HFM's minimum deposit is $0, according to the MetaTrader 5 broker directory run by MetaQuotes. International clients can fund by bank wire, Visa or Mastercard, Skrill, Neteller, USDT and other e-wallets, with the exact list depending on your country. Deposit from an account in your own name, as withdrawals go back to the same method.
HFM deposits at a glance
| Item | HFM (international clients) |
|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $0; InfinityX account $500 |
| Bank | International bank wire |
| Cards | Visa, Mastercard |
| E-wallets | Skrill, Neteller and others such as Perfect Money and FasaPay |
| Crypto | USDT |
| Availability | Varies by country |
The methods come from recent reviews of HFM’s offshore company, including Compare Forex Brokers and TradingFinder. Your client area shows which of them apply in your country, with each one’s limits.
Before you deposit
- Pick a method you can also withdraw to: e-wallets and crypto come back fastest, while cards and bank wires take 2–10 business days on the way out.
- That you’re paying from an account in your own name (third-party deposits are refused by almost every broker).
- That you can withdraw back to the same method later: HFM withdrawals.
Starting small
A $0 minimum doesn’t mean you can trade with nothing: every position needs margin. A 0.01-lot EUR/USD trade at 1.10 is worth $1,100, so at 500:1 it needs $2.20 of margin, and each pip is worth $0.10. A balance of a few dollars covers the margin but leaves almost no room before stop-out. Work out sensible sizes with the margin calculator.
With any new broker, a sensible first step is a small deposit followed by a small withdrawal, to see the process and timing before committing more.
For general guidance see the deposit methods guide and crypto deposit guide.
| Broker | Min deposit | Withdrawal time | Visit broker | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 XMFeatured | 4.9/5Editorial rating | $5 | Processed instantly or same day | Visit |
 HFM | 4.1/5 | $0 | E-wallets instant, crypto within 24 hours | Visit |
 Exness | 4.2/5 | Standard from about $10 | Over 98% of withdrawals processed automatically | Visit |
 Vantage | 4.3/5 | $50 | Usually 1–5 business days to arrive | Visit |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the HFM minimum deposit?
The MetaTrader 5 broker directory lists $0. Account types and payment methods can have their own minimums, so check the limits in your client area.
Can I deposit crypto at HFM?
Yes, USDT is among HFM's funding methods for international clients, depending on your country. Check the network shown in the client area before sending, as coins sent on the wrong network can be lost.
Can I deposit from someone else's account?
Almost every broker refuses third-party deposits and returns or freezes them. Pay from an account or card in your own name.
Will I have to withdraw to the same method?
Most offshore brokers return money to the deposit method first, up to the amount deposited. Check HFM's refund-to-source rule before choosing how to fund.