If you're looking to earn rewards by sharing your experience with others, OKX’s referral program offers a simple and rewarding way to get started. By inviting friends to join the platform, you can unlock exclusive benefits — all while helping others begin their journey in digital assets and trading.
This guide breaks down everything you need to know about eligibility, how rewards work, common issues, and best practices for maximizing your success in the referral program.
How the Referral Rewards Work
When you participate in the OKX referral program, you have the opportunity to earn customized referral rewards by inviting friends to sign up and complete key onboarding steps.
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The exact nature of these rewards may vary depending on the current campaign:
- Random-value rewards: These can include crypto tokens of equivalent value (up to a specified cap), discount cards, trading bonuses, or contract vouchers.
- Fixed-amount rewards: Some campaigns offer a set reward per qualified referral.
To see what's currently available, log into your OKX account and visit the Referral page, where active promotions and your personal eligibility are clearly displayed.
All rewards must be claimed within 30 days of being issued via the OKX app. Unclaimed rewards will expire after this period.
Who Qualifies for Referral Rewards?
To receive a reward when someone joins through your referral link, your friend must complete the following steps within 14 days of registration:
- Sign up using your unique referral link or code
- Complete identity verification (KYC)
- Complete a qualifying deposit activity
Only deposits made via on-chain transfers or P2P transactions count toward the required deposit amount. Internal transfers, crypto gifts, airdrops, or other non-qualifying methods will not fulfill the requirement.
Once all conditions are met, both you and your referred friend become eligible for rewards — yours as a referrer, and theirs through the new user bonus program, which they’ll automatically join upon registration.
Note: This feature may not be available in all regions due to local regulations. Users must be on OKX app version 6.66.0 or higher to participate.
How to Invite Friends to Join
Sharing your referral link is quick and easy across both web and mobile platforms.
On Desktop (Web)
- Log in to your OKX account
- Navigate to More > Referral
- Copy your unique referral code or link
- Share it directly with friends via messaging apps, email, or social media
On Mobile (OKX App)
- Open the OKX app
- Go to User Center > Referral
- Tap to copy your referral code or link
- Send it securely to people you trust
You can invite an unlimited number of friends, but there are limits on how many rewards you can claim per campaign cycle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why haven’t I received my reward even though my friend completed the deposit?
A: There are several possible reasons:
- You’ve already claimed 3 referral rewards in the current cycle (the monthly limit).
- Your referred friend did not complete a valid deposit method (e.g., used internal transfer instead of P2P or on-chain).
- Fraud detection systems flagged suspicious activity linked to the account.
- The activity was completed outside the 14-day window.
Check your Referral > Invite History section in the app for real-time status updates.
Q: Can I still earn rewards if I’m an affiliate or sub-affiliate?
A: No. If you're enrolled in the OKX Affiliate Program, you're not eligible for standard referral rewards. Affiliates earn through a separate commission structure and should focus on those incentives instead.
Q: What counts as a valid deposit activity?
A: A single transaction meeting the required amount via:
- On-chain deposit
- P2P trade purchase
Transactions such as internal transfers, red packets, shared P2P orders, airdrops, or gifted crypto do not qualify.
Q: Do unclaimed rewards roll over to the next cycle?
A: No. Any unused referral rewards at the end of a campaign cycle do not carry forward. Additionally, the 3-reward cap resets at 00:00 UTC+8 on the first day of each new cycle.
Q: Can secondary accounts join the referral program?
A: No. Secondary accounts are ineligible to participate, receive rewards, or be invited under this program.
Q: What happens if my friend provides fake KYC information?
A: OKX conducts strict eligibility checks. If any referred user submits false identity details, engages in multi-accounting, or exhibits fraudulent behavior (e.g., using someone else’s KYC), OKX reserves the right to:
- Disqualify the participant
- Cancel associated rewards
- Freeze or suspend the account
Such actions are taken to protect platform integrity and comply with regulatory standards.
Important Terms & Conditions
- Rewards may include crypto assets or discount cards, and must be redeemed via the OKX app within 30 days.
- Market volatility affects crypto values — the worth of your reward may change between issuance and withdrawal.
- OKX may delay reward distribution due to system issues; if you don’t receive your reward within 48 hours of your friend completing requirements, contact customer support.
- OKX has full discretion to disqualify users involved in dishonest practices such as click farming, device farms, fake registrations, money laundering attempts, or policy violations.
- The platform may suspend, freeze, or seal accounts in accordance with its Terms of Service and applicable laws.
For full details, always review the official Terms and Conditions provided in the app.
Maximize Your Earnings Responsibly
While the referral program offers great earning potential, remember that authenticity matters. Invite people you know and trust — those genuinely interested in exploring digital assets and trading.
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By following guidelines and ensuring your referrals complete valid transactions, you’ll increase your chances of smooth reward redemption every cycle.
Stay updated on active campaigns through your dashboard, keep your app updated, and monitor your invite history regularly for transparency and peace of mind.
With clear rules, flexible reward types, and a user-friendly interface, OKX makes it simple to turn your network into real value — safely and securely.