London Capital Group (LCG)
Uphold
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Overview
London Capital Group (LCG) was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in UK, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. London Capital Group (LCG) holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110), while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. London Capital Group (LCG) serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at London Capital Group (LCG) and $1 at Uphold.
| Feature | London Capital Group (LCG) | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110) | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 1996 | 2013 |
| Country | UK | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between London Capital Group (LCG) 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 London Capital Group (LCG)). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. London Capital Group (LCG) applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Uphold does not. Overall, Uphold scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | London Capital Group (LCG) | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
London Capital Group (LCG) offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. London Capital Group (LCG) supports social and copy trading features, which Uphold does not offer. London Capital Group (LCG) edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | London Capital Group (LCG) | 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, 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 London Capital Group (LCG) and Uphold compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. London Capital Group (LCG) publishes daily market commentary; Uphold does not. London Capital Group (LCG) integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Uphold does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. London Capital Group (LCG) scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | London Capital Group (LCG) | 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. London Capital Group (LCG) accepts 4 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller), while Uphold supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). London Capital Group (LCG) uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. London Capital Group (LCG) scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | London Capital Group (LCG) | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | Yes | 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 London Capital Group (LCG) and Uphold offer live chat support. London Capital Group (LCG) offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. London Capital Group (LCG) supports 18 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving London Capital Group (LCG) broader global reach. London Capital Group (LCG) scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | London Capital Group (LCG) | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Russian, Malaysian, Korean, Swedish, German, French, Indonesian, Turkish, Norwegian, Chinese, Italian, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, Polish, Thai, and Vietnamese. | English |