How the Referral Program Works
Binance's Referral Program lets you earn ongoing commission by inviting friends to register. Every time your referee trades and pays fees, you get a cut.
You can use the Binance registration link to register, then get your own referral link on the "Invite Friends" page.
How Commission Is Calculated
When your friend registers through your link and starts trading:
Your earnings = Friend's trading fees x commission rate
The base rate is typically 20% of your friend's fees. Holding 500+ BNB can increase this to 40%.
Example:
- You invite a friend
- Friend generates 100 USDT in trading fees this month
- Your commission rate is 20%
- You earn 100 x 20% = 20 USDT
You can also share part of the commission with your referee (as their fee discount) to incentivize more people to use your link. For example, you keep 10% and give your friend 10%.
Commission Split Options
When creating your referral link, you can set the split with the referee:
| Your Commission | Friend's Discount | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | 0% | Friend doesn't care about discounts |
| 10% | 10% | Even split, fair approach |
| 5% | 15% | Friend values the discount more |
| 0% | 20% | Give it all to your friend |
The more you share with friends, the more willing they are to use your link.
How Much Can You Earn?
Income depends on two factors: how many active traders you invite and how much they trade.
Conservative estimate (1 active friend):
- Friend's monthly volume: 100,000 USDT
- Monthly fees: ~100 USDT
- Your monthly commission: ~20 USDT
Optimistic estimate (10 active friends):
- Combined monthly volume: 1,000,000 USDT
- Monthly fees: ~1,000 USDT
- Your monthly commission: ~200 USDT
If you're a KOL or have a large following: Income could reach thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars monthly. Some top Binance referrers earn six figures or more annually.
How Long Does Commission Last?
As long as the referee's account is actively trading on Binance, you continue earning. No time limit — invite once, earn for life.
How to Get Your Referral Link
- Open Binance APP → profile icon in upper left
- Find "Invite Friends"
- Set your commission split
- Generate your unique link or code
- Share with friends
You can create multiple links with different commission splits for different promotion scenarios.
Viewing Commission Income
On the "Invite Friends" page, view:
- Referral count statistics
- Daily commission amounts
- Cumulative total
- Individual referee contribution details
Commissions are typically paid in USDT or BNB to your spot account.
Maximizing Referral Income
Choose the right split: Give friends some fee discount to motivate them to use your link.
Invite active traders: One high-frequency trader is worth more than ten who register and never trade.
Share on social media: If you have followers, regularly share valuable crypto content with your referral link.
Create tutorial content: Beginner guides naturally pair with referral links for higher conversion rates.
Important Notes
- Don't attract registrations through false promises (like "register and get 1,000 USDT") — this violates rules
- Don't register multiple accounts to self-refer
- Don't buy junk traffic to inflate registration numbers
- Comply with local advertising laws and financial promotion regulations
Binance's referral program is a legitimate, ongoing income opportunity. Managed well, it can become a solid source of passive income.