publishes daily market commentary; Uphold does not. Bridges Financial Services integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Uphold does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Bridges Financial Services scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Bridges Financial Services | 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. Bridges Financial Services 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 | Bridges Financial Services | 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 Bridges Financial Services and Uphold offer live chat support. Bridges Financial Services offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Bridges Financial Services supports 2 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving Bridges Financial Services broader global reach. Bridges Financial Services scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Bridges Financial Services | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English |