Does Backpack Exchange have a sign-up bonus?

Backpack does not currently offer a cash deposit bonus or a points bonus for signing up. The real perk is a 5% discount on trading fees when you register through a referral link.

How do I get the 5% fee discount?

Open your account through a referral link and complete verification. The 5% trading-fee discount attaches to your account automatically, at no extra cost.

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Backpack Exchange Sign-Up Bonus

Straight talk: Backpack does not hand out a cash deposit bonus or a points bonus for signing up. What you can get is a 5% discount on trading fees by registering through a referral link — free, and better than signing up without one.

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Note: Exchange promotions change and can vary by region. The 5% fee discount reflects the standard referral perk; always confirm the current offer on Backpack's own site after you click through. We keep this page updated.

How to get the 5% discount

Click the referral link

Open Backpack via our link so your account is tagged for the discount.

Register & verify

Create your account and complete identity verification (KYC).

Start trading

The 5% fee discount applies as you trade — nothing extra to do.

Get your 5% fee discount

Two minutes to open an account, and the 5% discount is applied automatically through our link — no cash bonus gimmicks, just lower fees.

Bonus FAQ

Is there really no cash sign-up bonus?

Correct — Backpack doesn't currently pay a cash deposit bonus or a points bonus just for registering. Be wary of any site claiming otherwise. The genuine, verifiable perk is the 5% trading-fee discount via a referral link.

Do I need to deposit to get the discount?

No deposit is needed to open the account. The 5% fee discount simply applies as you trade.

How is this different from the referral code?

It's the same mechanism — the referral link is how the 5% discount is delivered. See our referral code page.