UOB Kay Hian
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Choosing between UOB Kay Hian and BDSwiss depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. UOB Kay Hian is headquartered in Singapore, while BDSwiss operates from Limassol, Cyprus. UOB Kay Hian has the longer track record, established in 1973, compared to BDSwiss 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.
UOB Kay Hian
BDSwiss
UOB Kay Hian is the better choice overall, scoring 3.3/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, UOB Kay Hian offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
UOB Kay Hian
3.3 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
UOB Kay Hian
0 vs 1.5 pips
Regulation
Tied
2 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
UOB Kay Hian
$0 vs $10
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WinnerBDSwiss
UOB Kay Hian
BDSwiss
UOB Kay Hian holds licences from MAS, SFC. BDSwiss is regulated by FSA, CySEC.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Indices, Forex markets. UOB Kay Hian additionally covers Etf. BDSwiss adds Cfd, Commodities.
On spreads, UOB Kay Hian is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 1.5 pips at BDSwiss.
UOB Kay Hian supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, UTRADE. BDSwiss offers MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web.
UOB Kay Hian requires no minimum deposit, while BDSwiss sets a minimum deposit of $10. This makes UOB Kay Hian accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores UOB Kay Hian at 3.31/5 and BDSwiss at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. UOB Kay Hian leads overall with a clear advantage.
UOB Kay Hian scores higher overall on our independent rating system. UOB Kay Hian holds a 3.3/5 rating vs BDSwiss's 3.2/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
UOB Kay Hian offers spreads from 0 pips, while BDSwiss starts at 1.5 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
UOB Kay Hian requires a minimum deposit of $0. BDSwiss requires $10.
UOB Kay Hian is regulated by MAS, SFC, while BDSwiss holds licences from FSA, CySEC.
UOB Kay Hian supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, UTRADE. BDSwiss supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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