Hargreaves Lansdown
Uphold
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Overview
Hargreaves Lansdown was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in UK, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. Hargreaves Lansdown holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. Hargreaves Lansdown serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at Hargreaves Lansdown and $1 at Uphold.
| Feature | Hargreaves Lansdown | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 1981 | 2013 |
| Country | UK | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Hargreaves Lansdown and Uphold, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Uphold has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $200 at Hargreaves Lansdown). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Uphold scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Hargreaves Lansdown | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Hargreaves Lansdown offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Hargreaves Lansdown edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Hargreaves Lansdown | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | No |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | 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 Hargreaves Lansdown and Uphold compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Hargreaves Lansdown publishes daily market commentary; Uphold does not. Hargreaves Lansdown integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Uphold does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Hargreaves Lansdown scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Hargreaves Lansdown | 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. Hargreaves Lansdown 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 | Hargreaves Lansdown | 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 Hargreaves Lansdown and Uphold offer live chat support. Hargreaves Lansdown offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Hargreaves Lansdown supports 2 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving Hargreaves Lansdown broader global reach. Hargreaves Lansdown scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Hargreaves Lansdown | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English |