Spreadex
Uphold
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Overview
Spreadex was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in UK, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. Spreadex holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. Spreadex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Spreadex and $1 at Uphold.
| Feature | Spreadex | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), registration number 190941 | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 1999 | 2013 |
| Country | UK | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Spreadex and Uphold, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Spreadex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $1 at Uphold). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | Spreadex | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Spreadex offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Spreadex supports social and copy trading features, which Uphold does not offer. Spreadex edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Spreadex | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | No |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | 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 Spreadex and Uphold compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Spreadex publishes daily market commentary; Uphold does not. Spreadex integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Uphold does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Spreadex scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Spreadex | 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. Spreadex accepts 3 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill), while Uphold supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Spreadex uniquely supports Skrill among the two brokers. Spreadex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Spreadex | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | Yes | 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 Spreadex and Uphold offer live chat support. Spreadex offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 1 language. Spreadex scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Spreadex | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English | English |