Coinbase
UOB Kay Hian
VS
Compare
Coinbase
Capital at risk · T&Cs apply
Choosing between Coinbase and UOB Kay Hian depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Coinbase is headquartered in San Francisco, USA, while UOB Kay Hian operates from Singapore. UOB Kay Hian has the longer track record, established in 1973, compared to Coinbase which was founded in 2012. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Coinbase
UOB Kay Hian
Coinbase (3.4/5) and UOB Kay Hian (3.3/5) are closely matched. UOB Kay Hian has lower spreads; the better pick depends on your priorities.
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Coinbase
3.4 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
UOB Kay Hian
0.5 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Tied
2 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
Tied
$0 vs $0
Coinbase
UOB Kay Hian
WinnerCoinbase
UOB Kay Hian
Lower feesCoinbase holds licences from FCA, SEC. UOB Kay Hian is regulated by MAS, SFC.
Coinbase additionally covers Crypto. UOB Kay Hian adds Stocks, Etf, Indices, Forex.
On spreads, UOB Kay Hian is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.5 pips at Coinbase.
Coinbase supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. UOB Kay Hian offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, UTRADE. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Coinbase requires no minimum deposit, while UOB Kay Hian sets no minimum deposit. This makes Coinbase accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Coinbase at 3.36/5 and UOB Kay Hian at 3.31/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Coinbase leads overall with a marginal advantage.
Coinbase (3.4/5) and UOB Kay Hian (3.3/5) are closely matched on our independent rating scale. The better choice depends on your priorities — fees, regulation, platforms, or available markets. See the full comparison above.
Coinbase offers spreads from 0.5 pips, while UOB Kay Hian starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Coinbase requires a minimum deposit of $0. UOB Kay Hian requires $0.
Coinbase is regulated by FCA, SEC, while UOB Kay Hian holds licences from MAS, SFC.
Coinbase supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. UOB Kay Hian supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, UTRADE.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
Only 26% of Brokers Are Truly Fee-Free
BrokerRank Research — Hidden costs across 345 brokers
58% of Brokers Hold a Single Licence
BrokerRank Research — Regulation quality analysis
71% of Retail Traders Lose Money
BrokerRank Research — Loss rates across 50 EU brokers
76% of Brokers Use Proprietary Platforms
BrokerRank Research — MT4 vs MT5 vs proprietary
Trading involves risk. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Capital at risk. Full risk disclosure.