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Binance Sub-Account Functions and Frequently Asked Questions

Binance Sub-Account Functions and Frequently Asked Questions

2018-12-06 08:37
Sub-account Functions
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Sub-account Functions
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What is a Sub-account?

Sub-account allows you to trade through multiple accounts. You can use it to divide responsibilities and manage transactions.

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.

How to create a sub-account

1. Click [Profile] - [Sub Accounts].
2. Click [+ Create Sub Account].
3. You can create a sub-account with a regular or virtual email address.
3.1 If you want to make a sub-account with a regular email address
Click [Create with email] and enter your email address. Please use a valid email address not used by another Binance account. Then enter a password and click [Create Sub Account].
Please note that you must verify your email address after creating your account.
3.2 If you want to make a sub-account with a virtual email
Select [Create with virtual email] and enter the name of your sub-account. A virtual email address using the name you’ve entered will be created. Then 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-accounts

Account Management

Click the [Account Management] tab to manage all sub-accounts under your master account. The number of sub-accounts you can own depends on the VIP level of your master account.

API Management

Go to the [API Management] tab to 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/inquiries/positions/ etc., through the sub-account in the public API interface.

Asset Management

You can browse the different assets and view the balance of the master account and all sub-accounts under the [Asset Management] tab. Click [Transfer] to move assets between the master account and sub-accounts instantly without any fees. In addition, you can deposit your assets into the sub-account simply by clicking [Deposit] and selecting your desired network.

Order Management

You can browse and filter your order and trade history for spot, margin, and futures by date and trading pairs under the [Order Management] tab.
To export your order or trade history, click [Export] and select the time period and sub-account.

Transaction History

You can view all sub-account's deposit or transfer records under [Transaction History].

Login History

Under the [Login History] tab, you can view the login history for all sub-accounts by date, IP address, and location.

Transaction Statistics

You can view yesterday's and last 30 days' trading volume for a specific sub-account in a line chart under the [Transaction Statistics] tab.
Before enabling sub-accounts, all users need to complete Identity Verification and enable 2FA.

Auto-enable

All corporate users or individual accounts with VIP 1 tier (or higher) will be automatically enabled. The list of eligible accounts will be automatically updated daily at 01:00 (UTC+0).

Sub-account application

Please fill out the sub-account application form if you want to apply for a sub-account.
The application will be reviewed based on your assets and trading volume within two business days. If the application is approved, the sub-account function will be enabled, and you will receive a confirmation message via email.
Note: Due to the number of applications, you will only be notified if your application meets the minimum requirement.
1. Are all sub-accounts entitled to the same transaction fee discount as the master account?
Your VIP tier and corresponding 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.
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
7. Is there a way to restore a deleted sub-account?
No, this action is irreversible. However, you’ll have an additional quota to create a new one. Please note that you can’t make a new sub-account using the email you used for the deleted sub-account.
8. How to enable margin for a sub-account?
You can enable margin by transferring assets to the sub-accounts margin account on the Asset Management page.