Bybit Referral Code: Sign-up Bonus, Fees and How It Works

Quick answer

Enter the code above when you create your Bybit account. New users who sign up with a referral code can join Bybit’s new-user reward tasks. Current offer: $20 for signing up and verifying your identity, plus up to $250 in extra task rewards (checked 2026-11-15). Rewards come with conditions such as identity verification, a first deposit or a trading volume target, and they expire.

Can you use Bybit in your country?

Bybit does not serve every country. Places commonly listed as restricted include the United States, Canada, mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Dubai, plus sanctioned regions. The list changes, so check Bybit’s official restricted-countries page (link in the box above) before you sign up.

If Bybit is not available where you live, choose a local licensed exchange instead. Do not use a VPN or false address details. Bybit’s terms forbid it and it can freeze your funds.

How to use the referral code (step by step)

1. Open the sign-up page with the button above, or go to Bybit and choose Sign Up.
2. Enter your email or phone number and create a password.
3. In the Referral code (optional) field, paste the code. If the link already filled it in, leave it as it is.
4. Confirm the verification code sent to your email or phone.
5. Complete identity verification (KYC). Most rewards need it.
6. Open the Rewards Hub and accept the new-user tasks before you deposit, because some tasks only count activity after you join them.

Forgot to enter the code? Bybit usually does not let you add a referral code after the account is created. Check the help center before making a second account. Duplicate accounts break the rules.

Fees in plain words

Market	Maker fee	Taker fee
Spot	0.10%	0.10%
Perpetual futures	0.02%	0.055%

• Maker means your order waits in the order book (for example, a limit order below the price). Taker means your order fills right away (a market order).
• Fees drop as your VIP level rises with higher trading volume or asset balance.
• Deposit and withdrawal fees depend on the coin and network. Always check the network before you withdraw.

Source: Bybit official fee page (link in the box above).

What the sign-up bonus really means

• Bonuses are usually trading credit or coupons, not cash you can withdraw at once.
• Each task has a deadline, often counted from your sign-up date.
• Futures coupons can only be used for futures fees or margin. Futures are risky, so do not trade them just to unlock a bonus.
• Read the event terms on the Rewards Hub. They overrule any website, including this one.

Safety checklist

• Turn on 2FA with an authenticator app, not SMS only.
• Set an anti-phishing code so you can spot fake Bybit emails.
• Download the app only from the official store or the Bybit website.
• Bybit staff will never ask for your password or 2FA codes.
• Whitelist your withdrawal addresses.

Bybit vs Binance vs OKX (short)

	Bybit	Binance	OKX
Known for	Derivatives, copy trading	Largest coin list and liquidity	Web3 wallet, derivatives
New-user rewards	Rewards Hub tasks	Referral and task rewards	Task rewards
Check your country	Yes, required	Yes, required	Yes, required

Rewards and coin lists change. Compare the current offers yourself before you choose.

FAQ

Is a referral code required? No. It is optional, but without one you may miss new-user rewards.

Does using a code cost me anything? No. The referrer’s commission comes out of Bybit’s share of trading fees.

Can I use two referral codes? No. Each account can have one referrer.

Why don’t I see the bonus? You may not have finished KYC, the event may have ended, or your country may be excluded from that event.

Is Bybit safe? No exchange is risk-free. Use 2FA, keep only what you trade on the exchange, and move long-term holdings to a wallet you control.