orbex
Uphold
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Overview
orbex was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. orbex holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. orbex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at orbex and $1 at Uphold.
| Feature | orbex | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F291 | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 2012 | 2013 |
| Country | Cyprus | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between orbex and Uphold, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Uphold has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at orbex). orbex charges withdrawal fees while Uphold does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Overall, Uphold scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | orbex | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
orbex offers MT5, cTrader, while Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. orbex edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | orbex | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | No |
| MT5 | Yes | No |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, 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 orbex and Uphold compare. Uphold runs regular live webinars; orbex does not. Both provide video tutorials. orbex integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Uphold does not. Uphold maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. orbex scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | orbex | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. orbex accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Uphold supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). orbex uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. orbex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | orbex | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | 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 orbex and Uphold offer live chat support. orbex offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. orbex supports 8 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving orbex broader global reach. orbex scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | orbex | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English |