PUPRIME
Uphold
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Overview
PUPRIME was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Seychelles, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. PUPRIME holds licences including Pacific Union (Seychelles) Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority of Seychelles with License No. SD050. PU Prime (PTY) Ltd, while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. PUPRIME serves 200,000+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $50 at PUPRIME and $1 at Uphold.
| Feature | PUPRIME | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $50 | $1 |
| Regulation | Pacific Union (Seychelles) Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority of Seychelles with License No. SD050. PU Prime (PTY) Ltd, an authorised Financial Service Provider (“FSP”) registered and regulated by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (“FSCA”) of South Africa under licence number 52218 | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 2015 | 2013 |
| Country | Seychelles | United States |
| Clients | 200,000+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between PUPRIME and Uphold, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Uphold has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $50 at PUPRIME). PUPRIME charges withdrawal fees while Uphold does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | PUPRIME | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $50 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
PUPRIME offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, while Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. PUPRIME supports social and copy trading features, which Uphold does not offer. PUPRIME edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | PUPRIME | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | No |
| cTrader | No | No |
| Windows App | No | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, WebTrader, PU Prime App, PU Social | Web, Desktop & Mobile Apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how PUPRIME and Uphold compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. PUPRIME publishes daily market commentary; Uphold does not. PUPRIME integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Uphold does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. PUPRIME scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | PUPRIME | 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. PUPRIME accepts 4 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller), while Uphold supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). PUPRIME uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. PUPRIME scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | PUPRIME | 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 PUPRIME and Uphold offer live chat support. PUPRIME offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 1 language. PUPRIME scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | PUPRIME | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English | English |