City Of Investment
Uphold
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Overview
City Of Investment was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in United Kingdom, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. City Of Investment holds licences including Financial Markets Authority (FMA), while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. City Of Investment serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $3000 at City Of Investment and $1 at Uphold.
| Feature | City Of Investment | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $3000 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Markets Authority (FMA) | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 2009 | 2013 |
| Country | United Kingdom | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between City Of Investment and Uphold, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Uphold has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $3000 at City Of Investment). City Of Investment charges withdrawal fees while Uphold does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. City Of Investment applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Uphold does not. City Of Investment charges deposit fees; Uphold does not. Overall, Uphold scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | City Of Investment | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $3000 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
City Of Investment offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. City Of Investment edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | City Of Investment | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | 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 City Of Investment and Uphold compare. Uphold runs regular live webinars; City Of Investment does not. Both provide video tutorials. City Of Investment integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Uphold does not. Uphold maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. City Of Investment scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | City Of Investment | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. City Of Investment 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 | City Of Investment | 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 City Of Investment and Uphold offer live chat support. City Of Investment offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. City Of Investment supports 2 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving City Of Investment broader global reach. City Of Investment scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | City Of Investment | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English |