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MBS

Review: MBS 2026: fees, margin, account opening

MB Securities JSC · MBS · HNX · DauTuVN score 8.0/10. Every figure comes from the official fee schedule, with sources at the bottom.

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Quick answer: should you open an account at MBS?

MBS suits MBBank customers who want cheap margin. MB Bank’s brokerage (about 66% owned), founded May 2000 as Thang Long Securities, listed on HNX since 2016, charter capital about VND 10 tn, 4.79% of HOSE brokerage in Q2 2026 (#6). Its self-directed service charges 0.08%, the lowest among brokers that charge. Standard margin is 0.03751%/day (≈13.5% p.a.); new self-directed customers opened from 1 Jul to 31 Dec 2026 get 7.5% p.a. on up to VND 300 m, registered in-app. Open an account and move money instantly inside MBBank.

Five numbers to remember about MBS

0.08%self-directed feelowest among fee-charging brokers
7.5%new-customer margin p.a.VND 300 m cap, until 31 Dec 2026
4.79%HOSE share Q2 2026ranked #6
~66%owned by MB Bankticker MBS on HNX
VND 0.3custody/share/monthabove the VSDC rate of 0.27

Fees and rates MBS

Per the official schedule, checked 13 Sep 2026.

ItemMBS
Self-directed fee (online, no broker)0.08% of trade value; MD24 channel 0.12%
Fee with an account manager0.15%–0.35% by daily value and order channel
Derivatives feePer-contract fee not published on the fee page
Standard margin0.03751%/day with an account manager (≈13.5% p.a.); MBSOnline 0.03699%/day (≈13.3% p.a.), since 13 Jul 2026
New-customer margin7.5% p.a. for new self-directed customers, VND 300 m cap, loans drawn within 90 days of registration; register on MBS Mobile or S24 (13 Jul–31 Dec 2026)
Cash advance0.04028%/day (≈14.5% p.a.), min VND 50,000
CustodyVND 0.3/share/month (VSDC rate is 0.27)
Money transfersFree internally and to MB Bank; other banks per bank fees

Pros and cons

Editorial rating on fees · products · app · trust.

MBSMBS8.0/10

MB Bank's brokerage arm (~66% owned), ticker MBS on HNX, deeply integrated with the MBBank app.

Trading fee0.08% online
Standard margin≈13.5% p.a.
New-customer promo7.5% p.a. · 90 days
HOSE share4.79% (#6)

Pros

  • 0.08% fee, lowest among brokers that charge
  • 7.5% p.a. new-customer margin, the group's lowest, registered in-app until 31 Dec 2026
  • Open an account and move money instantly inside MBBank
  • Backed by MB Bank (~66% owner)

Cons

  • Promo cap is only VND 300 m; custody fee VND 0.3 is above the VSDC rate of 0.27
  • Derivatives fee not published on the fee page; smaller market share
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How to open an account at MBS

Free, with chip-ID eKYC.

Open an MBS account online

Open directly inside the MBBank app (3 steps) or through MBS Mobile.

  1. Option 1: inside the MBBank app

    Install MBBank, open an MB bank account by eKYC if you don't have one, then go to MBS Securities to open and trade inside the app.

  2. Option 2: register at mbs.com.vn/mo-tai-khoan

    Enter phone, email and OTP, then install MBS Mobile to finish eKYC.

  3. Photograph your chip ID and pass face verification

    Check the data the system reads.

  4. Choose the self-directed trading service

    For the 0.08% fee and eligibility for the 7.5% p.a. new-customer margin.

  5. Sign the e-contract

    Your account number (prefix 005C) arrives by SMS/email.

  6. Deposit and register the margin offer

    Transfers from MBBank are free. In MBS Mobile go to Margin → Register offer for 7.5% p.a. (until 31 Dec 2026).

New-customer offers (13 Jul – 31 Dec 2026)

  • Margin 7.5% p.a., VND 300 m cap, loans drawn within 90 days
  • Margin Plus: cashback on your first margin loan

Tips

  • Use an MBBank account for instant, free deposits and withdrawals
  • Watch the MBS promotions page, offers change quarterly

Referral code

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Frequently asked questions about MBS

What are MBS’s trading fees?

The self-directed service (online, no account manager) charges 0.08% of trade value, the MD24 channel 0.12%, exchange fee included. With an account manager, fees run from 0.15% to 0.35% depending on daily value and order channel.

What is MBS’s margin rate?

The financial-services rate sheet effective 13 Jul 2026: 0.03751%/day with an account manager, about 13.5% p.a.; MBSOnline customers 0.03699%/day. New self-directed customers get 7.5% p.a. on up to VND 300 m until 31 Dec 2026.

Can I open an MBS account in the MBBank app?

Yes. Install MBBank, open an MB bank account by eKYC if needed, then go to MBS Securities to open and trade inside the app. Alternatively register at mbs.com.vn/mo-tai-khoan and finish eKYC in MBS Mobile.

Which bank owns MBS?

Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB) holds about 66% of MBS. MBS was founded in May 2000 as Thang Long Securities, renamed in 2012 and listed on HNX on 28 Mar 2016.

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Sources

Checked 13 Sep 2026. Source pages are in Vietnamese.

  1. MBS – Trading fee schedule: mbs.com.vn
  2. MBS – Financial services rate sheet (13 Jul 2026): mbs.com.vn
  3. MBS – 7.5% offer for new customers: mbs.com.vn
  4. MBS – Margin service policy (24 Sep 2025): mbs.com.vn
  5. MBS – Opening via the MBBank app: mbs.com.vn
  6. MBS – Company profile (founding, listing, capital): finance.vietstock.vn
  7. MBS – MB Bank ownership: vneconomy.vn
  8. MBS – HOSE market share Q2 2026: cafef.vn
How to read the numbers: fees and rates come from the official schedule, checked 13 Sep 2026 and subject to change. Items backed only by press reports are marked “secondary source”. Scores are DauTuVN’s editorial rating, not investment advice.