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Choosing between Tickmill and UOB Kay Hian depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Tickmill is headquartered in London, UK, while UOB Kay Hian operates from Singapore. UOB Kay Hian has the longer track record, established in 1973, compared to Tickmill which was founded in 2014. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Tickmill
UOB Kay Hian
Tickmill (3.3/5) and UOB Kay Hian (3.3/5) are closely matched. Tickmill has lower spreads; the better pick depends on your priorities.
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Tickmill
3.3 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Tickmill
3 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
UOB Kay Hian
$100 vs $0
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Lower feesTickmill holds licences from FCA, CySEC, FSCA. UOB Kay Hian is regulated by MAS, SFC.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Indices markets. Tickmill additionally covers Cfd, Commodities. UOB Kay Hian adds Stocks, Etf.
Tickmill supports MT4, MT5. UOB Kay Hian offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, UTRADE.
Tickmill requires a minimum deposit of $100, while UOB Kay Hian sets no minimum deposit. This makes UOB Kay Hian accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Tickmill at 3.33/5 and UOB Kay Hian at 3.31/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Tickmill leads overall with a marginal advantage.
Tickmill (3.3/5) 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.
Tickmill offers spreads from 0 pips, while UOB Kay Hian starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Tickmill requires a minimum deposit of $100. UOB Kay Hian requires $0.
Tickmill is regulated by FCA, CySEC, FSCA, while UOB Kay Hian holds licences from MAS, SFC.
Tickmill supports MT4, MT5. 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.
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