UBS

UBS operates in your country (United States) — but holds no local license. You’d likely be onboarded under an offshore entity, which means weaker fund protection. Confirm which entity before depositing. We’ve logged 1 complaint(s) from United States.

Moderate risk

Scam Risk Scoremonitored · 2026-07-28

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15 user exposure/complaint reports filed
Withdrawal complaints in ~13% of recent reviews

Exit Risk

17/100

34 reviews in the last 3 months, 21% negative, 2 withdrawal complaints

How this score is calculated — view the open algorithm

A transparent weighted score from objective public data — each factor scored 0–100 (higher = riskier), combined by the weights below.

Factor	Score	Weight
Regulation & licensing	38	35%
Company age	22	15%
Clone / impersonation	0	12%
Withdrawal & exposure complaints	100	12%
Offshore registration	10	8%
Transparency (site/info/social)	0	10%
Real-user sentiment	8	8%

Based on public regulatory records, industry databases and independent reviews (Trustpilot, Forex Peace Army). Exit Risk reflects recent negative momentum in real reviews. A risk estimate from public data, not a definitive legal judgment; brokers may request a correction.

Company

Legal nameUBS Group AG

Headquarters🇨🇭 Switzerland

Founded2017-09-22

Years operating5-10 years

Employees0

Official websiteubs.com

Trading conditions

Avg execution speed0 ms

Avg slippage0

Swap rating—

Trading cost rating—

Monitored traders0

Monitored orders0

Funding & instruments

Deposit methods—

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Registered address

Bahnhofstrasse 45 P.O. Box 8098 Zurich Switzerland

Regulation & licenses · 3

Regulator	License type	License No.	Region	Status
CFFEX	Derivatives Trading License (AGN)	0317	China	Regulated
SFC	Derivatives Trading License (AGN)	AAV882	Hong Kong China	Regulated
SFC	Derivatives Trading License (AGN)	BIN466	Hong Kong China	Regulated

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Review analysis AI

UBS faces significant user dissatisfaction around withdrawal delays, high fees, and declining service quality, despite some positive experiences with customer support and platform functionality. With 29 withdrawal-related complaints and repeated allegations of funds being stuck, reliability is a key concern. However, many users continue to appreciate the institution for its wealth management and secure deposits.

Best for

Wealth management clients
Long-term relationship investors
Swiss banking seekers

Not for

Traders seeking low-cost forex services
Active day traders
Businesses relying on app

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Where reviewers are from

CH137

🇬🇧 GB24

🇺🇸 US20

Hong Kong9

🇪🇸 ES5

🇩🇪 DE4

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Where UBS operates

Active across 87 markets (by market presence). Licensing rarely covers all of them — where it isn’t locally licensed, you’re onboarded under an offshore entity with weaker protection.

🇨🇭 Switzerland

🇺🇸 United States 1 complaint

🇩🇪 Germany

🇭🇰 Hong Kong 9 complaints

🇫🇷 France

🇮🇹 Italy

🇸🇬 Singapore

🇦🇺 Australia 1 complaint

🇮🇳 India 1 complaint

🇵🇱 Poland

🇵🇹 Portugal

🇯🇵 Japan

🇪🇸 Spain

🇨🇳 China Licensed

🇧🇷 Brazil

🇨🇦 Canada

🇹🇭 Thailand

🇳🇱 Netherlands

🇪🇬 Egypt 1 complaint

🇵🇰 Pakistan 1 complaint

🇻🇳 Vietnam 1 complaint

Market presence: WikiFX SkyEye · complaints: our records · licensing: official registers. Where you’re accepted is set by the broker’s own terms — always confirm before depositing.

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What UBS says about itself as stated by the broker · not independently verified by FXCanary

About UBS

UBS Group AG states that it was first established in 1862, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, and formed through the merger of more than 370 financial institutions. The company describes itself as operating globally with close cooperation between business units.

Service Offerings

According to the company, its business covers three main parts: wealth management, asset management, and investment banking. UBS also notes that UBS Securities Asia Limited holds a futures trading license from the China Financial Futures Exchange (CFFEX).

Regulation

The broker claims regulation by the China Financial Futures Exchange (CFFEX) with license number 0317, and by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong with license numbers AAV882 and BIN466. All licenses are listed as 'Regulated'.

About UBS

Overview

UBS Group AG is a Swiss multinational investment bank and financial services company founded in 1862. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, it operates globally with a focus on wealth management, asset management, and investment banking. The firm is regulated by the China Financial Futures Exchange (CFFEX) and the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), holding three derivative trading licenses.

Regulation and Licensing

UBS holds three regulatory licenses: one from CFFEX (license no. 0317) and two from SFC (AAV882 and BIN466), all listed as 'Regulated'. These licenses cover derivatives trading. The company's presence in China and Hong Kong underscores its Asian market focus.

Services

The broker offers services across wealth management, asset management, and investment banking. Specific forex trading conditions such as spreads, leverage, and instruments are not disclosed in the available data. The platform is described as app-based with both positive and negative user feedback.

Deposit and Withdrawal

Funding and withdrawal methods are not specified in the data. User reviews indicate that deposits are generally secure but withdrawals have been problematic, with complaints about delays and funds being stuck.

Target Audience

UBS primarily targets high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients seeking comprehensive financial services. Its long history and global reputation make it a choice for those valuing stability over low-cost trading.

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