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Bybit trading fees explained: maker, taker, VIP, and what you can get back
A plain guide to what Bybit charges on spot and derivatives, how VIP levels and coupons change it, and how a rebate stacks on top.
Maker versus taker
A taker order removes liquidity: a market order, or a limit order that crosses the book and fills immediately. A maker order rests in the order book and waits. Exchanges want resting orders, so makers pay less.
Standard Bybit rates for a regular account:
| Market | Maker | Taker |
|---|---|---|
| USDT perpetuals | 0.020% | 0.055% |
| Spot | 0.100% | 0.100% |
Rates change over time and by region, so always check the fee page in your own account.
What VIP levels do
Bybit lowers fees as your 30-day volume or asset balance grows. VIP 1 starts at a few million USDT of monthly derivatives volume and taker fees step down level by level. Most retail traders never reach VIP 1, which is exactly why a rebate matters: it is the only fee reduction available at normal volumes.
Coupons and bonuses
Fee coupons and trading bonuses reduce the fee you pay on specific trades. They also reduce the affiliate commission on those trades, since commission is calculated on the fee actually collected. This is the main reason a per-trade estimate and the commission Bybit reports can differ by a few percent.
How a rebate stacks on top
A rebate does not touch Bybit's fee schedule. You pay the normal fee; the affiliate receives their commission; the rebate program returns part of that commission to you afterwards. The result is a lower effective fee:
- Fee paid: 100 USDT
- Affiliate commission at 50%: 50 USDT
- Rebate at 40% of commission: 20 USDT back
- Effective fee: 80 USDT, a 20% reduction
Because it is paid daily and in USDT to your own UID, it behaves like a standing discount rather than a one-off promotion.
Spot versus derivatives
Both count. Commission is reported on spot and perpetual fees alike, and the 30-day volume used for tiers includes both. Options and some newer products may not pay affiliate commission; the daily credit reflects whatever Bybit actually reports.
A practical habit
If you can, place limit orders that rest in the book. Maker fees are a third of taker fees on perpetuals, and the rebate applies on top of whichever you pay. Lower fee times a rebate is the cheapest way to trade a given size.