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Step-by-step guide to earning up to 40% commission from friend referrals on Binance. Works for casual users and professional affiliates alike.
Register with Code BNAPP →The Binance Referral Program is a commission-sharing system that rewards you for introducing new traders to the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange. Every time someone you refer makes a trade, Binance shares a portion of their trading fee with you — automatically and in real time.
This has been one of the most powerful passive income mechanisms in crypto since Binance launched it. In 2026, with Binance processing over $15 billion in daily volume, even a small base of active referees can generate meaningful recurring income.
There are two participation levels:
Binance calculates and distributes referral commissions as a percentage of your referees' trading fees. The exact rate depends on your tier and BNB holdings:
| User Type | BNB Balance | Commission Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Standard User | < 500 BNB | 10% |
| Standard User | ≥ 500 BNB | 20% |
| Binance Affiliate | Any | 20% – 40% |
| Binance Influencer | Negotiated | Up to 50% |
The commission is calculated on spot trading fees, futures trading fees, and some other product fees. It is distributed instantly in the same currency your referee used to pay their fee.
You can choose to split part of your commission back to your referees as a "kickback." For example, if you earn 20% commission, you can allocate 10% back to your referee as a fee discount, making your offer more attractive to potential new users.
Your referee trades $10,000/day in spot. Standard fee = 0.1% = $10/day. At 20% referral rate, you earn $2/day per active referee. 50 active referees = $100/day = ~$3,000/month.
Open the Binance app or visit binance.com. If you don't have an account yet, register with code BNAPP for a lifetime fee discount.
On mobile: tap the person icon → Referral. On desktop: hover your profile icon → Referral. You will see your personal referral link and code.
Tap "Copy Link" to copy your unique referral URL. This URL contains your UID and automatically credits referrals to your account when someone registers through it.
In the Referral dashboard, you can configure what percentage of your commission to share back with referees. Setting a 5–20% kickback makes your link more attractive versus competitors.
Share via social media, YouTube, Telegram, Discord, blogs, or any other channel. Anyone who registers through your link will be permanently linked to your referral account.
Go to Referral → Commission History. You can see each commission payment, which referee generated it, and the total cumulative earnings.
Standard users with less than 500 BNB earn only 10% commission. Holding ≥500 BNB doubles your rate to 20% with no other changes. At current prices this requires significant capital, but for high-volume referrers it pays for itself quickly.
The Binance Affiliate Program offers commission rates from 20% to 40%, dedicated account managers, exclusive promotional materials, and priority support. Requirements typically include an established audience (YouTube, blog, social media) and a track record. Apply through binance.com/affiliate.
Futures traders typically pay more in fees than spot traders because they open and close positions more frequently with higher leverage. One active futures trader can generate more commission than dozens of casual spot users.
The most effective long-term strategy is creating educational content. YouTube tutorials, blog guides (like the ones on BN-App.com), and social media posts that help users solve real problems generate consistent organic referral traffic.
Offering a 10–20% kickback on trading fees gives your audience a tangible financial reason to use your link over others. Promote this clearly: "Use my link and save 10% on all fees forever."
Telegram groups, Discord servers, or WeChat groups focused on crypto trading retain users and keep your referral link circulating. Active community members refer each other, compounding your earnings over time.
| Feature | Standard Referral | Binance Affiliate |
|---|---|---|
| Commission Rate | 10–20% | 20–40% |
| Application Required | No | Yes |
| Dedicated Manager | No | Yes |
| Marketing Materials | Basic | Full suite |
| Payment Frequency | Real-time | Real-time |
| Kickback Option | Yes | Yes (higher limits) |
| Sub-affiliate Tracking | No | Yes (some tiers) |
If you're just starting out, the standard referral program is zero-friction. Once you have an established audience generating consistent referrals, applying for the affiliate program is worth the extra step.
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