Best Crypto Exchange Referral Programs (2026)

Centralized exchanges that pay you a share of the trading fees your referrals generate. 21 programs compared by commission, duration and popularity.

Exchanges compared

Program	Commission	Model	Duration	Chains
Binance	Up to 50%	Fee share	Lifetime	Multi	Get link
OKX	Up to 50%	Fee share	Ongoing	Multi	Get link
Coinbase	Up to 50%	Fee share	3 months	Multi	Get link
Bybit	Up to 50%	Fee share	Lifetime	Multi	Get link
MEXC	Up to 70%	Revenue share	Lifetime	Multi	Get link
Kraken	20%	Fee share	Lifetime	Multi	Get link
Bitget	Up to 50%	Fee share	Ongoing	Multi	Get link
Crypto.com	Up to 20%	Fee rebate	Ongoing	Multi	Get link
KuCoin	Up to 60%	Fee share	Ongoing	Multi	Get link
Gate	Up to 30%	Fee share	Ongoing	Multi	Get link
BingX	Up to 50%	Fee share	Ongoing	Multi	Get link
HTX	See program	Fee share	Ongoing	Multi	Get link
BitMart	30–70%	Fee share	Recurring	Multi	Get link
Phemex	See program	Fee share	Ongoing	Multi	Get link
BloFin	Up to 50%	Fee share	Ongoing	Multi	Get link
WEEX	Up to 50%	Fee share	Ongoing	Multi	Get link
Bitunix	Up to 50%	Fee share	Ongoing	Multi	Get link
LBank	Up to 60%	Fee share	Ongoing	Multi	Get link
CoinEx	Up to 50%	Fee share	Ongoing	Multi	Get link
CEX.IO	Up to 30%	Fee share	Lifetime	Multi	Get link
Margex	40%	Fee share	Ongoing	Multi	Get link

All centralized exchanges programs

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Binance
ExchangesFeatured

Largest exchange by volume. Spot, margin and futures referral commissions, tiered.

Up to 50%commission

Model
Fee share
Duration
Lifetime
Chains
Multi

Popularity 99/100

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OKX
ExchangesFeatured

Derivatives-focused exchange with Web3 tools. Commission paid in USDT, tiered.

Up to 50%commission

Model
Fee share
Duration
Ongoing
Chains
Multi

Popularity 95/100

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C
Coinbase
Exchanges

US-listed exchange; affiliate pays a share of fees for the first months of each referral.

Up to 50%commission

Model
Fee share
Duration
3 months
Chains
Multi

Popularity 94/100

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B
Bybit
Exchanges

Perpetual contracts and spot; pays 10% on sub-affiliates.

Up to 50%commission

Model
Fee share
Duration
Lifetime
Chains
Multi

Popularity 92/100

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MEXC
ExchangesFeatured

Spot and futures exchange known for a very wide altcoin list and low headline fees.

Up to 70%commission

Model
Revenue share
Duration
Lifetime
Chains
Multi

Popularity 90/100

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Kraken
Exchanges

Long-established regulated exchange; 20% of trading fees, capped per referral.

20%commission

Model
Fee share
Duration
Lifetime
Chains
Multi

Popularity 89/100

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B
Bitget
Exchanges

Spot, futures and copy trading with a native BGB token fee discount.

Up to 50%commission

Model
Fee share
Duration
Ongoing
Chains
Multi

Popularity 88/100

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C
Crypto.com
Exchanges

Large retail exchange and card ecosystem with a fee-rebate affiliate program.

Up to 20%commission

Model
Fee rebate
Duration
Ongoing
Chains
Multi

Popularity 87/100

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K
KuCoin
Exchanges

Early altcoin listings; affiliate tier pays more than the standard referral.

Up to 60%commission

Model
Fee share
Duration
Ongoing
Chains
Multi

Popularity 85/100

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G
Gate
Exchanges

Large token list across spot and derivatives. Verify current tiers.

Up to 30%commission

Model
Fee share
Duration
Ongoing
Chains
Multi

Popularity 80/100

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B
BingX
Exchanges

Exchange with social and copy trading.

Up to 50%commission

Model
Fee share
Duration
Ongoing
Chains
Multi

Popularity 78/100

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H
HTX
Exchanges

Global spot and derivatives exchange (formerly Huobi).

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Model
Fee share
Duration
Ongoing
Chains
Multi

Popularity 69/100

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B
BitMart
Exchanges

Spot and futures exchange with recurring commission tiers.

30–70%commission

Model
Fee share
Duration
Recurring
Chains
Multi

Popularity 67/100

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P
Phemex
Exchanges

Futures exchange with sub-affiliate rewards.

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Model
Fee share
Duration
Ongoing
Chains
Multi

Popularity 65/100

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B
BloFin
Exchanges

Derivatives exchange with a rising revenue share and sub-affiliate bonuses.

Up to 50%commission

Model
Fee share
Duration
Ongoing
Chains
Multi

Popularity 63/100

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W
WEEX
Exchanges

Futures-focused exchange: up to 50% on futures and 40% on spot.

Up to 50%commission

Model
Fee share
Duration
Ongoing
Chains
Multi

Popularity 61/100

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B
Bitunix
Exchanges

Futures-focused exchange with an affiliate program.

Up to 50%commission

Model
Fee share
Duration
Ongoing
Chains
Multi

Popularity 60/100

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L
LBank
Exchanges

Altcoin-heavy exchange paying up to 60% of daily trading fees.

Up to 60%commission

Model
Fee share
Duration
Ongoing
Chains
Multi

Popularity 58/100

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C
CoinEx
Exchanges

Exchange offering referral rewards through an ambassador program.

Up to 50%commission

Model
Fee share
Duration
Ongoing
Chains
Multi

Popularity 56/100

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C
CEX.IO
Exchanges

Veteran exchange with lifetime affiliate earnings.

Up to 30%commission

Model
Fee share
Duration
Lifetime
Chains
Multi

Popularity 52/100

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M
Margex
Exchanges

Leveraged trading platform paying 40% of referrals' fees.

40%commission

Model
Fee share
Duration
Ongoing
Chains
Multi

Popularity 50/100

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How to choose a centralized exchanges program

Check the fee share, how long it lasts (lifetime or limited months) and any cap per referral. Exchanges with a wide audience convert best; confirm the platform is permitted in your readers' countries.

What are the best centralized exchanges referral programs?

By popularity on iTrusting: Binance, OKX, Coinbase, Bybit. Compare commission, duration and chains in the table above.

How do centralized exchanges referral programs pay?

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