How the Binance Referral Commission System Works
How Referral Commissions Work
Binance's Referral Program is a win-win mechanism. You invite others to register on Binance and trade, and a portion of the trading fees generated by your referrals is returned to you as commission. At the same time, your referrals also enjoy fee discounts — both parties benefit.
Every Binance user can generate their own unique referral code and referral link. Once a new user registers using your referral code, a permanent referral relationship is established between you. As long as the referred user trades on Binance, you'll continue earning commissions.
The commission rate isn't fixed — it's set by the referrer, who determines how to split the rebate. You can allocate the commission between yourself and the referred user. For example, with a total commission rate of 20%, you could keep the full 20% for yourself with 0% for the referral, set it to 10% each, or choose any other combination.
Commission Calculation and Distribution Rules
Specifically, commissions are calculated based on the trading fees paid by referred users. If your total commission rate is 20% and your referral pays 10 USDT in trading fees on a transaction, the commission would be 10 x 20% = 2 USDT. This commission is then split between you and the referred user according to your configured ratio.
The maximum commission rate depends on your account status. Regular users have a maximum commission rate of 20%. If you hold 500 BNB or more, the cap increases to 40%. This means large BNB holders not only save on fees but also have greater earning potential from referral commissions.
Commissions are credited to your spot account in real time. Every time a referred user completes a trade, the commission is instantly deposited. You can view detailed commission records on Binance's referral page, including which user and which trade each commission came from.
Both spot trading and futures trading count toward commission calculations. If your referrals primarily trade futures, the commissions can be quite substantial since futures trading involves leverage and typically generates higher volumes and fees.
Maximizing Your Referral Earnings
Set a reasonable split ratio. If you want to attract more people to use your referral code, consider setting a higher cashback ratio for the referred user. Although your own commission percentage decreases, inviting more active users could result in higher total commission income. It's a volume-based strategy.
Share through the right channels. Share your referral link in crypto communities, forums, social media, and other channels you're familiar with. Content-based sharing is more effective than simply posting a link — for instance, write a trading experience article or tutorial and naturally mention your referral code within it.
Maintain relationships with your referrals. You can offer trading tips and advice to users who registered with your referral code, helping them stay active. The more actively they trade, the more commission you earn.
Upgrade your own account level. Holding more BNB raises your maximum commission rate. If you have sufficient funds, investing in BNB to reach 500 or more increases your commission cap from 20% to 40%, effectively doubling your earnings.
You can visit the referral page on Binance official to view your personal referral code and detailed commission statistics.