OANDA
Uphold
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Overview
OANDA was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in United States, Canada, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. OANDA holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. OANDA serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $1.
| Feature | OANDA | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 1996 | 2013 |
| Country | United States, Canada | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between OANDA and Uphold, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $1. Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | OANDA | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
OANDA offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. OANDA edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | OANDA | 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, OANDA Desktop, OANDA Web, OANDA Mobile | Web, Desktop & Mobile Apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how OANDA and Uphold compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. OANDA publishes daily market commentary; Uphold does not. OANDA integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Uphold does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. OANDA scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | OANDA | 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. OANDA 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 | OANDA | 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 OANDA and Uphold offer live chat support. OANDA offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. OANDA supports 2 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving OANDA broader global reach. OANDA scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | OANDA | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English |