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Claim your Kraken welcome bonus of up to $20 USDG in five clear steps — sign up with the code in the Kraken app, verify, fund by bank transfer, and make one qualifying trade before your in-app countdown runs out.

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  1. 1

    Open the invite link or enter the code

    Open the invite link on your phone so signup happens in the Kraken app — Kraken's current terms require referred signups to go through the mobile app — and the referral attaches automatically, or paste code rfqr7jtt into the referral field on the app's signup screen. You must be a brand-new Kraken user — the code can't be added to an existing account, and duplicate accounts or devices are disqualified.

  2. 2

    Create and verify your account (KYC)

    Register with your email, then complete identity verification. Kraken is a regulated exchange, so a photo ID is required before you can fund or trade. This usually takes a few minutes to a few hours.

  3. 3

    Deposit fiat by bank transfer

    Fund your account with cash (USD, EUR, etc.) via bank transfer. Debit/credit-card deposits are excluded from the referral requirement. The minimum amount you need is shown inside your Kraken app.

  4. 4

    Make one qualifying trade

    Buy real crypto (for example BTC or ETH) to reach the trade amount shown in your app. Stablecoin-only trades don't count. Kraken's referrals page gives you 15 days from signup, and the app shows your exact countdown — treat 15 days as the deadline and finish early.

  5. 5

    Receive your bonus

    Once you've met the deposit and trade requirements, Kraken pays the welcome bonus to your account within 14 days. You can track referral status in the Kraken app under the referral/gift section.

Troubleshooting

The referral field didn't appear at signup

Use the invite link directly (https://invite.kraken.com/JDNW/d6ypxcgy) — it attaches the referral without manual entry. If you already created the account without a code, it can't be added afterwards.

My bonus hasn't arrived

Confirm all four conditions are met — new account opened in the Kraken app, verified, fiat deposited by bank transfer, and a qualifying non-stablecoin trade — all inside your in-app countdown. Payout can take up to 14 days after completion.

I'm in the US — does it work?

Yes in most states, but the referral bonus excludes Maine and New York. Your friend must live in the same country as you (within the eligible EEA countries, cross-border referrals are allowed).

My deposit isn't registering

Bank transfers are not instant — ACH, SEPA, and wire deposits typically take 1 to 3 business days to land in your Kraken account. Check your bank's outgoing transfer status first, then Kraken's funding history. Send the deposit early — Kraken's referrals page gives you 15 days, so transfer time genuinely matters.

I can't find the referral tracker in Kraken Pro

The referral reward tracker lives in the standard Kraken app, not in Kraken Pro. Both apps use the same account, so open the regular Kraken app and look for the gift/referral section to see which requirements you've completed.

I traded, but the requirement still shows incomplete

Check what you actually bought — stablecoin trades (USDT, USDC, and similar) don't count, and the trade must reach the amount shown in your app. Progress can also take a short while to update in the tracker after a trade settles.

Link or code?

Referral link vs referral code: which should you use?

Kraken gives you two ways to attach a referral to a new account. For the app welcome bonus they pay exactly the same reward — up to $20 USDG for you and the referrer, subject to the same requirements; the difference is purely mechanical. One exception worth knowing: our Kraken Pro invite link carries a different reward entirely — 20% cashback on trading fees, shown on Kraken’s own signup page — and that offer is tied to the link, so use the link (not the typed code) if the cashback is what you want.

The referral link (an invite.kraken.com URL) attaches the referral automatically the moment you open it and start signing up. There is nothing to type and nothing to get wrong, which is why it’s the option we recommend for most people. Open the link, complete the signup form, and the referral is already recorded against your new account.

The referral code (rfqr7jtt) does the same job, but you enter it yourself: on Kraken’s signup screen, look for the referral or promo field and type the code in before you submit the form. This is useful when you’re signing up on a different device from the one where you found the code — say you read about it on your laptop but want to create the account in the Kraken mobile app. Codes survive being written on a note; links sometimes don’t survive being retyped.

Two practical cautions. First, whichever route you choose, the referral must be attached before the account exists — there is no way to add it later. Second, if you open the link but your browser blocks redirects or you switch apps midway, the attachment can get lost; typing the code into the referral field is the belt-and-braces fallback. If both the link and the field are available, using the link and then confirming the code appears in the referral field costs you ten seconds and removes all doubt.

Verification

How long does verification take?

For most new users, Kraken’s identity verification takes a few minutes to a few hours. The process is largely automated: you upload a photo of a government-issued ID (passport, driving licence, or national ID card), take a selfie, and the system matches the two. When the photos are clear and your details match your documents, approval often comes back before you’ve finished setting up the rest of your account.

It can take longer in a few situations. During busy market periods — typically when crypto prices are rallying and signups spike — manual review queues grow, and what normally takes an hour can take a day or two. Blurry photos, glare on the ID, a name that doesn’t exactly match your documents, or an expired ID will also push you into manual review. Some countries and account levels additionally require a proof of address, such as a utility bill or bank statement dated within the last three months.

A few things speed it up: use the Kraken mobile app’s camera flow rather than uploading old photos, shoot in good light against a plain background, and enter your name exactly as it appears on the document. And remember the deadline that actually matters — the deposit and qualifying trade must happen inside the countdown shown in your app (Kraken’s referrals page says 15 days; its help center says 30), so verify as soon as you sign up rather than letting the account sit. Verification itself doesn’t pay anything; it just unlocks the funding and trading steps that do.

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FAQ

Kraken referral code troubleshooting FAQ

Check three things first: you're creating a brand-new Kraken account, the code rfqr7jtt is typed into the referral field before you finish signup, and your country is eligible for the program. The most common failure is trying to apply a code to an account that already exists — Kraken only accepts referral codes at signup. Also confirm there are no spaces or typos in the code, and that you're not in an excluded region (in the US, Maine and New York don't qualify). If the field gives you trouble, use the invite link instead — it attaches the referral automatically.
An "invalid or expired" message usually means the code was mistyped or the referral program isn't available in your region. Re-enter the code carefully — it's all lowercase with no spaces — and make sure autocorrect didn't change it. If it still fails, open the invite link in a fresh browser tab instead of typing the code; the link carries the referral for you. If the link also fails, the program most likely isn't offered where you live, and no code will change that.
No — Kraken only accepts referral codes during signup on brand-new accounts. There is no setting to add one afterwards, and support won't apply a code retroactively. Kraken's terms also allow only one account per person, so opening a second account to capture the bonus isn't an option. If you haven't finished signup yet, abandon the form and start again from the invite link so the referral attaches properly.
Most people pass Kraken's identity verification within a few minutes to a few hours. The check is largely automated: you photograph a government ID and take a selfie, and the system matches them. It can stretch to a day or two if your documents need manual review, if the photos are blurry, or during busy market periods when many people sign up at once. Verifying early leaves the most room in your completion window for the deposit and trade — and Kraken's referrals page sets that window at just 15 days.
First open the reward tracker in the Kraken app and confirm every requirement shows as complete: new account with the code attached, identity verified, fiat deposited by bank transfer, and one qualifying non-stablecoin trade, all inside the countdown your app displayed (Kraken's referrals page says 15 days; its help center says 30). If any step is incomplete, that's the blocker — the 14-day payout clock only starts once everything is done. If all steps show complete and more than 14 days have passed, contact Kraken support with your signup date and deposit details.
Nothing in terms of reward — both give you the same welcome bonus of up to $20. The invite link attaches the referral to your signup automatically when you open it, while the code (rfqr7jtt) is something you type manually into the referral field on the signup form. The link is the safer choice because it removes the chance of a typo; the code is handy when you're signing up on a different device from the one you found it on.
Yes — a referral code only tags which account referred you; it never gives that person access to your account, your funds, or your personal data. The person who shared it earns their own reward when you complete the requirements, and that's the full extent of the connection. What you should verify is the bonus itself: after signing up, check the reward terms shown inside the Kraken app rather than trusting whatever number a post claimed.
Because Kraken's referral terms require the qualifying deposit to arrive by bank transfer — debit and credit card deposits are explicitly excluded. If you already funded with a card, that money is fine to keep and trade with, but you'll still need a separate bank transfer (ACH, SEPA, wire, or your local equivalent) at the amount shown in your app to satisfy the referral requirement.
No — trades in stablecoins such as USDT or USDC don't qualify. The referral requirement calls for a trade in a non-stablecoin asset, so buy something like BTC, ETH, or SOL at or above the amount shown in your Kraken app. Converting cash to a stablecoin and stopping there will leave the trade requirement marked incomplete no matter how large the amount.