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Coinbase vs Gemini
Side-by-side comparison of Coinbase and Gemini referral programs. Which one earns you more? Here are the facts.
[ HIGHER PAYOUT ]
Coinbase offers up to 50% revenue share (30-day window).
Coinbase
Gemini
CATEGORY
CEX
CEX
COMMISSION
50% fee share, 3 months
$50 crypto per qualified signup
MODEL
revenue-share
fixed-per-signup
MAX REV SHARE
50%
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PAYOUT
fiat/USDC
BTC
MIN PAYOUT
$10
$15
FREQUENCY
MONTHLY
ON-EVENT
FIRST PAYOUT
~45d
~14d
COOKIE
30D
30D
KYC
YES
YES
GEO BLOCKED
NONE
NONE
RISK
LOW
LOW
RATING
3.9/5 (220)
3.7/5 (88)
PROGRAM AGE
6y
5y
Coinbase
PROS
- +US-compliant
- +strongest US brand
- +50% highest for US CEX
- +USDC/fiat payout
CONS
- −3-month cap limits LTV
- −Slow monthly via Impact
Gemini
PROS
- +US-compliant
- +Simple flat bounty
- +Trusted beginner brand
CONS
- −$15 flat = low LTV
- −30-day cookie
- −One-time only