Ranked in 4 of 16 countries · Exchange
MEXC Review (October 2026): Fees, Licences and Where It Works
By Vahe Hakobyan Verified No affiliate links
- Taker fee0.05%
- Maker fee0.00%
- Coins1,428
- CustodyCustodial
- Founded2018
- Headquarters— Not verified
Our verdict
MEXC is a custodial exchange founded in 2018 that lists far more small-cap tokens than most rivals: its public API shows about 1,430 enabled coins. Spot trading costs 0% for makers and 0.05% for takers. It offers futures, margin, copy trading, Earn and P2P, and publishes monthly Merkle tree reserves.
Pros
- 0% maker and 0.05% taker spot fees
- About 1,430 enabled coins, many early listings
- Monthly Merkle tree reserves reviewed by Hacken
Cons
- Headquarters and lead regulator not disclosed
- Many thinly traded small-cap tokens
- Proof-of-reserves page blocked from this location
Where MEXC works
| Country | Status | Rank | Local licence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serbia | Available | #4 of 24 | — Not verified |
| Turkey | Available | #5 of 14 | On SPK provisional list (Mexc Kripto Varlık Alım Satım Platformu AŞ); final SPK operating licence not yet shown |
| Ukraine | Available | #1 of 22 | — Not verified |
| United Arab Emirates | Available | #12 of 18 | — Not verified |
| Australia | Not available | — | — Not verified |
| Canada | Not available | — | — Not verified |
| European Union | Not available | — | — Not verified |
| France | Not available | — | — Not verified |
| Germany | Not available | — | — Not verified |
| India | Not available | — | — Not verified |
| Italy | Not available | — | — Not verified |
| Netherlands | Not available | — | — Not verified |
| Poland | Not available | — | — Not verified |
| Spain | Not available | — | — Not verified |
| USA | Not available | — | — Not verified |
| United Kingdom | Not available | — | — Not verified |
How secure is MEXC?
- Proof of reserves
- Yes - monthly Merkle tree PoR audited by Hacken, Aug 10, 2026 snapshot (BTC 288%, USDT 115%)
- Custody
- Custodial
Crypto held on a platform is generally not covered by deposit insurance.
What you can do on MEXC
- Spot
- Futures
- Margin
- Staking
- Earn
- Copy trading
- P2p
Products can differ by country; check what the platform offers where you live.
MEXC FAQ
Where is MEXC available?
Among the countries we cover it accepts residents of Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates. It is not available in Australia, Canada, European Union, France, Germany, India, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, USA, United Kingdom.
What are MEXC's trading fees?
At the base tier of its main order book MEXC charges 0.00% maker and 0.05% taker. Volume tiers and promotions can lower this.
Is MEXC regulated?
Turkey: On SPK provisional list (Mexc Kripto Varlık Alım Satım Platformu AŞ); final SPK operating licence not yet shown.
Does MEXC publish proof of reserves?
Yes - monthly Merkle tree PoR audited by Hacken, Aug 10, 2026 snapshot (BTC 288%, USDT 115%)
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