Binance's referral commission program is an important income source for many people — just invite friends to register and trade, and you earn a percentage of the trading fees from every trade they make. How much is this percentage exactly? How can you get the highest tier? Let's clear it all up today.
If you want to invite friends to register on Binance, you can share the link our referral link. When friends register through your referral, both of you benefit. Also recommend that friends download the app installer for convenient daily operations.
Basic Rules of Commission Rates
Binance's referral commission is divided into two parts:
- Referrer commission: As the referrer, the share you receive from each of your invitee's trading fees
- Invitee commission: Your friend, as the invitee, also receives a percentage of trading fee rebates
Under standard conditions, the maximum total referral commission rate on Binance is 40%. This means for every 100 USDT in trading fees generated by the invitee, up to 40 USDT can be distributed as commissions.
How this 40% is split between the referrer and invitee is set by the referrer when generating the referral link. You can choose to keep more for yourself and give less to your friend, or vice versa.
Common split arrangements:
- Referrer 40% / Invitee 0%
- Referrer 30% / Invitee 10%
- Referrer 20% / Invitee 20%
- Referrer 10% / Invitee 30%
How to Get the Maximum 40% Commission
There's a key condition here: not all users can enjoy the 40% total commission rate.
Binance requires that the referrer's account must meet one of the following conditions to unlock the maximum 40% rate:
- Hold at least 500 BNB
- Or reach a certain VIP level
If you don't meet these conditions, the default commission rate is 20%. This means regular users can only earn up to 20% commission from their friends' trading fees.
The split works similarly:
- 20% all to the referrer
- Or referrer 15% + invitee 5%
- Or referrer 10% + invitee 10%
So if you want to promote and earn commissions, holding 500 BNB is definitely worth considering — it directly doubles your commission rate.
How Commissions Are Calculated and Distributed
Calculation Method
Commissions are calculated based on the actual trading fees paid by the invitee. This includes fees from both spot trading and futures trading.
For example: your friend traded 1 million USDT worth of spot trades on Binance this month with a fee rate of 0.1%, generating 1,000 USDT in fees. If your commission rate is 20%, you earn 200 USDT from this friend this month.
If you've invited 10 friends with similar activity levels, that's 2,000 USDT per month, or 24,000 USDT per year. That's already a very significant passive income.
Distribution Method
Commissions are typically distributed in real-time to your Binance account. After each trade by the invitee, the corresponding commission arrives in your account shortly. You can view detailed commission records on the "Referral Commission" page.
The commission currency is usually BNB (if the invitee pays fees with BNB) or the currency of the traded pair. Check the actual deposits for specifics.
How to Set Up and Share Your Referral Link
The steps are very simple:
Step 1: Open the Binance App and find the "Invite Friends" or "Referral Program" entry. It's usually found on the personal center page.
Step 2: On the referral page, you'll see your unique referral link and referral code.
Step 3: Set the commission split ratio. You can choose what percentage of commission to share with the invitee. The higher the percentage you give to invitees, the more attractive your invitation becomes, but the less you earn yourself. You need to find a balance.
Step 4: Copy your referral link or code and share it with friends. Once friends register through your link and complete trades, you start earning commissions.
Practical Methods to Increase Commission Income
Method 1: Increase Your Commission Rate
As mentioned earlier, holding 500 BNB unlocks the maximum 40% commission rate. If you're serious about promotion, the BNB investment can quickly be recovered through commission earnings.
Method 2: Invite Active Traders
The amount of commission depends on the invitee's trading volume. Inviting one active user who trades 1 million USDT per month is far more valuable than inviting ten users who barely trade.
So when promoting, focus on people who have genuine interest and demand for cryptocurrency trading.
Method 3: Share Some Commission with Invitees
Many people compare the commission percentages offered by different referrers when choosing a registration link. If you share some commission with invitees — for example, setting it to referrer 20% + invitee 20% — your referral link becomes more attractive than those who keep everything for themselves.
On the surface you're giving away some earnings, but because you attract more registrations, your total income may actually be higher.
Method 4: Maintain Relationships with Friends
If invitees stop trading, your commissions stop too. So maintaining good relationships with your referred friends is important. You can share useful trading information, remind them about promotional events, and help them stay active on Binance.
Commission Duration
This is a question many people care about: are commissions permanent or time-limited?
Binance's current referral commission program has no explicit end date. This means as long as your friends continue trading on Binance, you continue earning commissions. This makes referral commissions a true "passive income" — you don't need to do anything extra, and commissions arrive automatically.
However, note that Binance reserves the right to adjust its commission policies. The platform may modify commission rules based on market conditions. So current rules don't necessarily last forever — it's advisable to regularly check official announcements.
Balancing Commissions with Your Own Trading Costs
A smart approach is to use commission income to cover your own trading fees.
Suppose your monthly trading fees are 500 USDT. If your referred friends generate more than 500 USDT in monthly commissions for you, your own trading fees are essentially fully covered — it's like trading for free.
Achieving this goal isn't difficult. With a 20% commission rate, you only need your friends to generate a combined 2,500 USDT in monthly fees. If these friends average about 500,000 USDT in monthly trading volume (not much for active traders), you only need 5 people.
Important Notes
First, referral commissions cannot be used for your own account. You cannot refer yourself, and Binance detects such behavior.
Second, don't use false advertising or misleading information to attract registrations. Binance has compliance requirements for promotional activities, and violations may result in commission eligibility being revoked.
Third, commission income may involve tax implications, depending on the tax laws of your country or region. It's advisable to understand the relevant tax requirements.
Fourth, periodically check your commission details to confirm that rates and amounts are correct. If you notice any anomalies, contact Binance customer service promptly.
Summary
Binance's standard referral commission rate is 20%, which can be upgraded to 40% by holding 500 or more BNB. Commissions are based on invitees' actual trading fees and have no explicit expiration.
For regular users, inviting a few active friends to register and using the commission income to cover your own trading fees is a very practical way to reduce trading costs.
If you have the interest and ability to promote, referral commissions can even become a solid source of passive income. The key is finding users with genuine trading needs and providing them with valuable information and services.