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Coinbase vs KuCoin

Side-by-side comparison of Coinbase and KuCoin referral programs. Which one earns you more? Here are the facts.

[ HIGHER PAYOUT ]

Coinbase offers up to 50% revenue share (30-day window).

Coinbase
KuCoin
CATEGORY
CEX
CEX
COMMISSION
50% fee share, 3 months
40% spot + 5% sub-affiliate
MODEL
revenue-share
revenue-share
MAX REV SHARE
50%
40%
PAYOUT
fiat/USDC
USDT/native
MIN PAYOUT
$10
No minimum
FREQUENCY
MONTHLY
DAILY
FIRST PAYOUT
~45d
~1d
COOKIE
30D
LIFETIME
KYC
YES
YES
GEO BLOCKED
NONE
US, NL, CA
RISK
LOW
MEDIUM
RATING
3.9/5 (220)
3.5/5 (120)
PROGRAM AGE
6y
6y

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

KuCoin

PROS
  • +Deep altcoin listings
  • +Sub-affiliate 5%
CONS
  • Legal uncertainty
  • 3 geo blocks