# GBP Funding Rate on MEXC

As of 2026-10-07 02:31 UTC, the GBP perpetual on MEXC pays 0.0065% per 4h, 0.0130% per 8 hours (14.23% APR), so longs pay shorts. That is the 3rd highest of 6 exchanges shown, against a volume-weighted average of 0.0195% per 8 hours (21.38% APR). Over the last 7 days MEXC averaged 0.0036% per 8 hours (3.90% APR). The next funding is at 2026-10-07 04:00 UTC.

## Funding on every exchange

| Exchange | Market | Funding rate | Interval | APR | Next funding |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [XT.COM](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/gbp/xt) | [GBP/USDT:USDT](https://www.xt.com/en/futures/trade/gbp_usdt) | 0.0100% | 4h | 21.81% | 2026-10-07 04:00 UTC |
| [LBank](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/gbp/lbank) | [GBP/USDT:USDT](https://www.lbank.com/futures/gbpusdt) | 0.0066% | 4h | 14.45% | 2026-10-07 04:00 UTC |
| [MEXC](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/gbp/mexc) | [GBP/USDT:USDT](https://www.mexc.com/futures/GBP_USDT) | 0.0065% | 4h | 14.23% | 2026-10-07 04:00 UTC |
| [Kraken](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/gbp/kraken) | [GBP/USD:USD](https://pro.kraken.com/app/trade/futures-gbp-usd-perp) | 0.0000% | 1h | 0.00% | — |
| [WEEX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/gbp/weex) | [GBP/USDT:USDT](https://www.weex.com/futures/GBP-USDT) | -0.0050% | 4h | -11.04% | 2026-10-07 02:31 UTC |
| [Bitfinex](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/gbp/bitfinex) | [GBP/USDT:USDT](https://trading.bitfinex.com/t/GBPF0:USTF0) | -0.2500% | 8h | -273.75% | — |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the GBP funding rate on MEXC?

0.0065% per 4h, or 0.0130% per 8 hours (14.23% APR), so longs pay shorts. The 7-day average is 0.0036% per 8 hours (3.90% APR).

### How often does MEXC pay GBP funding?

Every 4 hours. The next payment is at 2026-10-07 04:00 UTC.

### Is GBP funding on MEXC higher than on other exchanges?

MEXC is the 3rd highest of 6 exchanges shown. The highest is XT.COM at 0.0100% per 4h (21.81% APR) and the lowest is MEXC at 0.0065% per 4h (14.23% APR).

### How do you arbitrage GBP funding with MEXC?

Long GBP on MEXC and short on XT.COM for a gross spread of 0.0069% per 8 hours (7.58% APR). Trading fees, slippage and the price basis between the two venues reduce the net return.