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Where to buy crypto or invest from Mexico?

I use these six platforms. Here's what each one is for, what it charges and what the risks are, so you can pick the one that fits you, not the one that pays me the most.

Last reviewed: October 5, 2026 · By Ivan Hernández

Some links are referral links: if you sign up with them I get a commission at no extra cost to you. GBM+ pays me nothing. ↓

Based on what you want to do

Quick answer

I want to buy crypto with pesosBitsoSee details ↓I want CETES, stocks or fundsGBM+See details ↓I want more coins and liquidityBinanceSee details ↓I want to use the bot from my guideBybitSee details ↓

Comparison table

All 6 side by side

Platform	Best for	Base fee (spot)	Mexican pesos	Oversight in Mexico	Level
Bitso Referral link	Buying and selling crypto in pesos	0.50% maker / 0.65% taker (entry tier) See current fees ↗	Yes, SPEI	Mexican company; crypto isn't a regulated investment	Beginner
GBM+ No commission	CETES, stocks, ETFs and funds	0% on exchange trades, per reviews* See current fees ↗	Yes	Brokerage supervised by Mexico's CNBV	Beginner
Binance Referral link	Many coins, high liquidity	0.10% / 0.10% (−25% paying in BNB) See current fees ↗	Via P2P	Foreign, no Mexican oversight	Intermediate
Bybit Referral link	Crypto + API for bots	0.10% / 0.10% See current fees ↗	Via P2P	Foreign, no Mexican oversight	Intermediate
Bitget Referral link	Crypto and copy trading	0.10% / 0.10% (BGB discount) See current fees ↗	Check P2P	Foreign, no Mexican oversight	Intermediate
MEXC Referral link	Small and new coins	0% / 0.05% See current fees ↗	Check P2P	Foreign, no Mexican oversight	Advanced

Spot fees for regular users. They change often: always confirm on the official page. *GBM+: figure from independent reviews, check their current schedule. Maker = you place a priced order; taker = you buy at the current price.

The 4 I recommend

My take on each one

Best to start with crypto in Mexico

Bitso

The simplest way to go from pesos to crypto: deposit via SPEI and buy in minutes.

Works in pesos with SPEI
Spanish app, beginner friendly
Founded in Mexico

Higher entry-tier fee than international exchanges
Fewer coins available

Open a Bitso accountReferral link

Best for savings and traditional investing

GBM+

If you want CETES, stocks or funds with a company supervised in Mexico, GBM+ is my pick. It pays me nothing — I recommend it because I use it.

Brokerage supervised by the CNBV
CETES, Mexican and US stocks, ETFs and funds
Low entry amounts

Not for crypto
Buying USD instruments involves an exchange rate

Go to GBM+ (no commission)No commission

Best for coin variety

Binance

The world's largest exchange. Useful when you need a coin Bitso doesn't list.

Lots of coins and liquidity
Low base fee (0.10%)
Buy with pesos via P2P

No Mexican regulatory oversight
Many advanced features that can confuse

Open a Binance accountReferral link

Best for automating with AI

Bybit

The exchange I use in my guide to connect Claude and trade with supervision, because its API is clear.

API and AI tool integration
0.10% base fee
Buy with pesos via P2P

No Mexican regulatory oversight
Pushes futures hard: avoid them if you're starting out

Open a Bybit accountReferral link

Also in the comparison

Bitget and MEXC

Bitget

Similar to Bybit, known for copy trading. Copying traders doesn't guarantee profits.

Open a Bitget account ↗ · Referral link

MEXC

Very low fees and many small or newly listed coins. Those coins are very high risk.

Open a MEXC account ↗ · Referral link

Before you deposit

Safety rules I follow

Turn on 2FA

Use an authenticator app (not SMS) on every account.

Don't keep everything on an exchange

Exchanges can freeze withdrawals, get hacked or go bankrupt. Move what you don't use to your own wallet.

Avoid futures

Leverage can wipe out your account in minutes. Start with spot buying only.

Be wary of huge bonuses

Welcome bonuses have conditions. Read the terms before depositing.

Not financial advice. Crypto is high risk and is not legal tender in Mexico. Foreign platforms are not supervised by Mexican authorities or covered by deposit insurance (IPAB). Only invest what you can afford to lose.

Transparency

How I make money from this page

Bitso, Binance, Bybit, Bitget and MEXC have referral links: if you sign up with them I get a commission at no extra cost to you. GBM+ has no referral program and I recommend it anyway. The order on this page is based on what each platform is for, not on how much they pay me. Legal & affiliate notice.