Interactive Brokers
Uphold
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Overview
Interactive Brokers was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in United States, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. Interactive Brokers holds licences including the US Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Australian Securities and Investments Commission (AFSL: 453554) and is a participant of ASX, while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. Interactive Brokers serves 1,000,000+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $1.
| Feature | Interactive Brokers | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $1 |
| Regulation | the US Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Australian Securities and Investments Commission (AFSL: 453554) and is a participant of ASX, ASX 24 and Chi-X Australia. Is a member of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) and Member - Canadian Investor Protection Fund. Is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. FCA register entry number 208159. Is regulated by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF). Is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI, reference number C423427). Is licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Hungary (Magyar Nemzeti Bank) under no. H-EN-III-623/2020. Is regulated by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission. Is a member of NSE, BSE, SEBI. Regn. No. SEBI Registration No. INZ000217730; NSDL: IN-DP-NSDL-301-2008. CIN-U67120MH2007FTC170004. Is regulated by Kanto Local Finance Bureau (Registration No.187). Is licensed and regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (Licence No. CMS100917). | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 1977 | 2013 |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Clients | 1,000,000+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Interactive Brokers and Uphold, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $1. Interactive Brokers charges withdrawal fees while Uphold does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | Interactive Brokers | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Interactive Brokers offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform, while Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Interactive Brokers supports social and copy trading features, which Uphold does not offer. Interactive Brokers edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Interactive Brokers | 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, NinjaTrader, 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 Interactive Brokers and Uphold compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Interactive Brokers publishes daily market commentary; Uphold does not. Interactive Brokers integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Uphold does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Interactive Brokers scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Interactive Brokers | 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. Interactive Brokers 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 | Interactive Brokers | 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 Interactive Brokers and Uphold offer live chat support. Interactive Brokers offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Interactive Brokers supports 2 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving Interactive Brokers broader global reach. Interactive Brokers scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Interactive Brokers | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English |