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Choosing between UOB Kay Hian and DEGIRO depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. UOB Kay Hian is headquartered in Singapore, while DEGIRO operates from Amsterdam, Netherlands. UOB Kay Hian has the longer track record, established in 1973, compared to DEGIRO which was founded in 2013. 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
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UOB Kay Hian (3.3/5) and DEGIRO (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
UOB Kay Hian
3.3 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
UOB Kay Hian
2 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
Tied
$0 vs $0
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WinnerDEGIRO
UOB Kay Hian
Lower feesDEGIRO
UOB Kay Hian holds licences from MAS, SFC. DEGIRO is regulated by FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Indices markets. UOB Kay Hian additionally covers Etf, Forex. DEGIRO adds Commodities.
UOB Kay Hian supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, UTRADE. DEGIRO offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
UOB Kay Hian requires no minimum deposit, while DEGIRO sets no minimum deposit. This makes UOB Kay Hian accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores UOB Kay Hian at 3.31/5 and DEGIRO at 3.27/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. UOB Kay Hian leads overall with a marginal advantage.
UOB Kay Hian (3.3/5) and DEGIRO (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.
UOB Kay Hian offers spreads from 0 pips, while DEGIRO starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
UOB Kay Hian requires a minimum deposit of $0. DEGIRO requires $0.
UOB Kay Hian is regulated by MAS, SFC, while DEGIRO holds licences from FCA.
UOB Kay Hian supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, UTRADE. DEGIRO supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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