Trading Fees, Explained
Understand what you actually pay — and how much you can save with a fee discount.
Binance charges a small fee on each trade, split between makers (who add liquidity to the order book) and takers (who remove it). Your effective rate depends on three things: your standard rate, whether you pay fees with BNB, and your VIP level.
Paying with BNB is the simplest lever — it cuts spot and margin fees by 25%. New to BNB? See what BNB is and how the 25% discount works.
See the Difference
| Scenario | Maker | Taker | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard spot | 0.10% | 0.10% | Default for regular users |
| USDC pairs | 0.10% | 0.095% | Slightly reduced taker rate |
| Paying fees with BNB | 0.075% | 0.075% | 25% discount when you pay with BNB |
| Futures (USDⓈ-M) | 0.02% | 0.05% | BNB gives a 10% discount on futures |
For reference, the industry average is roughly 0.15% maker / 0.19% taker, so Binance's base rate sits below average. Rates can change — always confirm the current rates on Binance's official fee page.
Binance has nine VIP tiers. As your 30-day trading volume and BNB holdings grow, your maker/taker rates drop further. Both conditions must be met to move up a tier.
The Fee Discount, Explained Honestly
The simplest way to lower your costs is to apply a fee discount when you create your account. Here's how it actually works: Binance charges the normal trading fee, then credits a percentage of it back to you as a rebate (kickback) — often settled in USDC, calculated hourly, and paid to your Spot wallet within a few hours. It stacks on top of the BNB and VIP discounts, because it's based on the fees you actually pay.
Important: this rebate can only be set up at sign-up, and you should confirm the rate shown as "Your commission kickback rate" on the registration page before you register. We don't ask you to take a number on faith — verify it yourself.
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