the share centre
Uphold
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Overview
the share centre was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Bulgaria, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. the share centre holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. the share centre serves 60,000+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at the share centre and $1 at Uphold.
| Feature | the share centre | 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-F322 | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 2019 | 2013 |
| Country | Bulgaria | United States |
| Clients | 60,000+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between the share centre 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 the share centre). the share centre charges withdrawal fees while Uphold does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. the share centre applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Uphold does not. the share centre charges deposit fees; Uphold does not. Overall, Uphold scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | the share centre | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
the share centre offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. the share centre supports social and copy trading features, which Uphold does not offer. the share centre edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | the share centre | 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 the share centre and Uphold compare. Uphold runs regular live webinars; the share centre does not. Both provide video tutorials. the share centre integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Uphold does not. Uphold maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. the share centre scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | the share centre | 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. the share centre accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Uphold supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). the share centre uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. the share centre scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | the share centre | 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 the share centre and Uphold offer live chat support. the share centre offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. the share centre supports 8 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving the share centre broader global reach. the share centre scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | the share centre | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English |