How do I fund my purchases?
You can use your USD balance or any crypto asset held in your Uphold account. If you use crypto, we handle the conversion to USD automatically.
Crypto funding is converted to USD by Uphold HQ, Inc. and trades are executed by Uphold Securities Inc., two separate but affiliated companies. See full disclosure below.
Where do my sale proceeds go?
Proceeds go to your chosen destination: your USD balance or a crypto asset.
Crypto funding is converted to USD by Uphold HQ, Inc. and trades are executed by Uphold Securities Inc., two separate but affiliated companies. See full disclosure below.
Are there any fees?
Buying stocks and ETFs is commission-free. When you sell, two small regulatory fees are applied as required by U.S. law. You will see a full cost breakdown before you confirm.
Note: Standard Uphold fees apply when converting crypto to USD. See our Fee Schedule.
Are there monthly account fees?
No, there are no monthly or annual fees to maintain your Uphold Securities account.
See our Fee Schedule.