tusarfx
Uphold
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Overview
tusarfx was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in United States, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. tusarfx holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. tusarfx serves 142,500+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at tusarfx and $1 at Uphold.
| Feature | tusarfx | 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-F332 | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 2017 | 2013 |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Clients | 142,500+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between tusarfx 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 tusarfx). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. tusarfx charges deposit fees; Uphold does not. Overall, Uphold scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | tusarfx | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
tusarfx offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. tusarfx supports social and copy trading features, which Uphold does not offer. tusarfx edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | tusarfx | 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 tusarfx and Uphold compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. tusarfx publishes daily market commentary; Uphold does not. tusarfx integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Uphold does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. tusarfx scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | tusarfx | 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. tusarfx accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Uphold supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). tusarfx uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. tusarfx scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | tusarfx | 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 tusarfx and Uphold offer live chat support. tusarfx offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. tusarfx supports 8 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving tusarfx broader global reach. tusarfx scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | tusarfx | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English |