Opening a Bybit account takes about ten minutes: fill in the sign-up form, confirm your email, and verify your identity. This guide walks through every screen in order so you know exactly what to expect before you start.
One thing matters more than anything else: referral code CRYPTPERKS must be entered when the account is created. It activates the up to $30,000 welcome package and the 20% fee discount that applies to every trade you make. It cannot be added to an account that already exists.
Step 1: Click our referral link
Click the "Claim Bonus" button above — it opens Bybit's registration page with referral code CRYPTPERKS already filled in. This is the only way to guarantee the code is applied correctly. If you reach Bybit directly (via app or browser search), you will need to type CRYPTPERKS manually in Step 4.
Step 2: Select your country and click Create Account
Bybit will ask where you live. Select your country from the dropdown — this determines which features and payment methods are available to you. Tick the Terms of Service checkbox if it is not already checked, then press the orange Create Account button.
Step 3: Enter referral code CRYPTPERKS
On the registration form, click "Referral Code (Optional)" to expand the field and type CRYPTPERKS. A green checkmark appears when the code is accepted. If you arrived via our referral link, it is already filled in — just confirm the checkmark is showing.
This step is critical. Bybit cannot add a referral code after the account is created — the $30,000 welcome package and 20% fee discount are locked in right now. Once you click Create Account without a code, both are permanently forfeited.
Step 4: Enter your email address and click Create Account
Enter your email address or mobile number in the top field. Double-check it carefully — your 6-digit verification code will be sent there in a moment. Then click the orange Create Account button. You can also sign up with Google, Apple, or Telegram if you prefer.
What referral code CRYPTPERKS unlocks
Maximum welcome bonus by exchange — Bybit leads the market
Bybit's $30,000 is the largest welcome package of any major exchange. It unlocks in tiers through deposit and trading milestones — treat it as a maximum rather than a guaranteed flat payment. The 20% fee discount applies immediately to every trade from day one.
Code CRYPTPERKS activates two things simultaneously. First, it qualifies your account for Bybit's welcome package — a tiered program that currently advertises rewards up to $30,000, unlocked through deposit size and trading volume milestones tracked in the Rewards Hub. Second, it applies a 20% discount to your trading fees for as long as you hold the account.
The fee discount is the more immediately valuable benefit. At Bybit's standard 0.10% spot rate, a 20% discount means you pay 0.08% on every trade from your first order onward. On $100,000 of annual spot volume that is $20 saved — before you have completed a single bonus task.
Step 5: Verify your email with the 6-digit code
Bybit sends a 6-digit code to the email address you just entered. Open your inbox, find the Bybit email, and type the code into the boxes. The code expires in 5 minutes — use the Resend button if needed.
If nothing arrives within a minute, check your spam or junk folder. Exchange verification emails are occasionally filtered there.
Step 6: Create a strong password
Set a strong login password. Bybit requires at least 8 characters including one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, and one number. Once all four green checkmarks appear, click Create Account.
Your Bybit account is now created. Save your password somewhere secure — this is the credential you will use every time you log in.
Step 7: Complete KYC and earn $20 — click "Verify to Earn $20"
On your profile page, click the "Get Verified Now" button. Bybit shows the Proof of Identity screen — select your country or region and click the orange "Verify to Earn $20" button.
Bybit will ask you to photograph a government ID (passport, national ID card, or driving licence) and take a brief selfie. Use clear, well-lit photos with no glare. Verification is usually approved within minutes and unlocks full deposits, withdrawals, and your $20 KYC bonus.
You're verified: deposit, trade, and collect your rewards
With KYC complete, your Bybit account is fully open. You can deposit crypto directly or buy with a card, trade spot and futures, and access all platform features including the Trading Arena tournaments and Launchpool events.
Your welcome rewards are tracked in the Bybit Rewards Hub, accessible from the main menu. The tasks listed there — deposit milestones, first trade, volume targets — are what convert the advertised welcome package into actual credited rewards. Complete them at your own pace.
If you have not yet created the account, the button below opens Bybit with referral code CRYPTPERKS pre-filled — the 20% fee discount and full welcome package eligibility activate the moment you complete registration.