How to Change or Add a Bybit Referral Code (June 2026)
Signed up to Bybit without a referral code — or stuck on a code that pays you nothing back? Here is what Bybit officially allows in June 2026, the one legitimate route to re-bind your account, and what it unlocks: up to 50% of your trading fees back every month through code REBATLY.
REBATLYUse it on a new account at signup — Bybit cannot attach a code to an existing account.The short answer
Bybit binds a referral at account creation, and only then. The official Referral Program FAQ is explicit: a user who didn't register through the link or code is not recognized as a referee — and support cannot add one retroactively. Anyone selling a "support ticket workaround" is wasting your time. The legitimate route is below.
The official route: identity-verification transfer
Bybit lets you transfer your identity verification (KYC) from your current account to a new account — allowed once every 6 months. Register the new account through the referral link first (code REBATLY applies at signup), then move your KYC to it under Account & Security → Identity Verification, or via Bybit support. Expect deposits and withdrawals to lock for 24–48 hours after the transfer, so move funds before you start or wait it out.
| Step | What happens |
|---|---|
| 1. Withdraw or settle open positions | Your old account should be flat before the move |
| 2. Register a new account via the referral link | Code REBATLY binds at signup — do this before transferring KYC |
| 3. Transfer identity verification | Account & Security → Identity Verification (or ask support); allowed once per 6 months |
| 4. Wait out the lock | Deposits and withdrawals lock for 24–48h after the transfer |
What not to do
Don't open a second account on the same identity without the transfer — Bybit allows one account per verified person, and duplicates risk both accounts. Don't buy "aged" or pre-verified accounts: payouts go to the account's verified owner, not to you. And don't expect the new-user welcome bonuses twice — Bybit's new-user rewards generally apply once per person. You switch accounts for the rebate, not for a second welcome package.
Is switching worth it?
If your current code pays you nothing ongoing — which is the norm — then yes, quickly. A standard referral code is worth a one-time bonus; a rebate account returns 40–50% of every fee, forever. At $1M monthly futures volume that is about $220 back per month on Bybit. The 6-month transfer cooldown means the sooner the switch, the sooner the meter starts.
The same question on OKX and Bitget
Neither OKX nor Bitget lets you attach a code after registration either. The official options differ by exchange:
| Exchange | Official way to re-bind | Cost / wait |
|---|---|---|
| Bybit | Transfer identity verification to a new account | Once per 6 months; 24–48h deposit/withdrawal lock |
| OKX | Close the existing account, then re-register via referral link | Same identity and email blocked for 30 days |
| Bitget | No official re-bind route | New account requires a different identity — not recommended |
June 11, 2026 — routes re-verified against the exchanges' official help-center pages.
FAQ
Can Bybit support add a referral code to my account?
No. The official FAQ states a user who didn't sign up through the link is not recognized as a referee, and support has no mechanism to change that. The identity-transfer route is the only official path.
Is the identity-verification transfer allowed?
Yes — it is an official Bybit feature, available once every 6 months, done under Account & Security → Identity Verification or through support.
Will my funds be safe during the transfer?
Move them first or wait: deposits and withdrawals lock for 24–48 hours after the transfer. Settle or withdraw before starting if you need access.
Will I get the new-user welcome bonus again?
Generally no — Bybit's welcome rewards apply to new users, typically once per verified person. The reason to switch is the ongoing rebate, which pays out monthly regardless.
Does this work on OKX or Bitget?
OKX's official route is closing your account and re-registering after a 30-day identity/email block. Bitget publishes no re-bind route at all. Details are in the table above.
What do I actually get after switching to REBATLY?
Up to 50% of every Bybit trading fee back, calculated monthly and paid in USDT to your exchange account within 3–5 days of month-end — for as long as the account trades.