Updated Rules checked 2026-10-11
On MEXC there is really only one official way to switch: if your account was registered within the last 30 days and has no referrer yet, you can add one with the official “self-service inviter binding” feature. Once a referral is bound, MEXC states that it can’t be changed or removed, and MEXC offers no switch request or reassignment after a period of inactivity. This guide covers MEXC’s official rules, the options and risks for people who are already bound, and the steps involved if you go through Fee Otter.
The official rules below were checked on 2026-10-11 and are provided for reference.
Can you switch your MEXC referral code?
| Your situation | Can you switch? | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Registered within 30 days, no referrer | Yes | Go to the self-service inviter binding page and enter your referrer’s invite code or UID; your referrer must have signed up before you |
| Registered more than 30 days ago, no referrer | You can’t add one yourself | The page asks you to contact support; MEXC doesn’t state officially whether support can add one |
| Already have a referrer | No | MEXC states that once an invite code is bound, it can’t be changed or removed |
| Opening another account, or deleting your account and signing up again | Not listed officially as a way to switch | One person can complete identity verification on at most 2 accounts; the terms of service prohibit bulk-registering accounts for extra benefits; see the risks below |
How do you add a MEXC referrer yourself within 30 days of sign-up?
MEXC’s self-service binding guide lists these conditions: the account was registered within the last 30 days and is a main account; sub-accounts can’t be bound (MEXC guide to self-service referrer binding). The steps:
- Log in to your main account and open the self-service inviter binding page (you can also get there from the Help Center).
- Enter either your referrer’s invite code or your referrer’s UID. If the code doesn’t exist, the system shows “This inviter does not exist, please re-enter”.
- Check the referrer details, then tap “Confirm binding” and the system completes it automatically.
Binding fails in three cases: your referrer signed up after you (MEXC only accepts a referrer who registered before the invitee), your account and the referrer’s have the same identity details, or the system shows “Your account does not currently support self-service inviter binding”. In that last case, MEXC asks you to contact online support. MEXC’s affiliate FAQ also states that within 30 days of sign-up, you can add a referrer through support or the self-service feature (MEXC affiliate FAQ).
The page reminds you that this binds your own inviter, not a friend you invited, and that once bound, it can’t be undone or changed. Double-check the invite code before you submit.
More than 30 days, or you already have a referrer: can you still switch on MEXC?
MEXC’s affiliate FAQ answers “Can an invitee’s invite code be changed?” with no: once an invite code is bound, it can’t be changed or removed. For accounts registered more than 30 days ago, the self-service binding page says you can no longer bind one yourself and asks you to contact online support. MEXC doesn’t state officially whether support can still add a referrer after 30 days. You can ask, but don’t count on it.
We found no rules in MEXC’s official pages for switch requests, transferring identity verification (KYC), or reassigning the referrer after an account has been inactive for a while. The methods circulating online all involve opening another account:
Opening a new account with an email that has never been registered
This is the method Fee Otter’s MEXC switching guide suggests: use an email address that has never been registered on MEXC and sign up for a new account through an affiliate’s link. These are the relevant official rules:
- Number of accounts: MEXC’s identity verification FAQ states that each user can complete identity verification on at most two MEXC accounts (MEXC KYC FAQ). If your ID document has already been used on more accounts than the limit allows, verification will be rejected.
- Terms of service: MEXC’s terms of service prohibit “bulk-registration of accounts to obtain additional benefits or resources” (MEXC terms of service). The terms don’t state whether one person opening a second account to change referrers counts as a violation.
- Self-referral: MEXC’s referral rules strictly prohibit inviting yourself, and violations result in the related commission being cancelled (MEXC referral rules). If you invite a new account from your own old account, the binding won’t go through anyway, because the identity details are the same.
The new account is a separate account: your trading history doesn’t carry over, and you have to move your assets yourself. This site doesn’t recommend opening another account just to change referrers. If you do go ahead, first ask MEXC support whether the referral will be counted normally on that account.
Deleting your account and signing up again
Fee Otter’s guide says that if you’ve used up both accounts, you delete one first. MEXC’s account deletion guide lists these conditions: accounts with total assets above 5 USDT can’t be deleted; after submitting a request, you also have to contact online support to provide more information and verify your identity; deletion is completed within 15 business days, during which you can’t deposit or trade; and after deletion you can’t log in to the original account again, and neither the account nor its assets can be recovered (MEXC account deletion guide). This method is high-risk, and this site doesn’t recommend it.
Don’t open an account with a family member’s or friend’s identity details. Registering with someone else’s identity breaks the exchange’s rules, and both the account and its assets may run into problems.
How do you confirm your MEXC referrer is bound?
After self-service binding, go to “Invite Friends” → “My Inviter” on MEXC. If you can see your referrer’s details there, the binding is done. If you bound a rebate site, also bind your UID on the rebate site; the whole process is complete only once that’s approved and rebates start showing up in your history.
Steps through Fee Otter
- No MEXC account yet: sign up through Fee Otter’s MEXC sign-up link, the mexc.com sign-up page. The invite code is
mexc-FEEOTTER; before submitting, check that the field is filled in, including the “mexc-” prefix. - Already registered, within 30 days, no referrer: enter
mexc-FEEOTTERon the self-service inviter binding page. If it won’t go in, get the invite code or UID to use from Fee Otter’s support. - Sign up for Fee Otter and bind your MEXC UID. It needs only your UID, never your password, a verification code or an API key.
- Rebates usually show up in your Fee Otter history after the exchange’s daily report is imported (the next day); if nothing appears after more than two days, give your UID to support so they can check.
Fee Otter’s rebate page lists MEXC at 60% (a 20% automatic fee rebate from the exchange + a 40% extra rebate from Fee Otter) (checked 2026-10-11). The extra 40% is paid by Fee Otter, not the exchange, and not Kevin Wu. To use only the referral code without a rebate site, see MEXC referral code.
What are the risks of switching on MEXC?
- It can’t be changed after binding: you get only one chance at self-service binding, and a mistake can’t be undone.
- Invited users aren’t eligible for VIP: MEXC’s VIP program announcement states that affiliate users, invited users, market makers and institutional users are not eligible for VIP (MEXC VIP program announcement, 2025-03-21). Fee Otter’s page says rebates and VIP discounts can be stacked, which doesn’t match this official rule. If you trade heavily and care about VIP, think it through before binding.
- Some trades don’t earn rebates: MEXC states that trades placed through the API don’t count toward rebates, and neither do fees offset with futures trial funds or fees from abnormal trading; zero-fee pairs have no fees, so they earn no rebates either.
- Opening another account or deleting your account: the account limit, the terms of service and the deletion restrictions are covered above; MEXC doesn’t list any of these as a way to switch.
- Rebate sites are third parties: Fee Otter may change its rates or rules, or may shut down. Binding needs only your UID; never give your password, a verification code or an API key to anyone who asks. See how to spot a rebate scam.
FAQ
Can I change my MEXC referral code?
No. MEXC states that once an invitee’s invite code is bound, it can’t be changed or removed, and support has no public channel for changing it.
Can I add a MEXC referral code after signing up?
Yes, but only within 30 days of sign-up, on a main account with no referrer yet, and your referrer must have signed up before you. Just enter the invite code or UID on the self-service inviter binding page. The deadlines for adding a code on other exchanges are in can you add a referral code after sign-up.
Why won’t MEXC self-service binding work?
There are three common reasons: your referrer signed up after you, your account and the referrer’s have the same identity details, or the system shows “Your account does not currently support self-service inviter binding”. The first two are MEXC’s binding rules; for the last one, MEXC asks you to contact online support. Also, self-service binding is only available for main accounts registered within the last 30 days; sub-accounts can’t be bound.
How many MEXC accounts can one person open?
MEXC’s identity verification FAQ says each user can complete identity verification on at most two accounts. But the terms of service also prohibit bulk-registering accounts for extra benefits, so opening another account just to change referrers isn’t recommended.
How much rebate do I get after switching?
It depends on which referrer you bind. MEXC calculates rebates on net fees (after bonuses and discounts are deducted) and pays them the next day; if you bind Fee Otter, the rate is in “Steps through Fee Otter” above. MEXC doesn’t say that fees paid before binding are counted retroactively, so assume only trades after binding count. If you haven’t received a rebate, see what to do if your referral rebate hasn’t arrived.
How do I check whether my MEXC referrer is bound?
Go to “Invite Friends” → “My Inviter”. If you can see your referrer’s details there, the binding is done. If you bound a rebate site, also bind your UID on the rebate site; the whole process is complete only once that’s approved and rebates show up in your history. For how to check on other exchanges, see how to check whether your referral code is bound.
Each exchange’s switching rules are in how to switch your referral code; whether signing up with a referral code affects VIP is covered in VIP and referral rebates; the differences between rebate sites are in how to choose a rebate site; and referral codes for other exchanges are in crypto exchange referral codes.