MEXC vs Phemex Trading Fees
MEXC and Phemex fee comparison — MEXC's zero futures fees vs Phemex's low maker fee and zero-fee spot membership. Which suits your trading style?
MEXC
Advantages
- Lower futures maker fee: 0.000% vs 0.010%
- Much lower futures taker: 0.010% vs 0.060%
- Zero spot fees — always free, no subscription needed
- Higher max leverage: 200× vs 100×
- Wider altcoin selection (500+)
Disadvantages
- No exchange token discount
- No premium membership concept
Phemex
Advantages
- Zero spot fees available via premium membership
- Lower futures maker fee than most exchanges (0.010%)
- Clean and established trading interface
Disadvantages
- Higher futures maker fee: 0.010% vs 0.000%
- Higher futures taker fee: 0.060% vs 0.010%
- Zero spot requires a paid subscription
- Lower max leverage: 100× vs 200×
Fee Reference
FeatureMEXCPhemex
Futures maker fee0.000%0.010%
Futures taker fee0.010%0.060%
Spot maker fee0.000%0.100% (0% with premium)
Spot taker fee0.050%0.100% (0% with premium)
Zero spot feesAlways freePaid premium plan
Max futures leverage200×100×
BTC futures liquidityModerateModerate
Altcoin selectionVery wide (500+)Moderate
Platform age / maturityEstablishedEstablished