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Brokers by Country · HU

Stock Brokers in Hungary, 2026

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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.

3 / 4 brokers accept Hungary

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  1. Editorial top pick

    01Deriv

    Local licenseBVIMFSA
    Open account at Deriv →
    Avg spread
    0.70pip
    editorial estimate
    Cost / lot
    $7.00
    no commission
    Min deposit
    $5
    Max leverage
    1:1000
    EU retail (MFSA Malta): 1:30 · Labuan / Vanuatu / BVI entities: up to 1:1000

    $5 minimum + 25 years of operating history (since 1999 as Binary.com, rebranded Deriv in 2020) · Forex is secondary to synthetic indices (their proprietary product) — CFD instrument breadth is narrower than ECN-focused brokers like Tickmill

    Fits ifYou trade synthetic indices (Volatility, Crash, Boom) — Deriv invented this product category
    PlatformsMetaTrader 5, Deriv X

    Founded in 1999 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full Deriv details →

  2. 02XM Group

    Local licenseASICCySECIFSC
    Open account at XM Group →
    Avg spread
    1.30pip
    midpoint of broker range
    Cost / lot
    $13.00
    no commission
    Min deposit
    $5
    Max leverage
    1:1000
    EU/AU retail: 1:30 · XM Global (offshore entity): up to 1:1000

    $5 minimum makes starting cheap · Standard account EUR/USD spread 1.0–1.6 pip (broker-published range) + $0 commission ≈ $13/lot — one of the highest costs in our list

    Fits ifYou want the lowest-friction entry in our list — $5 minimum deposit
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Web Trader

    Founded in 2009 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full XM Group details →

  3. 03RoboForex

    IFSC
    Open account at RoboForex →
    Avg spread
    0.20pip
    broker-published typical
    Cost / lot
    $6.00
    incl. $4 commission
    Min deposit
    $10
    Max leverage
    1:500
    IFSC Belize offshore only — ECN tier; separate Pro account reaches 1:2000

    ECN account: 0.2 typical + $4 round-turn ≈ $6/lot — among cheapest commission tiers in our list · IFSC Belize only — no tier-1 regulator, no FSCS-equivalent protection

    Fits ifYou're in a non-restricted, non-EU-focused jurisdiction and want ECN-style $6/lot pricing at a $10 entry minimum
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, R Stocks Trader

    Founded in 2009 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full RoboForex details →

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
Tax

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.

Retail trading rules

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?+

3 of 4 brokers in our ranking accept Hungary: Deriv, XM Group, RoboForex.

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.