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Pionex

Pionex’s fees, rebate rate and code-backfill / rebind rules on one page. Fees and rebates come from the monthly fee & rebate index; rules link to official sources.

Data month: September 2026

Futures rebate
50%
Spot rebate
50%
Of which the exchange returns automatically
15%
Spot fee maker / taker (VIP0)
0.05% / 0.05%
Futures fee maker / taker (VIP0)
0.02% / 0.05%
Token discount (spot / futures)
No official token discount
Net futures taker after rebate
0.025%
Add a code after signup
Within 14 days of signup, or only 3 days once you have used a trading bot — both counted from the signup date.
Rebind for existing users
Yes — see the rebind guide
Verified
2026-09-27
Official fee page
Official source
Data sources & methodology →
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What it is and who it suits

Known for built-in trading bots: grid, DCA, arbitrage and other strategy tools are ready to use. Best for people who want automated trading without writing code.

How it differs from the others

Signing up through Fee Otter's dedicated link carries a 15% automatic rebate set by Pionex itself (spot, futures and futures bots alike), and futures go up to 50% through Fee Otter; the 0.05% spot fee is already low. It is also one of the few exchanges that lets you add a referral code after signup.

Common pitfalls

  • The backfill window counts from signup: 14 days if you have never used a bot, only 3 days once you have. The safest move is to add the code before your first trade.
  • Pionex's official page says manual trades do not shorten the window, but some Chinese-language guides say they do, so play it safe.
  • The "ask support to transfer your KYC" advice circulating online no longer applies.

How existing users rebind

Within the window, bind a referrer from the avatar menu (Account settings on the web, Referral code in the app). Past the window, or if the account already has another code: delete the old account and sign up again right away through the dedicated link. The new account trades normally with KYC Level 1; complete KYC Level 2 once 30 days have passed since the old account was closed (confirmed by Pionex support in September 2026).

Full Pionex rebind guide →

Official sources: Refill referral code · KYC levels and limits (checked 2026-10-05)

What you actually get back: three monthly volumes

At the Pionex futures taker fee of 0.05%, this is the monthly fee, the rebate returned through Fee Otter and the net fee after rebate for 100K, 1M and 10M USDT of futures volume a month.

What you actually get back: three monthly volumes
Monthly futures volumeFeeBack via Fee OtterNet fee
100K USDT 50 25 25
1M USDT 500 250 250
10M USDT 5,000 2,500 2,500

Over a year, 1M USDT of futures volume a month returns about 3,000 USDT.

All volume is priced at the taker rate, excluding platform-token discounts and funding. A higher maker share lowers the fee, and the rebate scales with the fee actually paid.

Where Pionex ranks among 13 exchanges

Each metric ranked across the 13 exchanges in the same index edition (September 2026); ties share a rank.

Where Pionex ranks among 13 exchanges
MetricPionexRankBest of 13
Futures rebate 50% 7 of 13 (tied) 70% (Gate, XT.COM, WEEX and Ourbit)
Net futures taker fee 0.025% 7 of 13 0.012% (Ourbit)
Listed spot taker fee 0.05% 2 of 13 (tied) 0% (Ourbit)

Frequently asked questions

What is the Pionex rebate?

Through Fee Otter, the Pionex rebate is 50%. It is fee paid straight back to you, excluding VIP tiers and token discounts.

What are Pionex’s fees?

For regular users (VIP0), spot maker / taker is 0.05% / 0.05% and futures is 0.02% / 0.05%; the official fee page prevails.

How much rebate do I get on 1M USDT of monthly futures volume on Pionex?

At the taker fee of 0.05%, the monthly fee is about 500 USDT; bound through Fee Otter you get back about 250 USDT a month.

Can I add a Pionex referral code after signing up?

Within 14 days of signup, or only 3 days once you have used a trading bot — both counted from the signup date.

Can existing Pionex users rebind?

Within the window, bind a referrer from the avatar menu (Account settings on the web, Referral code in the app). Past the window, or if the account already has another code: delete the old account and sign up again right away through the dedicated link. The new account trades normally with KYC Level 1; complete KYC Level 2 once 30 days have passed since the old account was closed (confirmed by Pionex support in September 2026).

All Pionex articles

Every Pionex article on this site, grouped by what it helps you do.

Referral code & rebates3

Sign-up & switching3

Guides5

Comparisons2