HFM (formerly HotForex): An updated explanation of the reliable cashback features of overseas FX brokers (trading bonuses, 2000x leverage, deposits). You can open an account with HFM via a cashback site. What kind of cashback sites are there for HFM? What are the benefits of opening an account with HFM via a cashback site?
HFM Basic Information
| Company Name | HF Markets（SV） Ltd. |
| Year of establishment | 2010 |
| Service Overview | A large brokerage providing services in over 180 countries worldwide with millions of registered accounts |
| Financial products handled | Foreign Exchange (FX), Stock Indices/Commodities, Stock CFDs/Cryptocurrencies |
| Trading Platform | MetaTrader 4（MT4）、MetaTrader 5（MT5） |
| Maximum Leverage | 2,000x |
| User Support | Multilingual support |
| Financial License | ✔ FCA (UK, Financial Conduct Authority) ✔ FSCA (South Africa) ✔ DFSA (Dubai) ✔ FSA (Seychelles) |
| Deposit and Withdrawal Methods | Bank transfer Credit/Debit card (VISA/Master/JCB, etc.) bitwallet / BXONE / Binance Pay / Cryptocurrency |
| Account Type | Cent Account Premium Account Pro Account Zero Account Top-up Bonus Account |
What is HFM (HotForex) Cashback?
HFM (formerly HotForex) cashback (rebate) is a system in which a portion of trading fees and spreads is returned to you as cash when trading FX/CFDs with HFM (also known as cashback or rebate). Simply put, it’s a system in which a portion of your trading costs is returned to your account.
📌 Cashback Basics (Mechanism)
Each time you trade, HFM pays you a rebate (cashback). This is like a portion of your spread or commission.
The higher your trading volume (lots), the greater the cashback you receive, so active traders benefit more.
Cashbacks are usually paid automatically to your trading account or in a lump sum on a regular basis (for example, once a month).
💰 How do they work?
Rebates are provided in the following forms:
✅ Cash Deposited to Your Account
Rebates earned from trading are added to your account as cash (available for both withdrawals and trading).
✅ Effective Reduction in Trading Costs
Even if the spread is 3 pips, a 1 pip rebate effectively reduces trading costs by 2 pips, so this can be considered a “effective cost reduction.”
📊 Important Points
🔹 Conditions Vary by Account Type and Campaign
Conditions are not necessarily the same for all accounts; there are specific conditions, such as eligible accounts and minimum trading volume.
🔹 Rebate rates may vary depending on trading time, volume, and trading method.
For example, there is information that suggests that rebates may be lower if positions are held for a short period of time (this varies by service provider).
🔹 Also positioned as an official campaign
In addition to cashback, HFM offers “Loyalty Points.”
About HFM Cashback Rates
HFM (formerly HotForex / HF Markets) cashback (rebate) rates vary widely depending on account type and settings. Some common examples are summarized below (as this information is from a third-party site, please confirm the actual official values with the HFM official website or the IB/cashback provider).
🧾 ① Cashback Settings via Affiliate Partners
Up to 100% IB Commission Return (Partner Settings)
→ This setting returns all IB fees (referral fees) generated from trades directly to the trader.
→ In some cases, up to $200 per lot is possible (assuming the “Full IB Commission Return” setting is selected).
Cashback Period: Daily. Automatically reflected/deposited into account.
💡 This depends on the affiliate (IB) agreement settings; the same rate does not automatically apply to all traders.
💰 ② Actual cashback example (pips or USD/lot)
※ These figures are used by cashback sites and IBs.
| 口座タイプ | キャッシュバック率目安 |
|---|---|
| Premium / Cent | 約 0.7–0.72 pips （Forex） ≒ 約 $7.2/lot |
| Zero Spread / Pro | 約 0.18–0.27 pips ≒ 約 $1.8–$2.7/lot |
| HFCopy / Auto | 中間〜高め（例えば約 $5.4–$7.2/lot） |
| Gold / Silverなど | メタルCFDにも別レートあり（例：$7.2/lotや$36/lotなど） |
📌 ③ Intermediate Payout Rates (Percentage-Based)
Some cashback sites offer pip payout rates of up to 50-72% for FX trading.
This is an indicator of the percentage of brokerage costs you will receive back (in pips).
How to Open a Cashback Account
To open a cashback-eligible account (rebate account) with HFM (formerly HotForex/HF Markets), you basically follow the standard account opening procedure, but also set up your “introduction (IB) code/partner ID” to be eligible for cashback. Below is a simple summary for beginners. 👇
✅ 1. Prepare the Required Documents
First, prepare the basic documents required for account opening (same as for opening a regular HFM account):
Identification (driver’s license, passport, photo ID)
Proof of address (utility bill, bank statement, etc., within the last 6 months)
✅ 2. Access the HFM New Account Opening Page
Go to the Account Opening/Register section on the HFM official website and enter the following information:
Email address
Password
Basic information such as country of residence
Desired platform (MT4/MT5, etc.)
Account currency, leverage, etc.
✅ 3. Enter your “Partner Code (IB Code)”
This is the most important point. 👇
To qualify for cashback, enter your referral (IB/partner) code!
Many cashback partners specify a code, and entering this code will make your account eligible for rebates (cashback).
✅ 4. Identity Verification/Document Submission
After registration, HFM will verify your identity (KYC):
Upload your ID and proof of address.
Once verification is complete, you will be able to deposit and trade.
✅ 5. How to Make Your Existing Account Eligible for Cashback
Even if you already have an HFM account, you can make your account eligible for cashback by entering a cashback code when opening an additional account:
Log in to your HFM My Page (myHF)
Create an additional trading account from “Open a Trading Account”
Enter the cashback code in the Partner Code field.
Complete account opening.
✅ 6. Apply for Cashback (if required)
Some cashback services require you to apply for cashback via your account.
Pros and Cons of Cashback
Here’s a detailed list of the pros and cons of cashback (rebates) available on platforms like HFM (formerly HotForex) from the perspective of an actual user. The current system offers a wide variety of stocks and 2000x leverage, allowing you to freely adjust your leverage up to the maximum limit, so use the tool to make your trades. Be sure to also check the operating company’s terms of use.
✅ Benefits of Cashback
① Effectively reduces trading costs
A portion of the spread and fees is returned in cash
Since cashback is applied regardless of win or loss,
👉 The effective spread is reduced.
Example:
Spread 1.5 pips – Cashback 0.7 pips
→ Effective Cost 0.8 pips
② The greater the trading volume, the greater the effect.
The cashback amount increases in proportion to the lot size.
For scalping, day trading, EA management, etc.
Those with a high turnover of trades are more advantageous.
③ Freely usable as cash.
Cashback can be used as trading capital.
Withdrawals are also possible.
Unlike bonuses, there are often fewer withdrawal limits.
④ Trading conditions are the same as for standard accounts.
Spreads and execution conditions are basically the same.
Cashback accounts are not necessarily disadvantageous.
⚠️ Disadvantages of Cashback
① It’s done through an IB (introducer broker).
Cashback is based on IB commissions.
Therefore,
There are differences in the reliability and quality of support among IBs.
👉 Unknown or overseas IBs may not be as responsive when you encounter problems.
② The payout rate is not fixed.
It varies depending on account type, product, and trading conditions.
It may decrease or be discontinued in the future.
※ This is a “partner setting” rather than an official guarantee.
③ Not all trades are eligible.
The following may not be eligible:
Extremely short-term scalping
Hedging
Certain CFDs and cryptocurrencies
Confirm eligibility requirements in advance.
④ The effect is small for long-term holdings.
For swing and long-term investments, the number of trades is low.
Swaps have a large impact.
→ The cashback benefit is limited.
⑤ Application and management can be somewhat cumbersome.
Some services require separate account registration and cashback application.
How to Withdraw Cashback
The procedure for withdrawing your HFM (formerly HotForex) cashback (rebates) varies slightly depending on where it is deposited: 1) directly into your trading account, or 2) via a cashback service (IB site).
🪙 1) If the cashback is deposited directly into your HFM trading account
Basic Withdrawal Steps
Log in to myHF
Log in to your HFM My Page (myHF).
Open the Withdrawal Request Page
Select “Withdraw”
Select a Withdrawal Method
HFM offers a variety of withdrawal methods:
Bank Transfer
Credit/Debit Card
Cryptocurrency
BitWallet
BXONE, etc.
Enter the Withdrawal Amount and Request
Once your cashback has been deposited into your trading account balance, you can request a withdrawal just like regular funds.
Review and Processing
Withdrawal requests are accepted 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Depending on the time of your request, they may be processed the next business day.
🧾 2) If you received your cashback via the IB site
Some cashback (rebate) services manage your cashback directly on the IB site. In this case, the following steps are typically used.
Withdrawal Steps (IB Site)
Log in to the IB site
Log in to your cashback partner (e.g., TariTali, RoyalCashback, CBFX, etc.).
Check your cashback amount
Check that your cashback balance has reached the minimum withdrawal amount.
Request Withdrawal
・Bank Transfer
・bitwallet / e-Wallet
・PayPal / Skrill, etc.
Withdrawal methods vary depending on the service.
Withdrawal Processing
Payment dates and minimum withdrawal amounts vary by partner, and some allow requests to be made once a month.
🧠 Important Notes
✅ If the cashback has been deposited into your trading account balance, it will be treated the same as a regular withdrawal request.
→ You can withdraw using the same method as your deposit (bank, e-wallet, etc.).
❗ Cashback received via the IBKR website may not be deposited into your HFM account.
→ In this case, please request a withdrawal from the IBKR website.
HFM Cashback Campaign
HFM (formerly HotForex / HF Markets) offers several campaigns and reward programs, including cashback (rebates), both officially and through partner sites. We’ve compiled some of the latest campaigns, categorized by purpose. 👇
🎯 ① Trading Cashback Campaigns
🔹 Bonus rewards for achieving a certain trading lot (e.g., REBATE ONE)
Conditions: New account opening + deposit of ¥50,000 or more + specified trading volume
Benefit example (held in September 2025)
3 lots → ¥10,000
6 lots → ¥20,000
Currency pairs and gold trading are eligible. Cashback will be automatically applied by the next day.
*This is an example of a tie-up with a cashback service (partner site), but similar conditional cashback campaigns may also be offered on other sites.
🎁 ② New Account Opening Bonus
🔹 Account Opening Bonus (Limited)
Some information sites offer a limited-time cashback campaign (e.g., ¥3,000) on a first-come, first-served basis.
This campaign ends when the first number of participants is reached.
👉 Please note that this is not an official promotion, but a special offer exclusive to affiliated sites.
💰 ③ Regular Bonus/Campaign System (Including Cashback)
In addition to one-off campaigns, HFM also offers regular bonus and rebate programs:
| キャンペーン名 | 内容（概要） |
|---|---|
| 20%入金ボーナス | 入金額に対して最大75万円までボーナス付与 |
| ロイヤリティプログラム | 取引量に応じた報酬（実質的なキャッシュバック） |
| ROFM（余剰証拠金還元） | 余剰資金に対して利息キャッシュバック（最大数％年利） |
| トレーダーズアワード | 月間取引成績に応じた賞金プログラム |
| デモコンテスト | デモ口座トレード大会（賞金またはボーナス） |
🗓️ Limited-Time Campaign Examples (Past Examples)
HFM also occasionally hosts limited-time events (Past Examples):
🔹 Trading Volume/Participation Contests (Total Prize Campaigns)
🔹 Seasonal Trade Events (Prize Drawings, etc.)
*These may be implemented as official promotions or as collaborative projects with partner sites.
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