Quick Answer
OKX perpetual contracts have 0.020% maker / 0.050% taker fees. With 20% cashback from cashback.day, your effective fees drop to 0.016% maker / 0.040% taker β among the lowest in the industry.
OKX Perpetual Fee Structure
Base Fees (No VIP)
USDT Perpetual0.020%0.050%
USDC Perpetual0.020%0.050%
Coin-Margined0.020%0.050%
After 20% Cashback
TypeMakerTakerAnnual Save ($1M/mo)
**After CB****0.016%****0.040%****$1,200**
OKX vs Other Exchanges (Perpetual)
ExchangeMakerTakerAfter CB (Taker)Rank
MEXC0.000%0.010%0.008%#1 cheapest
**OKX**0.020%0.050%**0.040%****#2 cheapest**
Binance0.020%0.050%0.040%#2 tied
Bitget0.020%0.050%0.040%#2 tied
Bybit0.020%0.055%0.044%#5
OKX ties with Binance/Bitget on perpetual fees, beating Bybit by 0.004%.
Full comparison: exchange cashback comparison
OKX VIP Tiers + Cashback Stacking
OKX VIP tiers reduce base fees. Cashback applies AFTER VIP discount:
VIP Level30d VolumeMakerTakerAfter CB (Taker)
Regular<$5M0.020%0.050%0.040%
VIP1$5M+0.018%0.045%0.036%
VIP2$10M+0.016%0.040%0.032%
VIP3$20M+0.014%0.035%0.028%
VIP4$50M+0.012%0.030%0.024%
VIP5$100M+0.010%0.025%0.020%
VIP5 + cashback = 0.020% taker β 60% lower than standard.
How to Get OKX Perpetual Cashback
Step 1: Register Through cashback.day
Visit OKX cashback page and register a new account.
Step 2: Complete KYC
OKX requires identity verification for trading. Complete KYC to unlock all features.
Step 3: Deposit and Trade
Deposit USDT and open perpetual positions. Both maker and taker orders qualify for cashback.
Step 4: Receive USDT Weekly
20% cashback is automatically calculated and deposited to your account in USDT every week.
OKX Perpetual Features
Available pairs300+ perpetual contracts
SettlementUSDT, USDC, or coin-margined
Funding intervalEvery 8 hours
Trading fee discountBNB-equivalent: None (but VIP tiers)
Copy tradingAvailable with fee rebate
Cross/isolated marginBoth supported
Optimization Tips for OKX Perps
Use limit orders β Maker fee 0.020% vs taker 0.050% = 60% savings before cashbackStack with VIP β Higher volume = lower base fees + cashback on topTrade high-volume pairs β Better spreads, lower slippage: BTC, ETH, SOLUse USDT perpetuals β Most liquid, best spreadsCombine strategies β Use maker + VIP + cashback for maximum reductionMore optimization: maker-taker fees explained
Annual Savings Example
Active Trader: $500K/month, mixed orders
Without cashbackWith 20% CBSavings
$250/month fees$200/month net$50/month
$3,000/year$2,400/year**$600/year**
Pro Trader: $5M/month, maker-heavy
Without cashbackWith 20% CBSavings
$1,500/month$1,200/month$300/month
$18,000/year$14,400/year**$3,600/year**
Get OKX 20% Cashback β
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