Kraken Pro app referrals

Invite your friends to Kraken through our referral program and you can earn up to a $200 bonus, when they sign up and trade with the Kraken Pro app! This article will walk you through the referral process and answer any questions you may have.

This article is tailored to clients using the Kraken Pro app.

How it works

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Share your referral link: Invite your friends to Kraken by sending them your unique referral link from the Kraken Pro app.
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Friend signs up: Your friend must use your referral link to create a new Kraken account via the Kraken Pro app.
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Make a deposit: They need to deposit cash into their Kraken account.
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Start trading: Once they trade crypto, you both receive the referral bonus!

The deposit and trading conditions required are variable. Be sure to review the specific terms applicable in your Pro app.

Am I eligible?

To be eligible to refer a friend, you must meet the following requirements:

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Location: You are located in the USA, Netherlands, France, Spain, Poland, Italy, Belgium, or Ireland.
More locations coming soon!
Presently, referrals are not available to clients located in Germany.
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Account verification: You have a verified Kraken account.
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Referee: Your friend or Referee must not have previously created a Kraken account, and they must sign up via the Kraken Pro app to be eligible.

Duplicate accounts will be disqualified.

As a reminder please use the Kraken Pro app when referring a friend to Kraken. Your friend must sign up via the Kraken Pro app to be eligible.

How do I refer my friends to Kraken?

Important: The friend you refer must reside in the same country as you reside, or, if you reside in an eligible European Economic Area (EEA) country, they may reside in any other eligible EEA country.

To refer your friends:

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Open your Kraken Pro app.
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If you see the referral banner tap Invite friends. Alternatively, go to your Account page and tap Invite friends beside Referrals.
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On the next screen tap Invite friends, once more, to generate your referral link. You can also copy the code to share later (Copy link).
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Share your link. Either send the copied link directly to your friends or, if you tapped Invite friends, share it via your chosen communication platform.
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That’s it! Now you can help your friend get started with the steps below.

A friend referred me, what do I need to do to earn the referral bonus?

As a reminder please use the Kraken Pro app when completing the steps below if the referral link was sent from the Pro app.

If you received a referral link or code, follow these simple steps.

Using a referral link:

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Follow the referral link to download the Kraken Pro app and create your Kraken account.
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Once your account is activated follow next steps here to qualify for a bonus.

Using a unique referral code:

Your unique referral code isn't necessary to continue when it comes to making an account, but it is necessary to use it to enroll in the referral program

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Download the Kraken Pro app and create your Kraken account.
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During account creation you can enter your referral code.
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Once your account is activated and verified you can start the referral steps.

To qualify for the referral bonus

The deposit and trading conditions required are variable. Be sure to review the specific terms applicable in your Kraken Pro app.

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Deposit fiat (cash) to your new Kraken account. The amount required will be shown in your Pro app.
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Trade crypto: Make one trade or multiple trades to reach the total required amount outlined in your Pro app.

You can use most deposit options available on the Kraken Pro app, excluding debit/ credit card deposits.

How do I trade?

You can trade using any Kraken platform.

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Trade on the Kraken Pro app
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Trade via Kraken Pro web

Is there a deadline for the Referee to perform the required actions?

Yes, after you create your new Kraken account, you will have 30 days to perform the required actions. A countdown will be shown in your app.

How much is the referral bonus?

The bonus payout is a fixed amount of $20 in your default currency. This could be €50 worth of BTC, CA$20 of BTC, $20 USDG).

When will I receive my referral bonus?

Within 21 days of completing term conditions.