How to Manage Sub-Account Functions and Frequently Asked Questions
2018-12-06 08:37
Sub-Account Functions
Frequently Asked Questions
Sub-Account Functions
What is a Sub-account?
Sub-account allows you to trade through multiple accounts. You can use it to divide responsibilities and manage transactions.
Sub-account function is available for corporate account users and VIP1 (or higher) personal account users. Please note that you must complete Identity Verification and enable at least one Two-factor Authentication (2FA) device before using the service.
Who should use a sub-account?
Sub-accounts let users create multiple accounts to trade with API through email and virtual emails. It is suitable for those with a trading team and need to trade with multiple strategies, or those who need to separate their assets for risk management purposes.
Sub-account features
Sub-account Management Features Overview | ||
Function | Description | Remark |
| Account Management | Create a sub-account management center and choose to freeze or unfreeze all functions of each sub-account when needed. For example, you can toggle on the Margin account and the Future account, and enable BLVT for sub-accounts. You can also change sub-accounts’ password directly from the master account. | The number of sub-accounts you can own depends on the VIP level of your master account |
| API Management | Create and edit sub-account API Keys and API access. | Each sub-account can create up to 30 API Keys, which can be used to place orders/enquiries/positions/orders etc. through the sub-account in the public API interface |
| Asset Management | You can check the balance of the master account and all sub-accounts. Simply click [Transfer] to transfer assets between the master account and the sub-accounts instantly without any fees. | Either in the value of BTC or a fiat currency |
| Orders Management | You can check the open orders, order history, and trade history of all your sub-accounts. | You can filter orders by dates and trading pairs |
| Transfer History | You can check the fund transfer history of all accounts by choosing [Transfer from] or [Transfer to]. | |
| Login History | You can check all sub-account login history by date, IP address, and location. | |
How to create a Sub-account?
1. Click [Profile] - [Sub Accounts].
2. Click [+ Create Sub Account].
3. Enter the email address for your sub-account. You can use either a regular email or a virtual email. Please note that you need to verify your email address after account creation. ;
3.1 If you use a regular email address
Choose [Create with email] and enter the email address. Please enter a valid email address that is not used by another Binance account. Then, create a password and click [Create Sub Account].
3.2 If you use a virtual email
Choose [Create with virtual email] and enter the name of your sub-account. We will create a virtual email using the name you entered. Click [Create Sub Account].
Please note that when you create a sub-account with a virtual email, the sub-account can only be operated by the master account through API. The virtual email cannot be used to log in to a sub-account. Please create an API Key for the sub-account.
4. Once the sub-account is successfully created, it can be viewed in the account management list, where you can manage your account permissions.
How to manage sub-account permissions?
- API Management: To create a sub-account API Key, go to [API Management] and click [Create API]. You can also edit the sub-account API permissions here. Simply click [Modify] to edit.
- Asset Management: You can check the balance of the master account and all sub-accounts, either in the value of BTC or a fiat currency. Simply click [Transfer] to instantly transfer assets between the master account and sub-accounts without any fees.
- Order Management: You can check [Open Orders], [Order History], and [Trade History] of all your sub-accounts. You can also filter orders by dates and trading pairs.
- Transfer History: You can check the fund transfer history for all accounts by choosing [Transfer from] or [Transfer to].
- Login History: You can check all sub-account login history by date, IP address, and location.
1. Are all sub-accounts entitled to the same transaction fee discount as the master account?
Your VIP tier and correspondent discounts will be defined by the aggregate trading volume of all sub-accounts and master accounts, enabling you to trade with even more favorable fees.
2. How do I calculate the sub-account trading referral bonus?
The trading volume of all sub-accounts will be calculated into the master account, and the referral bonus of the sub-account will be rebated to the referrer of the master account.
3. Do my sub-accounts have the same API order limit as my master account?
Yes, the API order limits for each sub-account are the same as the master account. The sub-accounts have their own separate API order limits.
Futures orders
- 300 orders / 10 seconds
- 1,200 orders / 1 minute
Spot orders
- 50 orders / 10 seconds
- 160,000 orders / 24 hours
Note: Each sub-account can create up to 30 API Keys.
4. Does the sub-account require 2FA?
No, you will be prompted to verify your email when you first log in to your sub-account. However, we recommend you enable the Binance/Google 2FA on your sub-accounts for security reasons.
5. Can I withdraw assets from my sub-account?
No, only the master account can manage asset transfers. Asset transfer between sub-accounts and third-party accounts is not supported.
6. How many sub-accounts can I open?
The number of sub-accounts you can open is subject to your master account’s VIP level:
Type | VIP 1 | VIP 2 | VIP 3 | VIP 4 | VIP 5 | VIP 6 | VIP 7 | VIP 8 | VIP 9 |
Spot | 20 | 30 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 70 | 80 | 100 | 200 |
Margin | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Futures | 20 | 30 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 70 | 80 | 100 | 200 |
Leveraged Token (BLVT) | 20 | 30 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 70 | 80 | 100 | 200 |