74 brokers measured in Mexicobroker data checked 11.10.2026
HYCM logoHYCMUndisclosed global entity

HYCM in Mexico — review, licence and costs

Written and checked by the Cuenta Clara editorial team · how we score ·  score recalculated 01.10.2026
through an offshore entityAccepts residents of MexicoOpened by HYCM (Mexico) S.A. de C.V., register checked 11.10.2026

Score (5 of 6 axes scored)

4.19/ 5.0

ranked against full-basis brokers

  • Reviews25%40
  • Round-turn cost20%100
  • Payouts15%80
  • Track record10%no data
  • Platforms10%65

Numbered by weight: axis 1 counts for most.

2 + 3 × 0.730 = 4.19 · axes on 0–100, total on 2.0–5.0

Key facts (6 facts)

Onboarding entity
Undisclosed global entity
Founded
1977
Retail leverage
30 group
Round turn
5 USDMX
Currencies
USD EUR GBP AED JPY
Swap-free account
yes

"group" marks a figure the broker publishes for the group rather than for this country. It is shown because the broker states it, and it is not ranked, averaged or used to sort.

Licence check

CNBV · Casa de bolsa authorisation
Open an account with HYCM

The broker's own website. Not a partner link — we earn nothing from it.

Screenshot of the HYCM website
HYCM's own site, captured for this review (07.10.2026)

Who actually onboards you

Entity that onboards Mexico residents
Undisclosed global entity
Local standing
Multi-regulated globally
Licence as the register states it
Not Mexico-specific
Leverage for this entity
Global default up to 1:30
The firm behind it
Founded 1977 London
What we hold against it
No Mexico-specific flags

Leverage by entity

The licence belongs to the firm; a leverage figure belongs to one entity. Only the entity that onboards Mexican residents enters the score.

The entity that onboards youUndisclosed global entityLocal or offshore not stated in the source · CNBV licence —
1:30 group
Mexico median, local entities: 1:50 · 18 of 20 statedGroup figure, not the local one

Scale from 1:10 to 1:3000, logarithmic.

Client protection

  • Local entity onboards youMulti-regulated globally
  • Regulator warning on filenone found

— means the broker does not state it in any source we captured. It is not read as “no protection” and it is not scored.

Price against Mexico market median(priced from 71 of 75)

Round turn, 1 lot EURUSD, spread plus commission, USD
HYCM, raw spread plus commission5
Mexico median, all 71 priced7
Mexico median, the 59 priced on the raw spread plus commission6

Medians run over the 71 of 75 brokers that publish a price for Mexico, never over the whole base. A spread without its commission is not a price and is not counted.

Accounts

Account types the broker names for this country: Fixed Classic Raw. The figures below are the broker's own and do not differ by account in any source we captured.

Swap-free account terms

Terms read from the account page on 01.10.2026. The cap on open positions is not published.

Cost calculator (median of 71 priced of 75)

HYCM, per month100.00 USD
Mexico median, per month140.00 USD

EURUSD round turns at the prices captured 01.10.2026. Shown in USD only: we do not publish a MXN conversion because the exchange rate is not part of our data.

Where HYCM sits in the Mexico base(75 brokers)

Round-turn cost, USD (71 of 75 priced)

8<5
555-10
310-15
315-20
220-25
025-30
030+

Median 7 USD · range 1.5-20 · this broker 5 USD · 4 of 75 brokers do not publish it

Minimum deposit, USD (3 of 75 priced)

1<20
020-40
140-60
060-80
180+

Median 50 USD · range 5-100 · 72 of 75 brokers do not publish it

Retail leverage (52 of 75 with a Mexico figure)

36<2000
142000-4000
14000-6000
06000-8000
18000+

Median 1:1000 · range 50-10000 · this broker 1:30 · 23 of 75 brokers do not publish it

Withdrawal time published (75 brokers)

6of 74
Published, hours6not published38HYCM is one of the 6

Deposit and withdrawal methods (1 methods · 0 local rails)

Not specified for Mexico

    Account currency
    USD EUR GBP AED JPY
    Fee declared
    0 of 0 methods
    Withdrawal back to
    the funding method

    Where it does not serve(9 countries)

    United StatesCanadaJapanHong KongSpainPortugalBelgiumFranceCyprus

    From the client agreement, clause 2.3. A country missing from a translated page is not read as “served”.

    Platforms and markets(4 platforms)

    • MT4
    • MT5
    • HYCM app
    ClassCountMin spread
    MT4—1.2
    MT5—1.2
    HYCM app—1.2
    All instruments300+—

    Identical for every row: Leverage 30 MX.

    Reviews(1 platform · 25% of the score)

    3.8/ 5
    Trustpilot rating
    191
    reviews
    02.10.2026
    snapshot, 2026
    SnapshotRatingReviews
    02.10.20263.8191

    Share of reviewers in Mexico: — The platform does not publish it.

    Pros and cons(5 for and 3 against, each tied to a figure on this page)

    For
    • Round turn 5 USD on the raw + commission basis, under the Mexico median 7
    • Withdrawal in 24 h, one of 73 of 75 brokers here that publish a time
    • Swap-free account available
    • Round-turn cost 100 of 100, its strongest of 5 scored axes
    • 3 platforms: MT4, MT5, HYCM app
    Against
    • No Mexico authorisation on file: the entity that onboards you is licensed elsewhere
    • Reviews 40 of 100, its weakest of 5 scored axes
    • Not scored on safety: the broker publishes no figure we could read

    Alternatives in Mexico(5 of 75 scored in Mexico)

    4.12
    FP Markets
    Licensed elsewhere
    Round turn, USD
    6MX
    Min deposit, USD
    100 groupMX
    Leverage
    500MX
    Rank in this country
    #1
    3.97
    Fusion Markets
    Licensed elsewhere
    Round turn, USD
    4.5MX
    Min deposit, USD
    0 groupMX
    Leverage
    500MX
    Rank in this country
    #2
    3.26
    Tickmill
    Licensed elsewhere
    Round turn, USD
    6MX
    Min deposit, USD
    100 groupMX
    Leverage
    1000MX
    Rank in this country
    #11
    4.13
    LiteFinance
    Licensed elsewhere
    Round turn, USD
    5MX
    Min deposit, USD
    50 groupMX
    Leverage
    500MX
    Rank in this country
    #5
    3.73
    AvaTrade
    Licensed elsewhere
    Round turn, USD
    9MX
    Min deposit, USD
    100 groupMX
    Leverage
    400 group
    Rank in this country
    #6

    Methodology(6 axes · formula v1.0)

    Score = 2 + 3 × weighted mean of six axes scored 0–100. Range 2.0–5.0. An axis without data drops out and the remaining weights are renormalised; it is never scored zero or estimated. Group-wide figures never enter a Mexico score. Full methodology

    AxisWeightWhat is measuredHYCM
    Reviews25%Rating, volume and recency on one public review platform40
    Round-turn cost20%Round turn on 1 lot EURUSD: spread plus commission, against the country median100
    Safety20%Local authorisation, the entity that onboards you, any regulator warning—
    Payouts15%Published withdrawal time, fees and the methods available in the country80
    Track record10%Years since the firm was founded, from its own filings100
    Platforms10%Which trading platforms the broker confirms for this country65

    FAQ

    Does HYCM accept residents of Mexico?
    No. Multi-regulated globally Onboarding entity: Undisclosed global entity
    Is HYCM licensed to serve clients in Mexico?
    Not Mexico-specific Checked on 11.10.2026.
    How much does one round turn cost at HYCM?
    About 5.0 USD per standard lot on EUR/USD. The median across brokers measured for Mexico is 7.0 USD.
    What leverage does HYCM offer to retail clients in Mexico?
    Up to 1:30. Global default up to 1:30
    Which trading platforms does HYCM support?
    MT4, MT5, HYCM app. Instruments: Forex CFDs stocks crypto
    How can I withdraw money from HYCM in Mexico?
    Not specified for Mexico
    What account types does HYCM offer?
    Fixed Classic Raw
    Does HYCM offer a swap-free (Islamic) account?
    Yes. HYCM offers a swap-free (Islamic) account to Mexico residents.

    Taxes for a Mexican resident(1 rule)

    • Trading gains are taxable in Mexico and should be reported to SAT.https://www.digitalbanknetworks.com/partners/hycm/mexico-city

    Not tax advice. Check with the SAT.

    Verified · Sources