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A Closer Look into Binance’s Cards, Deposits, and Staking Offers

source-logo  btcmanager.com 05 July 2022 08:40, UTC

Since it was founded in 2017, Binance has become one of the most prominent platforms in the cryptocurrency trading industry. The initial success of the exchange was so impressive that it had to suspend its registrations in January 2018. Since then, Binance has become one of the most established platforms in the industry. Besides being able to trade various types of cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, Binance also provides other services such as cards, deposits and staking offers. 

Binance Card Offers

Issuing company/ card type Cost Transaction fee Cash advance fee Cashback
Binance visa card No monthly fee No monthly fee. Up to 0.9% transaction fee. 25 EUR card re-issuance fee. No advance fees Earn cashback of 0.1% to 8% in BNB while spending with the card
Binance Refugee card No monthly fee Up to 0.9% transaction fee. 25 EUR card re-issuance fee. No advance fees 75 BUSD monthly for three months after purchase
Visa credit card No monthly fee on Binance side but may apply according to issuing bank’s rules 2% No advance fees Differs seasonally
Mastercard credit card No monthly fee on Binance side but may apply according to issuing bank’s rules 2% No advance fees Differs seasonally

Binance Visa Card Cashback 

The Binance Visa Card can give you a cashback on every purchase made with it. The amount of BNB that you have in your account will be used to determine the percentage of the credit card’s cashback.

The more BNB you have, the higher your rewards will be, and the more you’ll receive in the form of BNB as shown below;

Card Level Average BNB held within 30 days BNB rewards on your purchase
1 0 1%
2 10 2%
3 50 3%
4 200 4%
5 500 5%
6 2,000 6%
7 6,000 8%

Binance Card Cashback Program

Binance card recently announced a new cashback program for its users. The first 10,000 eligible new and existing Binance Card users who meet the various eligibility criteria and confirm participation by 2022-06-30 23:59(UTC) will be automatically enrolled into the new cashback program. They will receive 5% cashback on their monthly transaction amount. Existing card users who meet the same criteria but fail to confirm their participation by June 30, 2022 will also receive 5% cashback on their BNB holding.

Card level Monthly average BNB holding Monthly Binance Card Transaction Amount(EUR) Cashback Ratio Monthly cashback cap per user(EUR)
1 Amount < 1 0 < Amount ≤ 799 1% 8
2 1 ≤ Amount < 9 799 < Amount ≤ 1,499 2% 30
3 9 ≤ Amount < 39 Amount > 1,499 3% 60
4 39 ≤ Amount < 99 N/A 4% 200
5 99 ≤ Amount < 249 N/A 5% 275
6 249 ≤ Amount < 599 N/A 6% 350
7 Amount ≥ 599 N/A 8% 500

Eligibility Criteria for New Binance Card Users (10,000 users)

  • From 2022-06-10 at 00:00 until 2022-06-30 at 23:59 (UTC), non-Binance Card users must sign up for a Binance Card.
  • A minimum of four months of Binance trading history from 2021-06-01 00:00 to 2022-05-31 23:59 (UTC).
  • At the time of registration, should not hold more than one BNB of the monthly average BNB.

Eligibility Criteria for Existing Binance Card Users (10,000 users):

  • The duration of card usage from 2021-06-01 00:00 until 2022-05-31 23:59 (UTC) must be less than eight months.
  • A minimum of four months of Binance trading history, from 2021-06-01 00:00 till 2022-05-31 23:59 (UTC).
  • At the time of registration, you hold less than one BNB of the monthly average.

Binance Deposit Bonus 

Binance deposit bonuses are as follows;

Deposit amount Time-frame of deposit Reward
$50 First time  Up to $5
$50 Anytime with crypto $50 cashback voucher
$1000 Within first 7 days of registration $20 spot cashback voucher
$20,000 Within first 7 days of registration $25 spot cashback voucher 
First time deposits Specified first-time deposits Up to $100 in vouchers

Deposit rewards are earned by opening an account, verifying the account, completing tasks, and following guidelines.

Staking Rewards

Binance has a yield staking center for APYs of up to 104.62%, which is a high yield. Users can stake VET, SOL, AXS, NEAR, LUNA, ADA, CAKE and MATIC. The locked staking format is that of first come, first served. Notably, the interest calculation period is from 00:00 AM(UTC) after locked staking confirmation noted by the end of the corresponding product period. Users also receive the interest payout time daily.

Digital Assets Max. locked staking limit per user Duration Standard annualized interest rate Min. locked staking limit
SHIB 10 days 7,000,000 SHIB 10.12% 200 SHIB
AXS 90 days 3 AXS 104.62% 0.0001 AXS
VET 90 days 3,000 VET 7.32% 1 VET
SOL 90 days 3 SOL 12.12% 0.0001 SOL
AVAX 90 days 5AVAX 20.19% 0.0001 AVAX
NEAR 90 days 25 NEAR 20.27% 0.001 NEAR
LUNA 90 days 5 LUNA 16.67% 0.0001 LUNA
ADA 90 days 200 ADA 10.43% 0.001 ADA
MATIC 90 days 150 MATIC 20.09% 0.001 MATIC
CAKE 90 days 10 CAKE 70.56% 0.001 CAKE

There are some rules that should be followed when staking on Binance. Some of these are such as;

  • After the product ends, the interest on VET will be transferred to the users’ spot wallets. This happens between 00:00 AM and 04:00 AM (UTC).
  • The maximum number of users that can take part in a given cryptocurrency’s offerings is limited. This limit can be adjusted so that the offerings are open to all users.
  • The on-chain reward rate is adjusted daily based on the changes in the page display. The specific reward rate is subject to the day’s changes.
  • To view their Locked Staking assets, users can go to Wallets > Earn > Locked Staking > Locked.
  • The unlock period for Locked Staking products is one day.
  • Early redemption is a convenient way for users to receive their VET. It allows them to get their principal back and receive the interest. Due to the different time zones in the world, it can take up to 48 to 72 hours to receive their tokens.

Final Thoughts

Binance is an online crypto marketplace that supports more than 600 cryptocurrencies. It also offers crypto trading pairs, staking, and deposit rewards. In addition, Binance fees are quite low making it an attractive exchange to users. The exchange also has its own currency, BNB, that is used for trading fees, listing fees, withdrawal fees, and cashback payments. 

However, remember that your choice of a crypto exchange comes down to personal preference which should follow after in-depth research across different platforms You can look into a platform’s cryptocurrency offers, staking features, fees, and transaction limits, among others. When you analyze this, you can come up with a conclusive crypto exchange that best suits your needs. 

Meanwhile, note that the crypto space is just like any other investment. It is still quite risky and informed decisions come in handy to avoid making huge losses. Also, note that cryptocurrencies are volatile and the surges and plunges are quite sudden over a short period.

It definitely is not new for crypto to lose hundreds overnight. Therefore, it is advisable to be very cautious when exploring how to invest in the crypto space.

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