MEXC Review: Lowest published fees
MEXC is the only major cryptocurrency exchange offering 0% spot trading fees on most major pairs as of May 2026. USDT-margined perpetual futures fee is 0% maker, 0.02% taker. The exchange lists 1,800+ tokens — the largest catalog after Gate.io.
- Standard spot trading fee: 0% (verified 2026-09-07)
- USDT-margined futures fee: 0% maker / 0.02% taker
- Lifetime referral rebate via code mexc-GOGOTRADING: 50% off + 0% spot
- Welcome bonus tier ceiling: Up to $9,000
Why MEXC ranks #7 in our index
MEXC ranks #7 of 11 major cryptocurrency exchanges in our index (cycle 2026-09-07), primarily on the basis of lowest published fees. Our scoring is composite-weighted across liquidity, fee competitiveness, product breadth, regulatory standing, security record, and referral value — see our methodology for details.
Strengths
- 0% spot trading fees on most major pairs
- 0% maker fee on USDT-margined perpetual futures
- 1,800+ tokens listed — second-largest catalog
- Optional KYC for basic withdrawal limits
Limitations
- Spreads can widen on illiquid altcoin pairs
- Customer support response time variable
MEXC fee schedule, entry tier
| Fee | Rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Spot (maker = taker) | 0% | Entry tier, before referral discount |
| Futures maker | 0% | USDT-margined perpetuals, entry tier |
| Futures taker | 0.02% | USDT-margined perpetuals, entry tier |
Table 2 · Transcribed from the MEXC fee schedule, cycle 2026-09-07. Exchanges revise these tables without notice; the linked page is authoritative.
How to claim the MEXC fee discount
The lifetime fee discount and welcome bonus on MEXC can only be activated at registration. Existing accounts cannot retroactively attach a referral code. To claim:
- Register through the link on this page. Referral code
mexc-GOGOTRADINGis carried in the URL, so it is applied without being typed. - Decide whether to verify. MEXC lists KYC as Optional: trading opens before documents are submitted, and the unverified withdrawal ceiling is the constraint to read before depositing.
- Fund the account. The minimum deposit recorded for MEXC is $1; welcome-bonus tiers above that carry their own thresholds on the exchange's promotion page.
- Execute one qualifying trade. At the entry tier that costs 0% on spot and 0.02% as a futures taker, before the referral reduction is applied.
- The 50% off + 0% spot reduction then attaches to the account for its lifetime. It is not a promotional window and does not need to be renewed.
References
- MEXC official fee schedule, last accessed 2026-09-07: https://www.mexc.com/fee
- Headquarters and founding year cross-referenced against the CoinGecko exchange API and Wikipedia, cycle 2026-09-07.
- Welcome bonus and rebate figures sourced directly from MEXC's official referral / partner program page.