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Is UOB Kay Hian Available in 🇨🇳 China?
Partly — UOB Kay Hian accepts clients in China, with limits
Separately, China restricts moving money abroad for investment — UOB Kay Hian may accept you while your own bank or regulator limits funding and withdrawals.
Availability last verified: October 2026
Broker availability in 🇨🇳 China
129 / 341 brokers129 out of 341 brokers in our database accept clients from China (38% availability). See all available brokers →
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UOB Kay Hian vs alternatives in 🇨🇳 China
| Regulator | MAS, SFC | FCA, CySEC | FCA, ASIC | MAS, CySEC |
| Min. deposit | $0 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Spread from | 0 pips | 1 pips | 0.6 pips | 0.6 pips |
| Max leverage | 5 | 500 | 500 | 30 |
| Available | ✓ Yes | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account |
Why choose UOB Kay Hian in 🇨🇳 China?
Min. deposit
$0
Spread from
0 pips
Max leverage
5
BrokerRank score
3.56 / 5
- UOB Group backing — Singapore's Big 3 bank
- Comprehensive research
- UTRADE platform
- 15+ global markets
- Regulated by MAS & SFC — legally available to China residents
Other recommended brokers available in 🇨🇳 China
Comparing UOB Kay Hian with other brokers available to China traders.
- No commissions on spreads
- FCA, ASIC and CySEC regulated
- Islamic accounts available
- FCA regulated with strong reputation
- Supports MT4, MT5, and own platform
- Negative balance protection
- Commission-free CFD trading (other fees may apply)
- Simple, user-friendly platform
- Wide range of CFD instruments (2,800+)
- Good educational content
- Regulated in 6 jurisdictions
- No commission on most accounts
About UOB Kay Hian
Regulated by
MAS, SFC
Headquarters
Singapore
Founded
1973
Min. deposit
$0
BrokerRank score
3.56 / 5
Markets
indices, etf, forex
Frequently Asked Questions
1Is UOB Kay Hian available in China?
UOB Kay Hian accepts clients from China, but not without limits. Separately, China restricts moving money abroad for investment — UOB Kay Hian may accept you while your own bank or regulator limits funding and withdrawals.
2Can I fund a UOB Kay Hian account from China?
Not freely. China restricts moving money abroad for investment, so the constraint sits with your own bank and regulator rather than with UOB Kay Hian. Opening an account and being able to deposit and withdraw normally are different questions here — check what approvals your bank requires before committing.
3What are the best alternatives to UOB Kay Hian for China traders?
Brokers we recommend in China include ForTrade, FxPro, Plus500. All are verified to accept clients from China and are regulated by reputable authorities.
4Can I use a VPN to access UOB Kay Hian from China?
Using a VPN to circumvent geo-restrictions violates UOB Kay Hian's terms of service and can result in account closure or frozen funds. It also leaves you without regulatory protection. We strongly recommend using a broker that is properly licensed to serve your country.
5Which brokers accept clients from China?
129 out of 341 brokers in the BrokerRank database accept clients from China. Recommended options include ForTrade, FxPro, Plus500. You can see the full list on our China brokers page.