Kraken Referral Code: starsearn
Kraken's referral code is starsearn — the same thing people call a Kraken invite code or promo code. Enter it when you open your account, deposit $100 by bank transfer or crypto, trade $100, and Kraken pays you $10 in Bitcoin. Card deposits don't count, the code can't be added after sign-up, and there is no no-deposit bonus.
How to Get the $10
| Step | What counts |
|---|---|
| 1. Sign up | With code starsearn, when the account is created. It can't be added later. |
| 2. Deposit $100 | By bank transfer or crypto. Card, Apple Pay and Google Pay deposits don't count. |
| 3. Trade $100 | Buying and selling crypto counts. Trades only between dollars and stablecoins don't. |
| Reward | $10 in Bitcoin, paid to the new account. |
Not offered in the UK, Russia, Belarus, sanctioned countries and some other markets, or to residents of New York, Maine and New Hampshire. Terms from Kraken's referral plan, checked 2026-10-09.
The $10 Didn't Arrive? Check These
- 1How you funded the account: a card, Apple Pay or Google Pay deposit doesn't count — a bank transfer or a crypto deposit does.
- 2What you traded: dollars into USDT or USDC alone doesn't count; buy or sell a crypto such as Bitcoin or TON.
- 3Whether the code was used: it has to be entered at sign-up. An account opened without starsearn can't get it later.
- 4Where the account is: the reward isn't offered in every country, or in New York, Maine and New Hampshire.
What Kraken Charges
| Where | Fee |
|---|---|
| Kraken Pro, limit order (maker) | 0.40% at the entry tier |
| Kraken Pro, market order (taker) | 0.80% at the entry tier |
| Kraken app, instant Buy / Sell | 1% plus a spread |
From kraken.com/features/fee-schedule, checked 2026-10-08. Rates fall as your 30-day trading volume grows.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Kraken referral code?
starsearn. Enter it when you open your Kraken account, deposit $100 by bank transfer or crypto, trade $100, and Kraken pays you $10 in Bitcoin.
Is there a Kraken invite code?
Yes — an invite code is a referral code. Use starsearn when you open your account to get the $10 in Bitcoin after a $100 bank or crypto deposit and $100 traded.
Is there a Kraken promo code?
Kraken doesn't publish public promo codes; the codes people share are referral codes like starsearn. Kraken also runs time-limited campaigns for futures, options and other products, which vary by region.
Is there a Kraken bonus with no deposit?
No. The referral reward needs a $100 deposit by bank transfer or crypto and $100 of trading. Offers promising a no-deposit Kraken bonus are not from Kraken.
Can I add a referral code after signing up?
No. The code has to be entered when the account is created, so open Kraken through the referral link or type the code at sign-up.
Why didn't I get my Kraken referral bonus?
The usual reasons: the account was funded by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, which don't count; the trades were only between dollars and stablecoins; the code wasn't entered at sign-up; or the account is in a place where the reward isn't offered.
Does the Kraken referral bonus work in the UK?
No. UK rules have banned crypto refer-a-friend bonuses since October 2023, so a code gives no reward there.
Does it work in the US?
Yes, except for residents of New York, Maine and New Hampshire, where the reward isn't offered.
Does the code work for Kraken Pro?
Yes. One Kraken account works in both the Kraken app and Kraken Pro, so sign up with the code once and use either.
Do Kraken promo codes reduce trading fees?
No. The reward is the $10; fees follow Kraken's schedule. Kraken Pro starts at 0.40% for limit (maker) orders and 0.80% for market (taker) orders, while the app's instant Buy and Sell charge 1% plus a spread.
How do I pay lower fees on Kraken?
Trade on Kraken Pro rather than with the app's instant Buy, use limit orders to pay the maker rate, and Kraken lowers the rates further as your 30-day trading volume grows.
Kraken pays us a reward when an account opened with our code meets the same terms. Your $10 is the same either way.