Forgot Your Referral Code? Can You Add It After Signing Up (Binance, Bybit)
- Most exchanges link a referral code only when the account is created.
- Check your account settings first; a short add-later window sometimes exists.
- Never open a second account to use a code: it can cost you rewards and your account.
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Short answer
- Usually no. On most exchanges the referral link between you and the person who invited you is set when the account is created.
- Sometimes yes, for a short time. Some exchanges have, at times, shown an “add referral ID” option for a few days after sign-up, as long as you have not traded yet. Check your account settings first.
- Do not open a second account to use a code. Exchanges treat duplicate accounts as a rule break and can cancel rewards or close accounts.
Where to look on Binance
- Log in on the app or website.
- Open Profile → Referral (or search “Referral” in the menu).
- If you see a field to enter a referral ID, paste the code there.
- If there is no field, the window has closed or the option is not offered in your region.
Where to look on Bybit
- Log in and open Account & Security or the Rewards Hub.
- Look for a referral or invitation code field.
- If nothing is there, contact support through the in-app chat and ask whether a referral can still be linked. The answer depends on current policy and your account activity.
What to say to support
Hi, I signed up on [date] and forgot to enter my referral code. I have not traded yet. Is it possible to link this code to my account: [CODE]? Thank you.
Keep it short and honest. If support says no, accept it.
Why not just make a new account?
- Identity verification (KYC) links accounts to one person. A second verified account usually is not allowed.
- New-user rewards are for one person once. Rewards on a duplicate account can be cancelled.
- It can put your main account at risk too.
Next time
- Open the sign-up page through a referral link. The code is filled in for you.
- Check the referral field before you tap “Create account”.
- Take a screenshot of the sign-up screen in case you need to show support later.
FAQ
Will adding a code later give me the new-user bonus? Not always. Some rewards only count for accounts that joined with a code from day one.
Can I change the referral code I already used? No. Once linked, it stays.
This site contains referral links. If you sign up with our code, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Crypto trading is high risk and you can lose all of your money. Nothing here is financial advice. Do not use a VPN or false residence details to get around country restrictions. It breaks the exchange’s terms and your account can be frozen.