FX Primus
Uphold
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Overview
FX Primus was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. FX Primus holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. FX Primus serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at FX Primus and $1 at Uphold.
| Feature | FX Primus | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Regulation | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), The markets in financial instruments directive (MiFID) | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 2009 | 2013 |
| Country | Cyprus | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between FX Primus 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 FX Primus). FX Primus charges withdrawal fees while Uphold does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. FX Primus charges deposit fees; Uphold does not. Overall, Uphold scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | FX Primus | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
FX Primus offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. FX Primus supports social and copy trading features, which Uphold does not offer. FX Primus edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | FX Primus | 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, Mac, Mirror Trader, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | Web, Desktop & Mobile Apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how FX Primus and Uphold compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. FX Primus publishes daily market commentary; Uphold does not. FX Primus integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Uphold does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. FX Primus scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | FX Primus | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. FX Primus accepts 3 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Neteller), while Uphold supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). FX Primus uniquely supports Neteller among the two brokers. FX Primus scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | FX Primus | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both FX Primus and Uphold offer live chat support. FX Primus offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. FX Primus supports 8 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving FX Primus broader global reach. FX Primus scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | FX Primus | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Indonesian, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Hungarian, and Malaysian | English |