Forex EE
Uphold
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Overview
Forex EE was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Grenadines, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. Forex EE holds licences including Ministry of Economic Affairs in Estonia, while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. Forex EE serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Forex EE and $1 at Uphold.
| Feature | Forex EE | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Regulation | Ministry of Economic Affairs in Estonia | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 2008 | 2013 |
| Country | Grenadines | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Forex EE 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 Forex EE). Forex EE charges withdrawal fees while Uphold does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Overall, Uphold scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Forex EE | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Forex EE offers MT5, cTrader, while Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Forex EE edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Forex EE | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | 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 Forex EE and Uphold compare. Uphold runs regular live webinars; Forex EE does not. Both provide video tutorials. Forex EE integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Uphold does not. Uphold maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Forex EE scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Forex EE | 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. Forex EE 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 | Forex EE | 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 Forex EE and Uphold offer live chat support. Forex EE offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Forex EE supports 2 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving Forex EE broader global reach. Forex EE scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Forex EE | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English |