phillip capital limited
Uphold
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Overview
phillip capital limited was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Bulgaria, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. phillip capital limited holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. phillip capital limited serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at phillip capital limited and $1 at Uphold.
| Feature | phillip capital limited | 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-F295 | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 2016 | 2013 |
| Country | Bulgaria | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between phillip capital limited 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 phillip capital limited). phillip capital limited charges withdrawal fees while Uphold does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. phillip capital limited applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Uphold does not. Overall, Uphold scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | phillip capital limited | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
phillip capital limited offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. phillip capital limited edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | phillip capital limited | 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, 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 phillip capital limited and Uphold compare. Uphold runs regular live webinars; phillip capital limited does not. Both provide video tutorials. phillip capital limited integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Uphold does not. Uphold maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. phillip capital limited scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | phillip capital limited | 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. phillip capital limited accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Uphold supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). phillip capital limited uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. phillip capital limited scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | phillip capital limited | 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 phillip capital limited and Uphold offer live chat support. phillip capital limited offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. phillip capital limited supports 8 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving phillip capital limited broader global reach. phillip capital limited scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | phillip capital limited | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English |