Brokers by Country · HU
Crypto Brokers in Hungary, 2026
Tracked byIndependent review teamUpdated
Hungary operates under ESMA retail rules with the MNB (Magyar Nemzeti Bank) as the integrated central bank and capital-markets supervisor since the 2013 PSZÁF merger. EU-passported brokers (CySEC, MFSA, BaFin) dominate the cross-border retail offering, while domestic MNB-licensed names — Erste Befektetési, OTP Bank, Concorde — anchor the listed-securities segment. SEPA and AFR (instant payment) dominate local funding rails.
2 / 3 brokers accept Hungary
cryptoEditorial top pick
01Editorial top pick
01AvaTrade
Local licenseASICFSCACBIBVIOpen account at AvaTrade →- Avg spread
- 0.90pip
- Cost / lot
- $9.00
- Min deposit
- $100
- Max leverage
- 1:400
broker-published typicalno commissionEU/UK/AU retail: 1:30 · FSCA / BVI entities: up to 1:400Regulated in 6 jurisdictions · Spread-only pricing at 0.9 pip = ~$9/lot round-turn — wider than ECN/Raw brokers at similar volume
Fits ifYou are AU or EU retail and want CBI + ASIC double cover with 20 years of operating historyPlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, AvaOptions, DupliTradeFounded in 2006 · Verified Jun 1, 2026
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02Bybit
VARA1 actionOpen account at Bybit →- Avg spread
- 0.10pip
- Cost / lot
- $4.00
- Min deposit
- None
- Max leverage
- 1:500
broker-published typicalincl. $3 commissionUp to 1:500 on FX/CFD via MT5 · 1:100+ on crypto perpetuals · no ESMA cap (offshore crypto-CFD exchange)MT5 CFD offering with ~0.1 typical spread + ≈$3 RT equivalent — cost-competitive with ECN tiers despite crypto-first business · FX CFDs are secondary product — Bybit core business is crypto derivatives, FX depth and liquidity differ from dedicated forex brokers
Fits ifYou already trade crypto at Bybit and want FX CFDs in the same unified-margin accountPlatformsMetaTrader 5, BybitFounded in 2018 · Verified Jun 1, 2026
Country context
- Regulator
- MNB · Magyar Nemzeti Bank — central bank that absorbed the prior Hungarian Financial Supervisory Authority (PSZÁF) in 2013, now serving as integrated capital-markets and prudential supervisor
- Currency
- HUF
- Payment methods
- SEPAAFR (instant payment)Bank transferVisa
Capital gains on financial instruments are taxed at the flat 15% personal income tax (kamatadó) for residents, plus 13% social tax (szocho) on certain income types brought 2023. Foreign brokers do not act as withholding agents; income is self-declared via the annual NAV (Hungarian tax authority) return. The TBSZ long-term investment account offers reduced or zero rates after 5 years.
ESMA leverage caps apply (1:30 majors, 1:20 minors and gold, lower for other CFDs). Negative balance protection is mandatory. MNB publishes a public warnings list for unauthorised entities targeting Hungarian residents; banks increasingly screen transfers to listed broker accounts.
Frequently asked
Which brokers accept residents of Hungary?+
2 of 3 brokers in our ranking accept Hungary: AvaTrade, Bybit.
Who regulates brokers for Hungary?+
Primary regulator: MNB — Magyar Nemzeti Bank — central bank that absorbed the prior Hungarian Financial Supervisory Authority (PSZÁF) in 2013, now serving as integrated capital-markets and prudential supervisor.
What payment methods are available?+
Common methods: SEPA, AFR (instant payment), Bank transfer, Visa.
What are the tax rules for trading in Hungary?+
Capital gains on financial instruments are taxed at the flat 15% personal income tax (kamatadó) for residents, plus 13% social tax (szocho) on certain income types brought 2023. Foreign brokers do not act as withholding agents; income is self-declared via the annual NAV (Hungarian tax authority) return. The TBSZ long-term investment account offers reduced or zero rates after 5 years.
Scope of coverage
- Brokers tracked
- 14
- Regulators indexed
- 55
- Regulator actions logged
- 2
- Latest pricing verification
- Jun 1, 2026
Pricing and licensing status refresh weekly; the ranking is reviewed quarterly.