Frequently asked questions
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About Rewardoc
What is Rewardoc?
Rewardoc is a directory of verified referral codes for the major crypto exchanges, Binance, Bybit, Bitget, OKX, Hyperliquid and BingX. For each exchange we list every active code, exactly what it unlocks (the fee discount percentage, the bonus package and its conditions), and a direct link to the official sign-up page. The goal is simple: nobody should create an exchange account at the default fee rate when a code that permanently lowers it exists.
Do I need an account with Rewardoc?
No. Rewardoc has no login, no wallet connection and no forms. You browse the codes, copy the one you want, and register directly on the exchange’s official website. We never touch your funds, your keys or your personal data, the entire relationship stays between you and the exchange.
How do you verify the codes, and how often?
Every code listed on Rewardoc is tested against the exchange’s live sign-up flow: we register test accounts, confirm the code is accepted, and check that the advertised discount actually appears in the account’s fee settings. Codes are re-checked on a weekly cycle, and each exchange page shows its last-verified date under the header. When an exchange retires a campaign, the code is pulled from the page the same day it fails verification, if you ever find a listed code that an exchange rejects, report it and we’ll fix it within hours.
How can I contact you?
The fastest way is our Telegram: join at t.me/+P_VOPfSEu-RmMWJl and drop your question there. We usually reply within a day. Telegram is also where we post newly added codes and campaign changes first, so it doubles as a change-log if you want to catch limited-time bonuses early.
Referral codes
What does a referral code actually give me?
Two separate things. First, a permanent trading-fee discount: the exchange takes its standard fee and rebates part of it on every trade you ever make, for as long as the account exists. Second, eligibility for the welcome package, deposit bonuses, fee vouchers, mystery boxes and similar campaigns that are only offered to referred accounts. The fee discount is the part with long-term value; bonuses are one-time and conditional. Both are set at the moment you register, which is why the code has to be entered during sign-up.
What’s the difference between a referral code and a referral link?
They do the same job through different doors. A referral link is a URL that opens the exchange’s sign-up page with the code already filled in: one click, nothing to type, no risk of a typo. A referral code is the short string (the thing you copy from our pages) that you paste into the “Referral / Invitation code” field manually. Use the link when you’re on the device you’ll register on; use the code when you’re switching devices, or when an app’s sign-up screen doesn’t open from links properly. The resulting discount is identical.
Can I add a code after signing up?
On most centralized exchanges, no, and this is the single most common mistake. On Binance, Bybit, OKX and similar platforms, the referral relationship is fixed at account creation and there is no field to add a code afterwards; if you registered without one, the practical fix is a fresh account with a new email (complete KYC on the new account, not the old one). The notable exception is Hyperliquid: as an on-chain DEX it lets you enter a referral code from the Referrals tab even after signing up. In fact, we recommend opening that tab once to confirm the code is applied even when you joined via a referral link. Do it before you build up trading volume. Details for each exchange are on its detail page.
Why are there multiple codes for the same exchange?
Because exchanges run several referral campaigns in parallel, each tuned differently. One code might carry the maximum fee rebate with a standard bonus; another trades a couple of rebate points for a bigger futures voucher; a third adds copy-trading credit. There is no single “best” code; it depends on whether you’ll trade spot or futures and whether you’ll deposit enough to unlock bonus tiers. Each exchange page marks our pick for the typical trader as “Best value” and lists what every alternative changes.
I already have an exchange account. Can I still use a code?
Not on that account: codes only apply to new registrations. What existing users do: register a second account with a different email under the code (where the exchange’s terms allow multiple accounts, e.g. with sub-account systems), or simply use the code on the next exchange they join. One account per person is the rule on most platforms, so check the exchange’s multi-account policy before creating a duplicate; the safe universal path is applying codes when you expand to a new exchange.
My code isn’t working. What should I check?
Run through this list, in order: (1) Make sure you’re typing the code exactly, no spaces, and watch for auto-translate or auto-correct on mobile changing the text. Copy-paste from the exchange page instead of retyping. (2) Check you’re on the official domain: codes fail on phishing clones, which is itself a red flag. (3) Confirm the code field: some sign-up forms hide the referral field behind a small “Referral code (optional)” toggle you must expand. (4) Region: a campaign may not run in your country, in which case the exchange rejects the code even though it’s active elsewhere. (5) Still stuck? The code may have been retired minutes ago, tell us on Telegram and we’ll verify it immediately.
Do referral codes expire?
The codes themselves usually don’t; the campaigns behind them do. A code stays valid as long as the exchange keeps its referral program running, but the bonus attached to it changes as promotions rotate (a $600 welcome package this quarter might be $500 next). The fee-discount portion is the stable part; bonus terms move. That’s why we re-verify weekly and date-stamp every page: the numbers you see were true as of the shown date, and the sign-up flow always displays the current terms before you commit.
Fees & discounts
How do exchange trading fees actually work?
Every trade pays a percentage fee, and it comes in two rates: the maker fee (you placed an order that waited in the order book) and the taker fee (your order executed immediately against an existing one). Typical starting rates on major exchanges are around 0.10% per side for spot, and lower for futures. It sounds tiny, but fees scale with volume, not profit: you pay on every buy and every sell whether the trade won or lost. Example: trading $50,000 in a month at a 0.10% taker rate costs $50 that month ($600 a year), which is exactly why a percentage rebate on fees compounds into real money for active traders.
How does the referral fee discount work, mechanically?
When you register with a code, the exchange tags your account with a standing rebate rate. On every trade, you’re charged the normal fee first, and the rebate portion comes back to you, either as an instantly reduced rate at charge time or as a rebate credited back to the account, depending on the exchange. Example with a 20% rebate: your $100 of monthly trading fees effectively becomes $80; at $500/month in fees it’s $400. Nothing to claim, no coupons to activate monthly. Once set at sign-up, it applies automatically for the account’s lifetime.
Is the discount really “lifetime”?
The rebate is attached to your account permanently: you never need to re-enter the code, and it doesn’t lapse with inactivity. The honest caveat: “lifetime” means the lifetime of the exchange’s referral program at that rate. Exchanges occasionally restructure their programs, which can change rebate percentages for existing referred accounts (rare, but it has happened industry-wide). In practice, accounts keep the rate they signed up with for years. We track program changes and note them on each exchange page.
Does the discount cover spot, futures and copy trading?
Usually spot and futures both, but the exact scope is per-code, not per-exchange. Most flagship codes rebate both markets; some specialty codes weight one side (e.g. a deeper futures rebate with standard spot). Coverage beyond those two varies the most. Bitget’s codes, for example, extend to on-chain trading (and one of them to CFDs), while on most platforms copy-trade fees simply follow the lead trader’s terms. Every code card on our exchange pages states what that specific code covers, so read the card rather than assuming.
Does the referral discount stack with VIP fee tiers?
Yes, on major exchanges the two are separate layers: VIP tiers lower your base fee rate as your volume or holdings grow, and the referral rebate then applies against whatever your current rate is. Example: if VIP 1 cuts your taker fee from 0.100% to 0.090%; a 20% rebate then makes it an effective 0.072%. The rebate never blocks VIP progression: you climb tiers normally while the percentage keeps applying on top. The one thing that generally does not stack is a second referral promotion: one referral relationship per account.
When and how is the rebate paid out?
Two models. Instant-rate exchanges simply charge you the reduced fee at trade time: you see the lower number directly in your trade history; nothing arrives later. Rebate-credit exchanges charge the full fee, then credit the rebate back to your account on a cycle (daily is most common, some settle within hours). The credit lands in the same asset you paid fees in, or in the exchange’s settlement currency, and appears under fee or rebate history. Which model applies is noted per exchange on our pages. Check there if your first day’s fees look un-discounted; on daily-cycle platforms the rebate for today shows up tomorrow.
Bonuses & campaigns
What does “rewards up to $7,700” really mean?
It’s a tiered ceiling, not a sign-up gift. Welcome packages are ladders: complete a task (register, verify, deposit X, trade Y volume within Z days) and each rung pays a piece. The headline number is the sum of every rung maxed out, which typically requires very large deposits within the campaign window. Example of a typical ladder: deposit $100 → $20 voucher; deposit $1,000 → $80 more; deposit $50,000+ and hit a trading-volume target → the top-tier rewards that make up most of the headline figure. A realistic small-deposit user should expect the lower rungs: real money, but tens of dollars, not thousands. We list each exchange’s actual ladder on its page so you can see what your deposit level actually earns.
Can I withdraw a bonus as cash?
Usually not directly. Most crypto exchange bonuses come as fee vouchers (burn against trading fees), trial funds (tradeable margin whose profits are withdrawable but whose principal is not), or locked-up rewards that unlock after volume conditions. Read the voucher’s terms in the exchange’s rewards center: it states the expiry (often 7–30 days), the products it applies to, and whether profits made with it can be withdrawn. Treat bonuses as a fee subsidy and a head start, the durable value of a referral code is the fee rebate, not the bonus.
Which is worth more, the deposit bonus or the fee discount?
Depends entirely on how long and how much you trade. The bonus is a one-time payment; the rebate is a percentage of your fees forever. Example: a $100 voucher versus a 20% rebate: if you trade $50,000/month at 0.10% taker ($50/month in fees), the rebate saves $10/month, so the voucher “wins” for the first 10 months and the rebate wins every month after, permanently. Casual one-off traders should weight the bonus; anyone planning to trade monthly should weight the rebate, which is why our “Best value” pick per exchange is usually the maximum-rebate code.
Do I need to complete KYC to receive bonuses?
Almost always yes. Exchanges gate bonus distribution behind identity verification to prevent one person farming the campaign with dozens of accounts. The usual sequence is: register with the code → complete KYC → make the qualifying deposit or trade within the campaign window → bonus lands in the rewards center. If you deposit before finishing KYC, most platforms still count it, but the reward stays locked until verification passes, so verify first and keep the campaign clock in mind.
I completed the tasks but didn’t get the bonus. Why?
Check the four usual suspects: (1) the campaign window: tasks often must be completed within 7, 14 or 30 days of registration, and the clock starts at sign-up, not at deposit; (2) the deposit method, some campaigns count only on-chain deposits or fiat, excluding internal transfers from another user; (3) the product scope, “trade $1,000” may mean futures volume specifically; (4) the rewards center, on several exchanges bonuses must be manually claimed there and expire if unclaimed. If all four check out and it still hasn’t arrived, contact the exchange’s support with your UID, and let us know on Telegram so we can flag the campaign if it’s misbehaving for others too.
Sign-up & KYC
What are the exact steps to sign up with a code?
Five steps, about five minutes: (1) open the exchange through our page (the detail pages link to the official site carries the code pre-filled); (2) register with your email (or phone) and a strong password; (3) confirm the referral code is showing in the sign-up form, expand the “referral code” field if it’s collapsed and paste it if empty; (4) verify your email and log in; (5) complete KYC before depositing. The order matters on one point only: the code must be there at step 3; everything else can be done at your pace.
What documents does KYC require?
Standard tier-1 verification needs a government-issued photo ID and a live selfie check. A passport is the smoothest option because it’s machine-readable and accepted globally; national ID cards and driver’s licenses work on most platforms too. Some exchanges add a proof-of-address step (utility bill or bank statement, dated within ~3 months) for higher withdrawal limits, but basic trading access usually needs just ID + selfie. Have the physical document with you: photos of photocopies or screen images get rejected by the automated check.
How long does verification take?
For most users it takes minutes: the ID and selfie checks are automated and typically clear while you’re still setting up the app. Expect longer (hours to a couple of days) when: the document photo is blurry or cropped, the name has non-Latin characters that need manual review, the platform is mid-campaign and queues are long, or you’re submitting a proof-of-address for a higher tier. Submitting a well-lit, uncropped photo of a passport on the first attempt is the single biggest time-saver.
My KYC was rejected. What now?
First, read the rejection reason in the verification tab: exchanges state it, and it’s almost always fixable: blurry photo (retake in daylight, no flash glare), document mismatch (the name/DOB you typed must match the ID exactly), expired document, or an unsupported document type for your country (switch to a passport). You can resubmit immediately in most cases. If you’re rejected repeatedly with a valid document, contact support before creating a new account, duplicate accounts created to dodge a KYC failure often get both accounts frozen.
Are there country restrictions?
Yes, and they differ per exchange. Every major platform blocks a list of jurisdictions outright (the US is restricted on most offshore exchanges, which run separate US entities where available), and some campaigns run in fewer countries than the exchange itself. Symptoms of a region block: the sign-up page redirects, the code is rejected, or KYC fails at the country-selection step. We note major regional caveats per exchange, but the authoritative list is the exchange’s own terms of service, check it before depositing, and never use tools to disguise your region: accounts caught doing that lose withdrawal access.
Security & trust
Is it safe to sign up through a referral link?
Yes, a referral link opens the exchange’s own official domain, where you create the account directly with the exchange. The code changes two numbers in their system (your fee rate and your bonus eligibility); it grants no one any access to your account. Rewardoc never sees your email, password, funds or API keys. The one genuine safety habit: after clicking any link anywhere, glance at the address bar and confirm you’re on the exchange’s real domain before typing a password. Ours point to official domains only, and verifying that takes two seconds.
What data does Rewardoc collect about me?
Effectively none. There are no accounts, no forms and no tracking of your trading. When you click through to an exchange, the exchange knows a referred user arrived. That’s the mechanism working as designed, but what you do on the exchange stays with the exchange. We can’t see your balances, trades or identity documents, and we wouldn’t want to: the entire service is a directory that points you at official sign-up pages.
How do I judge whether an exchange itself is safe?
Look for three things, in this order: (1) Proof of Reserves: the exchange publishes wallet attestations showing user assets are actually held, ideally verified by a third party; (2) an insurance / protection fund, a segregated pot (like Binance’s SAFU) earmarked for covering incidents; (3) track record and regulation: years of operation, licenses where applicable, and how past incidents were handled. Then apply personal hygiene regardless of platform: enable 2FA on day one, whitelist withdrawal addresses, do a small test withdrawal before moving size, and don’t keep long-term holdings on any exchange. Our take on each platform’s safety posture is on its detail page.
Is there risk in crypto trading itself?
Yes, and no referral code changes that. Crypto prices are volatile, leveraged futures can lose more than your initial margin on some platforms, and past bonus campaigns don’t indicate future returns of anything. Rewardoc reduces your costs, fees and missed bonuses, but it is not financial advice, and nothing on this site should be read as a recommendation to trade any particular product. Trade with money you can afford to lose, understand leverage before touching it, and treat every bonus as a discount on activity you were going to do anyway, never as a reason to trade more.
Troubleshooting
How do I confirm my discount is actually active?
Check two places after registering. First, the account’s fee-rate page (usually under Account → Fees or Fee Tier): your displayed taker/maker rates should reflect the rebate, or a “referral rebate” line should appear. Second, the referral or rewards section: it shows which referral program the account is bound to. If both look default, make your first small trade and inspect its fee in trade history, on rebate-credit exchanges the discount appears there or as a next-day credit rather than in the headline rate. Still looks wrong after a day? Contact the exchange support with your UID before trading size.
I signed up without the code. Can this be fixed?
Depends on the platform. On Hyperliquid, yes, open the Referrals tab, click Enter Code and apply it there; this works after sign-up as long as you do it before building up trading volume. On most centralized exchanges (Binance, Bybit, OKX and similar), no, the referral binding is set at registration and support won’t attach one retroactively. The working fix there: register a new account with a different email, enter the code, and complete KYC on the new account only. Do this before depositing or trading on the old one, and mind the platform’s multi-account policy, where duplicate accounts aren’t allowed, close the code-less account first.
The bonus terms look different from what your page says. Why?
Campaign terms rotate faster than any directory can guarantee. Exchanges adjust deposit tiers and voucher amounts, sometimes mid-week. The sign-up flow always shows the terms that will actually apply to you, and those override anything listed here. Our pages are re-verified weekly and date-stamped, so a mismatch usually means the campaign changed within the last few days. When you spot one, tell us on Telegram, mismatch reports are how we catch rotations fastest, and we update the page the same day.
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