Key answer: OKX self-referral refers to creating a referral relationship with oneself or effectively the same user to obtain rewards. The official OKX program rules explicitly prohibit self-referral through multiple accounts. This conduct is not permitted even if a fee rebate is displayed.
Whether an existing account can change its affiliate channel may vary by region and account, so you must check the account’s eligibility and the applicable procedure with official customer support. Checking the rebate allocation rate and checking payment records after trading are also separate procedures. This article explains prohibited conduct and the order of checks, not ways to circumvent the rules.
What to check for OKX trading fee discounts
Trading fees, rebates for referred users, and commissions paid to affiliates are not the same. Even with high trading volume, not all trades are eligible, and you should not use affiliate figures or VIP information as your own allocation rate. When calculating costs, first distinguish the fees actually charged to your account from the trades eligible for rebates.
| Category | What to check |
|---|---|
| Trading fees | The amount and currency charged in actual trade execution records. Check these according to the product, trading pair, and account fee rate. |
| Referred user rebate | Check your allocated rate, period, and eligible trades separately from your actual payment records. |
| Affiliate commission | Program terms and settlement records for affiliates. Do not confuse these with rebate rates for regular users. |
The official Affiliate FAQ states that the rebate allocation rate for referred users ranges from 0% to 20% and explains that if the relevant module is not visible, no rate has been allocated. This range is not a confirmed rate for an individual account or a promise of lifetime application. Check the conditions displayed on the registration screen and in your logged-in account for the actual rate, period, and eligible trades. The official allocation rate and payment records FAQ was reviewed on October 17, 2026.
You can check code entry and linking conditions in How to Verify Application of the OKDCC Code, and the complete procedure for a new account in OKX Registration Steps and KYC Guide. This article focuses on reviewing risks and checking rebate records for accounts you already hold.
Checking allocation rates and post-trade payment records separately
Even if you see the same My Rewards name, you need to distinguish what each screen is used to check. The app paths below are described in the official FAQ, and the screen layout may vary by app version, account, or region. If a name differs or an item is missing, do not assume that a similar menu serves the same function.
| Purpose | App path in the official FAQ |
|---|---|
| Check your allocated rate | Main menu → User Center → My Rewards |
| Check fee rebate records after trading | Menu → Campaign center → My rewards |
- Before registration: First check your eligibility, then read the referral code OKDCC and the rate, period, and eligibility conditions displayed on the screen. Distinguish between the code being displayed and the conditions under which it actually applies.
- After registration: Check the value allocated to you in My Rewards under User Center. Do not assume that linking is complete or infer an allocation rate simply because you opened a registration link.
- Check trading records: Check payment records in My rewards under Campaign center and compare them with the trading dates, currencies, and fees for eligible trades.
- Missing information or discrepancies: Do not finalize calculations using an expected rate or repeat trades to obtain rewards. Ask the official support available for the account about linking conditions and eligibility.
Do not present processing-time guidance for affiliate commissions as a guaranteed payment time for referred user rebates. If you need details, use the settlement records access path provided in the official FAQ, and follow the current guidance for the relevant product and account regarding processing times.
Why self-referral and multi-account circumvention should be avoided
The official Affiliate Program Rules list self-referral through multiple accounts as grounds for exclusion from the program. This does not mean that simply changing a name or using multiple devices makes it permissible, and you should not follow methods for obtaining rewards using different identities, accounts in another person’s name, or duplicate accounts. Check both the applicable regions and prohibited conduct in the official program rules.
Specific detection techniques, automatic assessment criteria based on IP addresses or devices, and the likelihood of sanctions have not been verified and should not be presented as certain. Normal use of account features must be distinguished from self-referral to obtain rewards. The existence of features such as sub-accounts alone does not mean referral rewards are permitted.
Even if you believe the account was linked incorrectly, you should not try to change channels by deleting the account and registering again. The official FAQ states that this deletion and recreation method is not permitted. Canceling or transferring identity verification, or relinking using a different identity, is also not a resolution procedure covered by this article.
How to assess an existing link or visible rewards
The official program rules specify that self-referral through multiple accounts is grounds for exclusion from the affiliate program. This guidance alone does not justify concluding that account freezes and asset forfeiture are automatically applied to all users at the same time. Conversely, the ability to log in or receive a rebate is not evidence that self-referral is permitted. Check official notifications and customer support for restrictions and outcomes specific to your account.
| Current situation | Evidence to check and next steps |
|---|---|
| Self-referral using multiple accounts of your own | This is prohibited under the official rules. Do not create additional accounts or place trades to check for rewards. Document the current links and when they occurred, and ask official customer support about the permitted resolution procedure. |
| Only an allocation rate or payment history is visible | The screen shows allocation or payment records; it is not evidence that self-referral is permitted or that future payments are guaranteed. Do not test this by placing a new order; compare existing records with the applicable conditions. |
| Connection failure, non-payment, or restriction notification | Connection failure, payment eligibility, and account restrictions are separate matters to check. Do not assume an account is frozen solely because of non-payment. If there is a restriction notification, check its reason and the official procedure. Do not attempt to circumvent restrictions by deleting and re-registering an account. |
This table distinguishes between published rules and FAQs to help guide further checks; it is not an actual detection test or a determination concerning a specific account. Nor does it imply that the risk of program violations is low or guarantee the removal of restrictions or reimbursement of rewards.
Check with official customer support about changing an existing account’s channel
The ability to change an existing account’s channel may vary by region and account, so it must be checked with official customer support. The general FAQ prohibits changing channels by deleting and re-creating an account. The separate application and review process for eligible existing users is available only in some regions. Do not make a blanket assumption that everyone can change channels or that no account can ever do so.
The program rules describe application and approval functions in some regions and require compliance with platform rules and eligibility requirements, as well as confirmation with customer support. Simply reopening a link or re-entering a code does not mean the change is complete. Approval and the current connection status are determined by the official guidance provided for the account.
Information to prepare before contacting support
- What you want to check: the current connected channel, assigned rate, payment history, or eligibility for a change.
- When the issue began and the names of the items visible on the app or website. Mask unnecessary personal information, such as balances and email addresses, in screenshots.
- Any differences between the terms displayed at sign-up and the current assigned rate and transaction records.
- Obtain written confirmation from official customer support of the procedures and restrictions permitted for the account and their applicable periods.
Example inquiry: “I would like to check my account’s current affiliate channel connection status and assigned rebate rate. Please let me know whether I can apply to change channels under my region and account conditions and, if so, the official procedure and restrictions.” This statement is not an application that establishes eligibility or guarantees a change.
Start by contacting support through the official app while logged in or through OKX official customer support. Do not share passwords, verification codes, API secret keys, or wallet recovery phrases with third parties on messaging services. Even when official support requests account identification information, verify the official domain and your login status, and submit only what is necessary. You can also review account security alongside OKX Account Security and Terms of Use Review.
Cost savings are different from investment returns
Even if fees are lower, losses can occur if market prices move unfavorably. Leveraged products carry liquidation risk, and increasing the number or volume of trades solely for rebates can increase overall costs and risk. Receiving a portion of eligible fees back is separate from investment returns and the safety of principal.
Distinguish hypothetical calculations from confirmed payments
AKEYX hypothetical example: If the trading fees already paid are 10 USDT, the full amount is eligible for a rebate, and the rate assigned to you is hypothetically 10%, the calculation is 10 × 0.10 = 1 USDT. If payment of 1 USDT is actually confirmed, the difference between the fee and the rebate alone is 10 − 1 = 9 USDT. 10% does not represent the actual rate currently applied to OKDCC.
This example does not calculate the fee rate for a new order and simplifies payment conditions, limits, excluded trades, and rounding. If fees and payments are denominated in different currencies, a conversion basis and time are needed to express them in the same currency. Funding fees, spreads, slippage, withdrawal costs, and price gains or losses are not included. If a rebate has not been paid, do not deduct the estimated amount as though it were confirmed received.
The Maker/Taker distinction for trading fees and the calculation of spot and futures trade execution values are covered in OKX Fee Calculations and Actual Rate Verification. Do not calculate savings by directly multiplying the rebate rate by the trade amount or futures margin.
Frequently asked questions
Does OKX officially permit self-referral?
The OKX program rules expressly prohibit self-referral through multiple accounts. Do not determine whether it is permitted based on the number of accounts or a change of device; distinguish legitimate account features from self-referral for rewards.
If I have already created a self-referral relationship, should I delete my account?
Deleting and re-registering an account to change channels is not a resolution procedure permitted by the official FAQ. Do not place additional trades to check rewards. Instead, compile the current connection status, when the issue arose, and existing payment records, and ask official customer support about the permitted handling procedure. The removal of restrictions or payment of rewards cannot be guaranteed before the account is reviewed.
If an OKDCC code is displayed, are trading fees discounted immediately?
The display of a code alone does not establish your individual rate, applicable period, eligible trades, or an immediate deduction. Check the terms on the sign-up screen, the assigned rate after sign-up, and the actual payment records after trading separately. Do not increase trading unnecessarily in anticipation of a rebate.
What if the assigned rate is not visible in My Rewards?
The official Affiliate FAQ states that if the relevant module is absent, no rebate rate has been assigned. Do not apply an assumed rate or repeatedly make test trades. Check the current account’s connection, region, and eligibility conditions with official customer support.
Can an existing account be changed to another affiliate channel?
This may vary by region and account, so check the account’s eligibility and permitted procedure with official customer support. Do not assume that the general FAQ and the review-based function in some regions follow the same rules. Deleting and re-registering an account or using a different identity is not presented as a resolution procedure.
Does a rebate also reduce total costs or investment losses?
A rebate relates only to a portion of fees that meet the conditions; it does not compensate for all costs or losses. Funding fees, spreads, slippage, withdrawal costs, and price gains or losses must be considered separately.
Make a final check using official sources
The modification dates displayed on official pages differ from AKEYX’s review date. The sources below were used on October 17, 2026 to check assigned rates, payment records, the prohibition on self-referral, and the scope applicable to existing accounts. This does not mean that service availability in every region or the actual conditions of individual accounts have been verified.
- Affiliate FAQ — displayed modification date: September 15, 2026. Guidance on where invited users can find assigned rates and records, and on deletion and re-registration.
- Affiliate Program Rules — displayed modification date: September 29, 2026. The prohibition on self-referral and application and eligibility conditions for linking existing users in some regions.
- Affiliate Referral and Rebate FAQ — displayed modification date: August 11, 2026. Explanations of affiliate and invited-user roles and eligible fees.
- Previously linked regional Affiliate FAQs — Regional interfaces and scope may differ, so these should not be generalized as a common basis for individual conditions.
AKEYX last reviewed: October 17, 2026. This article is for general information and is not investment, legal, or tax advice. Service and program conditions may vary or change by region, account, and product. Fee savings or rebates do not guarantee returns, principal, or reward payments.
Partial review and update on November 5, 2026: The official program rules and Affiliate FAQ were rechecked for self-referral as a reason for exclusion from the program, the prohibition on deletion and re-registration, and the distinction between assigned rates and payment records. A situation-specific decision table and a follow-up FAQ were added. This is separate from the previous full review date of October 17, 2026 and does not confirm individual account eligibility, sanctions, or reimbursement outcomes.