Guide image explaining Bybit and Bitget referral codes and KYC transfer policies

Many users who have already signed up for Bybit or Bitget often find themselves thinking about this later.

“I didn’t enter a referral code when I signed up; can I add one now?”

“I signed up with a random code before; can I change it to a different referral code?”

“I found a link with better fee benefits; can I keep using my existing account?”

“If I move my KYC to a different account, does the referrer change too?”

In the past, methods often introduced online to solve this included:

Creating an account with a new email
Transferring existing KYC to a new account
KYC with a different ID
Resetting existing KYC
Using a family member’s account

These methods were frequently suggested.

However, as of 2026, you must first check the official features and restrictions for each exchange.

Specifically, starting in 2026, Bybit provides an official feature for existing users who meet certain conditions to register an Affiliate Code within 14 days of sign-up. However, this cannot be used for accounts that already have a Referral/Affiliate relationship, and once an Affiliate Code is registered, it cannot be changed or canceled.

Bitget has a different structure. The currently published official sign-up guide instructs users to enter a Referral Code during the account registration process, and there is no confirmed general feature to freely change the referrer of an existing account. Additionally, one user can only KYC verify one Bitget account.

Therefore, the first thing you need to know is:

The referral change policies for Bybit and Bitget are different.

is the point.

1. Starting with the conclusion: Can you change Bybit/Bitget referral codes?

As of August 2026, it can be summarized simply as follows:

Situation	Bybit	Bitget
Enter code during new sign-up	Possible	Possible
Missed code during sign-up	Conditional post-registration possible	No general post-registration feature confirmed
Post-registration period	Within 14 days of sign-up	No official general feature confirmed
Existing Referral already exists	Cannot add new Affiliate Code	No free change feature confirmed
Change registered code	Impossible	No general change feature confirmed
Move code via KYC transfer	No	Not a general transfer feature of the same concept
Reset new Referral benefits via KYC	Not guaranteed	Not guaranteed
Multiple KYC accounts with same ID	1 KYC principle	1 KYC account
Recommend creating a new account	X	X

The key is:

“Changing a referral code” and “Changing/transferring KYC” are different features.

2. Bybit allows adding an Affiliate Code after sign-up

This is the most important change in the 2026 Bybit policy.

For users who failed to enter an Affiliate or KOL Invitation Code during sign-up, Bybit provides a feature to add an Affiliate Code directly within 14 days of sign-up.

Therefore:

“If you forgot the referral code when signing up for Bybit, you must create a new account.”

is no longer always correct.

You must check the official features first.

3. Conditions for Bybit post-registration Affiliate Code

It is not possible for just any account.

The official Bybit conditions are as follows:

Condition 1. Must be a Main Account

You cannot add an Affiliate Code directly from a Subaccount.

Condition 2. Must be within 14 days of sign-up

Applications through this feature will not be accepted after 14 days from sign-up.

Condition 3. Must not have an existing Referral relationship

If you are already registered under another:

Affiliate
Referrer

you cannot add a new Affiliate Code.

Condition 4. Must be an Affiliate Code, not a general Referral Code

Bybit does not support referral codes issued by general users through the Referral Program in the post-registration feature.

Only Affiliate Invitation Codes issued by the Bybit Affiliate Program are possible.

Condition 5. Some accounts are excluded

Market Maker or Institutional Accounts are not supported, and Affiliate Community joining may be restricted based on regional regulations.

4. How to add an Affiliate Code to an existing Bybit account

If you meet the conditions, use the official feature.

On the Bybit Account Info page:

Join an Affiliate’s Community

Check the item.

If you do not see this menu, your account may not meet the official conditions.

If the menu is displayed:

Access Account Info
Select Join an Affiliate’s Community
Enter Affiliate Invitation Code
Enter reason for adding
Confirm guidelines
Submit application
Check application status

Proceed in this order.

5. Can you change a Bybit Affiliate Code once registered?

According to current official guidelines, it is impossible.

Bybit states that once an Affiliate Code is registered:

Cancel
Change

cannot be done.

Therefore:

A referral code → B referral code → C referral code

It is not a system where you can freely change referrers based on fee benefits.

It is important to check when connecting for the first time.

6. What about accounts that already have a Bybit referrer?

If an account is already connected to an Affiliate or general Referrer, you cannot add a new Affiliate Code even if it is within 14 days.

In other words:

Users within 14 days of sign-up without a Referral

No existing Referral

→ Affiliate Code can be added if conditions are met

On the other hand:

Users within 14 days of sign-up without a Referral

Already registered with another Referral Code

→ New Affiliate Code cannot be added

is the case.

7. What is Bybit KYC Transfer?

Bybit actually has an official feature called Identity Transfer.

However, this feature is:

A feature for changing referral codes

not.

The purpose of Bybit Identity Transfer is to transfer only the Verified Identity information from one account to another.

8. What moves when you do a KYC Transfer?

Bybit official guidelines clearly explain that during Identity Transfer:

Only Verified Identity information moves.

The following items do not move:

Existing Referral Code
Affiliate Code
Assets
Email
Mobile phone number

In other words:

A feature that moves existing account referral relationships to a new account

is not.

Conversely:

If you move KYC, you can automatically receive new referral benefits.

is not a feature officially guaranteed.

9. Can you receive new sign-up benefits again via KYC Transfer?

You must be careful about this as well.

Bybit specifies that a new account that has received an Identity Transfer cannot repeatedly receive New User Rewards for activities that were already participated in on the existing account.

For example, just because a user who was already eligible for a Welcome Gift on a previous account moved their KYC to another account:

Recognized as a completely new person again

is not the structure.

Because of this, introducing Identity Transfer as:

“New sign-up benefit reset”

method is inaccurate.

10. How many KYC accounts does Bybit allow?

Bybit guides that for Individual KYC, only one account per user can process Identity Verification.

If necessary, you can move Verification to another account with the official Identity Transfer feature.

Therefore:

Maintain the same person’s KYC on multiple Main Accounts simultaneously

is different from the structure.

11. Do assets in the existing account move automatically after KYC Transfer?

No.

Bybit specifies that assets are not included in Identity Transfer.

Additionally, after Identity Transfer, Withdrawal and some Fiat-related restrictions may occur on the existing account and the target account for 24 hours.

Therefore:

Once you do face verification, assets and referral relationships move to the new account in 3 minutes

should not be explained as a feature that does this.

12. Actual situations where KYC Transfer is needed

Identity Transfer can be useful in the following situations.

Example:

When you want to organize your existing account access structure
When you need to move verified identity to another account of your own
When you need to switch existing and target accounts through official procedures

However:

A bypass feature to receive higher Referral Rebates

should not be defined as.

13. The first thing to do if you missed a Bybit referral code

If 14 days have not passed since new sign-up, it is recommended to check the official post-registration feature before creating a new account.

To summarize:

Users within 14 days of sign-up without a Referral

→ Check Join an Affiliate’s Community

Users already registered with a Referral

→ Cannot change to a new Affiliate Code

14 days passed since sign-up

→ Not eligible for official post-registration feature

is the case.

14. Bitget has a different structure than Bybit

The situation is different at Bitget.

In Bitget’s official Account Registration guide, during the sign-up process:

Enter email or mobile phone number
Enter Referral Code (optional)
Complete sign-up

is instructed.

In the currently published official general guide, unlike Bybit:

“Enter an Affiliate Code into an existing account for 14 days after sign-up.”

a universal feature is not confirmed.

Therefore, you should not apply Bybit’s post-registration policy to Bitget as is.

15. Bitget Referral Program is also based on new sign-up

In Bitget’s official Referral Program, invited users are instructed to sign up using a Referral Link or Code.

The Bitget Affiliate Program also explains that the Affiliate shares a unique Referral Link or Code, and Rebate occurs when a new user signs up and trades through that link.

Therefore, the Referral Relationship is fundamentally strongly connected to the Account Registration stage.

16. Can I change the referral code if I already have a Bitget account?

As of August 2026, in the published Bitget official general guide, it is difficult to confirm a universal feature where a user can freely change the Referral Relationship of an existing account to another Affiliate.

Therefore:

“If you tell customer service, anyone can change the referral code.”

“If you delete existing KYC, it will reconnect to the desired Referral.”

should not be generalized.

Checking whether an exception is possible for a specific account directly with Bitget Support is the most accurate way.

17. Can Bitget create 3 KYC accounts with the same ID?

No.

Currently, in the Bitget official KYC FAQ:

One user can only Identity Verify one Bitget Account.

is clearly instructed.

If you submit the same ID for multiple accounts, Verification may be rejected.

18. Is a second Bitget KYC possible if I change my passport/driver’s license?

You should not explain it that way.

The key is:

Number of Documents

not:

User Identity

is.

Just because one person uses:

First Account → Passport
Second Account → Driver’s License

does not mean that two independent KYC Accounts are automatically allowed.

The official Bitget standard is one KYC-verified Account per user.

19. Bitget KYC Reset feature exists

However, Bitget has an official feature called Reset Identity Verification.

But you should not understand this as a Referral Code change feature either.

Bitget instructs the following situations as examples of KYC Reset reasons.

Change of nationality
Loss or change of ID
Name/language related changes

etc.

In other words:

“Do a KYC Reset to switch to a better referral code.”

is not the official purpose.

20. What happens if you do a Bitget KYC Reset?

After a KYC Reset, the account temporarily becomes Unverified and:

Deposit
Withdrawal
Trading

etc. may have restrictions.

Bitget explains that you must complete Verification again to use all features.

21. Can I move KYC to another Bitget UID?

There is an important condition in the Bitget official Reset guide.

After resetting KYC:

Re-apply from the same UID

→ Can re-apply without separate restrictions

Apply from a different UID

→ Approval is required and a 30-day Waiting Period may apply

is instructed.

22. Does Bitget KYC Reset also reset the Referral relationship?

The Bitget KYC Reset official document only explains the Identity Verification change procedure, and does not instruct that using this procedure will automatically change the existing Referral relationship to a new Affiliate.

Therefore:

KYC Reset = Referral Reset

should not be viewed as.

The two features should be judged separately.

23. What if I want to receive higher benefits on an existing Bitget account?

The first thing to do is:

1. Check current Referral relationship

2. Check current actual Trading Fee

3. Check current Rebate or Reward

4. Inquire with Bitget Support about the possibility of changing the Affiliate of the existing Account

is.

If not officially supported:

Bypassing by forcibly creating a new Account/KYC structure

rather than doing that, while maintaining the current Account:

VIP
BGB Fee Deduction
Fee Promotion
Official Campaign

It is better to check for legitimate cost-saving methods.

24. Changing a Referral Code and Fee Discounts Are Not the Same Issue

The main reason for changing a referral code is ultimately the Trading Fee.

However, actual trading costs are not determined solely by a single Referral Code.

For example:

VIP Level
Maker/Taker
BGB Fee Deduction
Trading Promotion
Referral Rebate
External Payback

etc., can have an impact.

Therefore:

“My referral code is 10%, so I must abandon my account.”

There is no need to jump to that conclusion immediately.

It is important to compare the actual Net Trading Cost first.

25. Referral Commission and User Discounts Are Different

Especially on Affiliate pages:

40%
50%

Just because you see these numbers, you should not assume that the user receives the same percentage of Fee Discount.

In the Bitget Affiliate Program, the Affiliate Rebate is calculated based on the actual Trading Fee of the referred user. For example, if the Affiliate Rate is 40% and the Referral Users generate 100 USDT in fees, the structure is such that 40 USDT is paid to the Affiliate.

This is the Affiliate profit rate and is not automatically identical to the user’s Fee Discount.

26. Bybit Affiliate Code Works on the Same Principle

Just because there is a post-registration feature on Bybit, it does not mean:

If you enter an Affiliate Code, your fees will automatically be discounted to the maximum level.

Post-registration is a feature to officially link an Affiliate Relationship.

For the actual:

Rebate
Bonus
Fee Benefit

applied to the user, you must check the specific Affiliate settings and current Bybit conditions separately.

27. Will Deleting and Re-registering an Existing Account Solve It?

Simply recommending:

“Delete existing account → Create new account → Enter desired Referral Code”

as a universal solution is not advisable.

Exchanges can manage:

KYC Identity
New User Eligibility
Campaign Participation
Referral Abuse
Account History

separately.

In particular, moving or resetting KYC to a different account does not make a person a new user.

Therefore, you should not approach this as a workaround to receive New User Benefits again.

28. What If I Create a New Account Under a Family Member’s Name?

If a family member is a truly independent user who opens their own account and performs their own KYC and Trading, they may be considered a separate user.

However:

Using a family member’s identity to operate your own second Trading Account

is a completely different issue.

Using someone else’s identity to change a referral code is not recommended.

29. Does Using a Different Email Make Me a New User?

No.

An Email Address is just one of the Account Login Identifiers and is not the same concept as an actual Identity.

Especially for exchanges that require KYC:

New email = New person

is not a valid formula.

30. Does Using a VPN Create a New Account?

No.

A VPN is a technology that changes your network connection location.

It does not change your Referral Relationship or user Identity.

It is best to avoid using a VPN to bypass referral policies or New User Eligibility.

31. Actual Precautions for Bybit Identity Transfer

If you actually need to use Identity Transfer on Bybit, you need to be aware of several conditions.

According to current official guidelines:

Available 24 hours after KYC completion
Target Account must be in an Unverified state
Withdrawal/Fiat functions for both accounts may be restricted for 24 hours after Transfer
Open Positions must be managed first
Transfer restricted in some P2P situations
Existing unclaimed Rewards may disappear
Referral/Affiliate Code is not transferred
Assets are not transferred

etc.

Therefore, it is not a simple “3-minute Referral change feature.”

32. Checklist Before Bybit Identity Transfer

Do you really need an Identity Transfer?
Is the Target Account in an Unverified state?
Are there no Open Positions?
Are there no P2P Pending Orders?
Are there no unclaimed Rewards?
Have you checked the remaining Assets in the existing Account?
Do you understand that the Referral Code does not move after Transfer?
Do you understand that New User Rewards are not reset?

If you are using this feature to change a referral, it is better to verify your purpose once more.

33. Checklist When You Missed the Code After Bybit Registration

These three questions will resolve most cases.

Q1. Is it within 14 days of registration?

YES → Next question

NO → Not eligible for the official post-registration feature

Q2. Do you have no existing Referral/Affiliate?

YES → Next question

NO → Cannot add a new Affiliate Code

Q3. Is the Code you want to add an Affiliate Code?

YES → Check if official post-registration is possible

NO → General Referral Codes are not supported by this feature

That is all.

34. Things to Do Before Bitget Registration

Since Bitget does not currently have a universal 14-day post-registration feature like Bybit, it is more important to check the Referral Code before registering.

On the registration page:

Is the Referral Code correct?
Is there a Rebate applied to the user?
What conditions apply to Spot/Futures?
What are the Campaign conditions?

It is recommended to check these.

35. CoinPop Bybit Referral Code

The Bybit registration path guided by CoinPop is as follows.

Bybit Registration

Referral Code:

COINPOP

New users can check the Code and actual application conditions on the registration screen.

If you have already registered, it is better to first check in your Bybit Account Info if you meet the within 14 days of registration + no existing Referral + Affiliate Code condition.

36. CoinPop Bitget Referral Code

Bitget registration path:

Bitget Registration

Referral Code:

coinpop

Bitget allows you to enter a Referral Code during the registration process.

Therefore, it is simplest for new users to verify the application of the Referral Code before completing registration.

37. Does Using a CoinPop Code Guarantee Maximum Discount?

That should not be guaranteed.

Referral/Affiliate Benefits can vary depending on:

Exchange policy
Affiliate settings
User Account
Region
VIP Level
Product
Campaign

etc.

Therefore:

“Up to 50% lifetime discount”

rather than:

Check the Benefits displayed on the registration screen and your actual Account

is more accurate advice.

38. Should I Change My Account If I Find a Link with a Higher Discount?

First, compare the actual numbers.

For example:

Existing Account

Actual Futures Fee = 0.04%

New Advertisement

“50% Rebate”

Even if it says that, you must check if that 50% is:

Affiliate Commission
User Rebate
Payback Rate

You cannot conclude that the actual cost is lower than your existing Account just because the displayed number is higher.

39. Calculate the Actual Effective Fee Before Moving Accounts

The most important formula is simple.

Net Trading Fee = Actual Trading Fee – Actual Rebate

For example:

Trading Fee:

1,000 USDT

Actual Rebate:

300 USDT

Then the Net Trading Cost is:

700 USDT

The numbers in your actual Account Statement are more important than the:

50%
80%
90%

written in advertisements.

40. How to Check If Your Existing Referral Is Really Disadvantageous

Compare the following.

Item	Existing Account	New Registration Path
Actual Maker Fee
Actual Taker Fee
User Rebate
VIP
Token Fee Discount
External Payback
Final Net Fee

It is better to decide whether to keep your existing account after filling out this table.

41. Bybit vs Bitget Existing Account Handling Differences

Item	Bybit	Bitget
Referral Code at Registration	Possible	Possible
Missing Code After Registration	Conditional Affiliate Code addition within 14 days	No general universal post-registration confirmed
Already have Referral	Cannot change	No general free change feature confirmed
Change after adding Affiliate Code	Impossible	No general free change feature confirmed
KYC Account	1 account principle	1 account principle
KYC Transfer/Reset	Identity Transfer	Identity Verification Reset
Referral also moves	No	No basis for automatic change
New UID KYC	Official Transfer conditions	Approval + 30-day wait possible
Importance of checking Code before registration	High	Very High

Remembering just this table can help you avoid most confusion.

42. Bybit·Bitget Referral Change FAQ

Q1. I didn’t enter a referral code when signing up for Bybit. Can I add it later?

It is possible conditionally.

As of 2026, Bybit supports adding an Affiliate Invitation Code for a Main Account that is within 14 days of registration and has no existing Referral/Affiliate relationship.

General user Referral Codes are not eligible for this post-registration feature.

Q2. It has been more than 14 days since registration. Can I add a Bybit Code?

Currently, Bybit’s official post-registration feature states that it does not accept applications after 14 days.

Q3. I already have a Bybit referral code registered. Can I change it to another Code?

According to current official guidelines, you cannot change it to a new Affiliate Code.

Also, an Affiliate Code added post-registration cannot be canceled or changed after registration.

Q4. If I move my Bybit KYC to a new account, does the Referral Code move too?

No.

Bybit’s official documentation specifies that Referral Codes and Affiliate Codes are not included in the scope of Identity Transfer.

Q5. If I move my KYC, can I receive the new user Bonus again?

It is not guaranteed.

Bybit states that a new account cannot repeatedly receive Rewards for New User Activities that the existing account already participated in.

Q6. Can I add a referral code after signing up for Bitget?

In the currently public general Bitget registration/Referral official documentation, it is difficult to confirm a universal feature for post-registering an Affiliate Code within a certain period like Bybit.

Bitget guides users to enter a Referral Code during the registration stage.

It is recommended to check with Bitget Support regarding exception handling for individual accounts.

Q7. Can I change my Bitget referrer to someone else later?

In the currently public official general guide, it is difficult to confirm a feature that allows users to freely change their existing Referral Relationship.

Therefore, you should not assume that it is possible to change.

Q8. Can I create 3 accounts with the same ID on Bitget?

No.

The Bitget official KYC FAQ explains that one user can only Identity Verify one Bitget Account.

Q9. Can I use a passport for the first account and a driver’s license for the second account for KYC?

If it is the same user, simply changing the document type does not allow for multiple KYC Accounts.

Bitget’s official standard is one KYC Account per user.

Q10. If I reset Bitget KYC, can I verify immediately on a new account?

Not necessarily.

Bitget states that you can re-apply on the same UID after a KYC Reset, but re-applying on a different UID may require approval and a 30-day Waiting Period.

Q11. Does the referrer disappear if I do a Bitget KYC Reset?

The Bitget official KYC Reset document explains changing Identity Verification and does not describe it as a feature to reset the Referral Relationship.

Therefore, you should not view KYC Reset and Referral change as the same feature.

Q12. Is it better to create a new account for better fee benefits?

It is better to check the actual Fee and Rebate of your current account first.

If you create a new Account:

KYC
Referral
New User Eligibility
Reward
Account Policy

issues may arise separately.

There is no reason to abandon an existing Account just by looking at the advertised discount rate.

43. Final Action Sequence for Users Who Want to Change Referral Codes

Bybit

Within 14 days of registration + No Referral

→ Check official Join an Affiliate’s Community feature

Within 14 days of registration + Existing Referral

→ Cannot add a new Affiliate Code

Over 14 days since registration

→ Not eligible for general post-registration

Considering KYC Transfer

→ Understand first that it is not a Referral change feature

Bitget

Not yet registered

→ Check Referral Code on registration screen before signing up

Already registered

→ Check current Referral/Fee status

Wish to change to a different Referral

→ Check with Bitget Support if individual account change is possible

Considering KYC Reset

→ Not a Referral change feature

Considering new UID KYC

→ Check possibility of approval and 30-day Waiting Period

This flow is the safest.

44. Referral and KYC workarounds to avoid

“You can immediately move to a maximum fee discount account before KYC.”

“Save on fees for life in 3 minutes.”

“You can get new referral benefits by signing up with a new Bybit email and transferring your KYC.”

“Bitget allows you to create up to 3 accounts with the same ID.”

“If you use a passport for your existing account and a driver’s license for your new account, it will pass immediately.”

“You can delete your KYC and immediately move to an account with your desired referral code.”

“Switch to a new account to save 20–50% for life.”

Based on current official documentation, you should not generalize in this manner.

Specifically, Bybit states that during an Identity Transfer, the Referral/Affiliate Code is not transferred, and new user rewards cannot be claimed repeatedly.

Bitget also clearly enforces the principle of one KYC account per user.

45. Conclusion – In 2026, check for official post-registration features before attempting ‘workarounds’

The referral code issues for Bybit and Bitget should not be explained by a single rule.

As of 2026, Bybit has an official feature for post-registration affiliate code entry.

If it has been within 14 days of registration and you meet the following conditions:

Main Account
No existing referral/affiliate
Bybit Affiliate Invitation Code

You can join an affiliate community without creating a new account.

However, if you already have a referral relationship, you cannot freely change to a new affiliate, and once an affiliate code is added, it cannot be canceled or changed.

Bybit’s Identity Transfer is not a referral change feature.

What is transferred is the verified identity, but the following are not:

Referral Code
Affiliate Code
Assets
Email
Mobile Number

are not transferred.

Bitget requires a more cautious approach.

Current official documentation guides users to enter a referral code during the registration process, and there is no confirmed general-purpose feature for users to freely change existing referrals.

Furthermore:

A user can only KYC-verify one Bitget account.

Therefore, methods suggesting that you can verify multiple accounts using different IDs do not align with current official policies.

While Bitget has a KYC reset feature, re-verifying on a different UID may be subject to approval and a 30-day waiting period, and this feature is not intended for changing referral relationships.

Therefore, the most reasonable principle as of 2026 is simple:

Check the referral code before signing up, and if you missed it after signing up, check for official post-registration features provided by the exchange.

And:

Do not use KYC transfers, different IDs, or multiple accounts as a means to bypass referral systems.

is the rule.

New users using CoinPop can check the following official CoinPop paths:

Bybit

Referral Code: COINPOP

Bitget

Referral Code: coinpop

However, CoinPop also recommends that rather than relying on claims of “guaranteed maximum discount” or “highest lifetime rebate,” you should verify the current benefits displayed on the actual registration screen and your exchange account as the final standard.

Referral benefits are a means to reduce trading costs.

However, trying to obtain a higher discount rate by complicating:

Existing normal accounts
KYC
Reward eligibility
Referral relationships

can actually lead to greater problems.

Checking before signing up is the easiest way, and if you have already signed up, using official features is the safest way.

Official sources

Writing Standards and Disclaimer

This document was written as of August 2026, based on official Bybit materials regarding affiliate code post-registration and identity transfers, and official Bitget materials regarding account registration, referrals, affiliates, identity verification, and KYC resets.

Policies for Bybit and Bitget regarding referrals, affiliates, KYC, accounts, and regional regulations are subject to change. In particular, affiliate eligibility and user benefits may vary depending on the country, region, account type, and campaign, so you must check the exchange screen and the latest official terms at the time of actual use as the final standard.

This document does not encourage the use of VPNs, third-party identities, multiple accounts, or KYC circumvention to bypass referral or new user policies.

Affiliate Disclosure: CoinPop participates in the affiliate/referral programs of certain cryptocurrency exchanges and may receive a commission if a sign-up or trade occurs through a CoinPop link. Actual user fee discounts, rebates, and rewards should be verified based on the current settings of each exchange.

Risk Disclosure: Cryptocurrency and derivatives trading involve risks of price volatility, loss of principal, and forced liquidation. Referral codes, fee discounts, rebates, or paybacks do not guarantee investment profits.