Here is the direct answer. The Binance sign up bonus is a task-based welcome reward of up to $19,800 for eligible users, and it works the same whichever code you use. What a code changes is your trading cost: register with THEBESTCODE and you pay a flat 20% less on Spot trading fees from your very first order.
So the order of steps matters. Attach the code when you create the account, then treat the welcome tasks as an optional extra you can work through at your own pace.
👉 Sign up on Binance with code THEBESTCODE
Below is a cheat sheet you can keep open in another tab. It covers what to tick before you register, what to tick right after, a fee example in plain dollars, and what to do when something doesn't show up.
Why bother with a sign-up code at all?
Because welcome tasks end, but trading fees don't. A one-off reward is pleasant. A lower fee on every Spot order keeps working for as long as you trade.
Lower Spot fees: A flat 20% off Spot trading fees on the account, not a sliding "up to" figure that depends on luck.
No hoops for the discount: You don't have to deposit a set amount or hit a volume target to keep the fee reduction.
Welcome bonus still open: The code doesn't replace the welcome tasks. Eligible users can still take part in them in the usual way.
Nothing to pay: Entering a code is free. Anyone selling you a "premium" code is charging for something you can get at no cost.
The code to remember is THEBESTCODE, and it goes in at registration.
The before-you-register cheat sheet
Five ticks, about two minutes. Skip one and you may end up with an account that has no discount attached.
Fresh account: Codes work for new registrations. An email or phone number that already has a Binance account can't be used to register again.
Official domain: Check the address bar reads binance.com before you type anything. Bonus pages on lookalike domains are a common trick.
Code at hand: Copy the code somewhere you can paste it, or open the sign-up link above, which fills it in for you.
ID nearby: Most welcome tasks and all withdrawals need identity verification, so keep a valid ID document within reach.
Your own budget: Decide in advance how much you are willing to deposit and trade. The task table should fit your plan, not the other way round.
Where exactly does the code go?
On the website and in the app the flow is nearly identical. The code field sits at the bottom of the registration screen, sometimes folded behind a small dropdown, so it's easy to scroll past.
Open the registration page: Use the sign-up link above or tap Register in the Binance app.
Enter your email or phone number: Pick one that has never been linked to Binance.
Find the code field: Look below the main input. If it's collapsed, tap it to expand it. When you arrive through the link, the code should already be filled in.
Check the characters: All capitals, no spaces before or after. A stray space is the usual reason a typed code fails.
Tap Register and confirm: Enter the verification code Binance sends to your email or phone, then set a strong password.
Turn on two-factor authentication: An authenticator app or a passkey takes a minute and protects whatever you deposit later.
What should you tick right after the account is open?
The first hour after registering is where most of the setup happens. Do these while the details are fresh.
Identity verification: Complete it from the account menu. Unverified accounts usually can't take part in the welcome tasks.
Security basics: 2FA on, an anti-phishing code set, and address whitelisting if you plan to move funds out later.
Fee rate check: Open the fee rate section of your dashboard and note the Spot rate shown for your account. That's your baseline.
Bonus page visit: Open the welcome rewards page and read the task list. Some tasks need to be joined or activated before your trades count.
Calendar note: Each tier has a time window measured in days. Write down when yours ends so a deadline doesn't sneak past.
The fee discount from the code is tied to the account itself, so it doesn't depend on finishing any of the bonus tasks.
How does the sign up bonus table read?
The welcome offer is a ladder. Each rung asks for a net deposit and a trading volume within a set number of days, and lists the reward for finishing it.
The screenshot below shows one version of the table. Tier 1 asked for a $100 net deposit and $3,000 of trading volume within 7 days. The top tier asked for a $20,000 deposit and $50 million in volume over 30 days, which is a professional trader's month, not a beginner's.
Three details are worth knowing before you go after any rung.
Net means net: Withdrawals during the task window are usually subtracted from your deposit total, so moving money in and straight back out may not count.
Volume costs fees: Every dollar of trading volume is charged a fee. This is where a lower rate quietly matters.
Reward type: Rewards may arrive as vouchers or credits with their own rules and expiry dates, so read the terms on each task card.
The headline "up to $19,800" is the ceiling across the whole ladder. Many new users look only at the first one or two tiers, and some skip the tasks entirely. Both are sensible choices.
Whatever you decide about the tasks, the 20% Spot fee cut from THEBESTCODE stays exactly the same.
What does 20% off look like in actual dollars?
The math is short. A Regular User on Binance pays 0.1% per Spot trade, maker or taker. Take 20% off that and the rate becomes 0.08%.
Put another way, every $1,000 you trade costs $1.00 in fees at the standard rate and $0.80 with the discount. Here is how that scales over a month.
$1,000 a month: $1.00 at 0.1% against $0.80 at 0.08%. You keep $0.20 more.
$3,000 a month, roughly a tier 1 volume target: $3.00 against $2.40, a $0.60 difference.
$10,000 a month: $10.00 against $8.00. That's $2.00 a month, or $24 over a year at the same pace.
$30,000 a month: $30.00 against $24.00, a $6.00 gap that adds up to $72 over twelve months.
None of this is profit. It's simply less money going out in fees on trades you were going to make anyway. Trade less and you save less, and a lower fee doesn't turn a losing trade into a winning one.
One caution about the bonus math. Chasing a large volume target just to unlock a reward can cost more in fees and price swings than the reward itself. Run the sum at 0.08% before you start.
If you want the full picture, including maker and taker rates on Futures, this breakdown of Binance Spot and Futures trading fees goes through every tier.
Where does paying fees in BNB fit in?
Binance has its own, separate option to pay trading fees in BNB. On the fee schedule below, the Regular User row lists 0.075% maker and taker in the BNB column, against 0.100% standard.
That option comes from Binance, not from any code. It's a toggle in your dashboard, and it needs BNB in your Spot wallet to cover the fees, which means part of your balance sits in a coin whose price moves.
If you switch it on as well, check the effective rate on your own fee page rather than multiplying percentages yourself. The number shown there is the one that counts.
What to do if the discount or bonus doesn't show up
Most problems have a boring cause. Work down this list before you contact support.
If the code field was empty when you registered: A code generally can't be added afterwards. Your account still works normally, just at the standard fee rate.
If you typed the code and got an error: Look for a space, a lowercase letter or a missing character. Pasting it instead of typing usually fixes this.
If your fee page still shows 0.1%: Open the full fee details rather than the headline tier. A discount may be listed separately from your VIP level, and it can take a little while to appear after the first trade.
If a bonus task shows no progress: Make sure you joined or activated the task, that your trades are on the product it names, and that the deposit arrived after the task started.
If you see "not eligible": Eligibility depends on factors such as verification status and account history. It has nothing to do with which code you used.
If a site asks you to pay for a bonus or a code: Close it. Binance doesn't sell welcome rewards, and real staff never ask for your password or 2FA codes.
Common doubts, answered honestly
"I already have an account." Then a code can't be attached to it. Binance generally accepts a sign-up code only at registration, and opening a second account to get around that breaks the terms. Your options are the BNB fee setting or, over time, a VIP tier.
"Is signing up through a link safe?" Yes, as long as it takes you to binance.com. The link only fills in the code field. You still type your own details on Binance's page, and nobody else gains access to your account.
"Can I add the code later if I forget?" Usually not, which is why the cheat sheet puts it first. Look at the field before you tap Register.
For a day-by-day route through the tasks, our 7-day plan for the Binance new user bonus walks through each step with numbers.
Ready to open your account?
Here's the whole checklist in one line. New email, official site, THEBESTCODE in the code field, verify, secure, then decide on the tasks with a budget you set yourself.
The fee cut is the part that stays with you. The welcome reward is an extra if the tasks suit your plans, and you can read the tiers and terms on the current Binance welcome bonus campaign page.
Register with code THEBESTCODE and start on 0.08% Spot fees instead of 0.1%.
FAQ
Is the sign up bonus paid out in cash?
Not usually. Rewards tend to come as vouchers or credits with their own terms and expiry dates, so check the reward type on each task card.
Does the 20% discount apply to Convert?
The discount is on Spot trading fees. Convert works differently, with the cost built into the quoted price, so the Spot rate isn't the figure to watch there.
How long do I have to finish a welcome task?
Each tier shows its own period in days. In the table above it ranged from 7 days for the first tiers to 30 days for the largest ones.
What happens if I withdraw during a task?
Withdrawals usually reduce your net deposit for that task, which can drop you below the target. If you want to finish a tier, leave the deposit in until the period ends.
Is the welcome bonus available to everyone?
No. Availability and eligibility vary by account, and the campaign page shows whether yours qualifies.
Disclosure: the sign-up link in this article includes my code THEBESTCODE. Trading crypto carries a risk of loss, and fees are only one part of your costs. Not financial advice.