Registering on the exchange directly, using a "20%-only" KOL code, or binding an advanced rebate site — how much do your fees differ over time? More than you'd think. Here's the math, and why binding a rebate site costs you nothing extra.
Registering directly means giving up part of the rebate
Inside the fee you pay, the exchange already pays a commission to referral channels. The difference:
- Direct signup (no referrer): the exchange keeps that commission — you get nothing.
- A typical KOL code: you get the 20% the exchange auto-refunds.
- An advanced rebate site: 20% + extra, up to 40%–70% depending on the exchange.
How big is the gap? (max rebate per exchange)
On the same fee, the gap widens with your volume. Example: 500 USDT of monthly fees returns 100 USDT at 20% only, but 200–350 USDT via Quant Nova (by exchange) — thousands of USDT a year.
- No extra cost: rebate is charge-first, refund-after — your fee stays at list price and the rebate is refunded on top.
- No asset access: you only bind your exchange UID; your assets stay in your own exchange account.
- Withdrawable: Quant Nova's extra rebate is withdrawable, with a one-stop station showing every rebate, balance and tier live.
Rebate by tier
Quant Nova one-stop rebate station
Bind your exchange UID and get more of every fee back.
Frequently asked questions
I already registered directly — can I switch to a rebate site?
Yes, by "rebinding". A referral code usually can only be entered at signup and can't be added later, so existing users rebind. Methods differ per exchange — see the Binance rebind guide and others.
Does a rebate site charge fees?
No. Rebate sites run on the commission the exchange pays; they don't charge you, and your fee doesn't get more expensive.
Does the rebate affect my orders or fills?
No. You trade on the exchange as usual; the rebate is refunded afterwards and has nothing to do with matching or fills.
Which exchange has the highest rebate?
By exchange: Gate up to 70%, Bitget 50%, Binance/Bybit 40% (OKX is a public 20%). See the highest-rebate exchange ranking.
What is a rebate site and how do I choose one?
See how to choose a crypto rebate site (with a named comparison).
Need help? Contact support
For OKX's extra beyond 20%, or any binding or rebate question, reach our support through the channels below.
This article is for information and research only — not investment advice, not asset management, and no returns are guaranteed. Rebate rates follow each platform's official announcements and Quant Nova's live figures, and may change.
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OKX 
Bitget 
Bybit 
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