Polymarket referral program
Traders with at least $10,000 in lifetime volume can refer others. Since 28 May 2026, referrers earn 10% of a direct referral's net trading fees and 5% from indirect referrals, for 30 days after sign-up or until the referral reaches the Platinum tier.
How it works (terms since 28 May 2026)
- Eligibility: an account with at least $10,000 of lifetime trading volume.
- Links: use the share button on any market or profile page. A new user must sign up within 30 days of clicking.
- Direct referrals: 10% of the net fees they pay (what Polymarket keeps after their own taker rebate).
- Indirect referrals (people your referrals bring in): 5% of their net fees.
- Window: 30 days from sign-up, or until the referral reaches the Platinum tier, whichever comes first.
- Payouts: daily in pUSD.
The program launched in March 2026 with higher rates (30% and 10% for 180 days). Many third-party sites still quote those old terms.
Realistic expectations
You earn a share of fees, not of volume or losses. Makers pay no fees and geopolitics markets are free, so a referred user who mostly places limit orders or trades geopolitics generates nothing for you. With a 30-day window, referral income is small unless you bring in many active traders. Polymarket disqualifies self-referrals and inauthentic trading.
Does a referral link give new users a bonus?
On the international platform the program pays referrers; it does not by itself discount fees for the new user. Polymarket US has run separate new-user promotions. Check current terms inside the app rather than trusting third-party "promo code" claims.
Ready to try it? Check it is available where you live, then open Polymarket.
Open PolymarketFrequently asked questions
How much can I earn from Polymarket referrals?
10% of direct referrals' net fees and 5% of indirect referrals' net fees, for 30 days per referral or until they reach the Platinum tier.
Can I refer myself?
No. Self-referrals and inauthentic trading are disqualified.