Does Binance Sub-Account Volume Count Towards Main Account VIP?
Conclusion: It does count, but it depends. Ordinary sub-account trading volumes are included in the main account's VIP tier calculation by default. However, if you are using a "Managed Sub-Account (MSA)", its volume counts toward the main account's trading volume statistics but does not participate in the market maker program rebates or taker fee discounts.
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Step 1: Confirm Your Sub-Account Type – Ordinary or Managed
What to do: Log in to your main account, go to [User Center] → [Sub-Account Management], and check whether you are currently using an "Ordinary Sub-Account" or a "Managed Sub-Account (MSA)".
How to do it:
Ordinary Sub-Account: A standard utility sub-account used for trading, API calls, etc.
Managed Sub-Account (MSA): An advanced feature designed for institutions such as funds and trading teams. After creating an MSA, each sub-account must maintain a minimum asset balance equivalent to $100,000.
If you are using an ordinary sub-account, the trading volume is counted toward the main account VIP by default.
Completion criteria: You have identified the type of sub-account you are currently using.
Step 2: Ordinary Sub-Account – Automatically Counted in VIP Calculation
What to do: Verify whether the main account's VIP tier already consolidates the sub-account's trading volume.
How to do it:
The trading volume of ordinary sub-accounts is typically merged into the main account's 30-day total trading volume.
Binance VIP tiers are automatically updated daily at 16:00 (UTC+8) based on conditions such as trading volume and holdings. If the combined total reaches a higher VIP threshold, the main account is upgraded automatically.
You can check your current tier and upgrade progress in [My VIP Center].
Completion criteria: You have confirmed that the statistical scope of the main account's current VIP tier includes the contribution from the sub-account.
Key Reminder: If you are using an ordinary sub-account and it participates in a specific campaign, its trading volume may be counted in the main account's consolidated statistics. However, if the risk control system identifies abnormal trading (such as wash trading), the volume may be excluded.
Step 3: Managed Sub-Account – Counted in Total but No Rebates
What to do: If you are using a Managed Sub-Account (MSA), check whether the main account's VIP tier has reached VIP 7 or above.
How to do it:
MSA trading volume is still counted toward the main account's market maker program tier statistics and taker program statistics.
However, MSA does not participate in market maker program rebates and does not enjoy taker program discounts. This means that even if the main account reaches VIP 7 due to MSA volume, the MSA's own maker fee rate may be zero and it cannot benefit from the main account's rebates.
For trading teams at VIP 7–9, MSA also incurs a separate Managed Sub-Account Fee (minimum 500 USDT per month), charged based on the higher of asset value or trading volume.
Completion criteria: You have confirmed whether the MSA's volume is counted toward the main account's VIP tier and calculated any additional costs generated by the MSA.
Step 4: Institutional Accounts – Cross-Account Consolidation Supported
What to do: If you are an institutional user (KYB verified), you can apply for the "Designated Account Plan" to consolidate trading volumes from multiple main accounts.
How to do it:
After the Binance Fund Management Program upgrade, multiple main accounts held by the same UBO can consolidate trading volume and BNB holdings to share a VIP fee tier.
The plan has two levels: Level 1 requires the same UBO to hold ≥25% equity in each account; Level 2 requires 100% ownership or management by the same investment manager.
After applying, the trading volumes of all linked accounts will be combined to calculate the VIP tier.
Completion criteria: You have confirmed whether your institutional account has joined the plan and whether the volumes from multiple accounts are being merged for statistics.
Prerequisites
Before proceeding, ensure that your main account meets the conditions for creating sub-accounts: individual users must complete KYC and reach VIP 1 or above; institutional users must have a corporate account at tier ≥3. Also, make sure the main account has a linked phone number, email, and 2FA enabled.
Common Reasons for Failure
Mistakenly thinking all sub-account fees can offset trading fees: The MSA custody fee is independent, minimum 500 USDT per month, and cannot be offset against trading fees.
Confusing "VIP tier calculation" with "rebates": MSA volume counts toward the main account's VIP statistics, but MSA itself generates no market maker rebates or taker discounts.
Overlooking the MSA minimum asset requirement: Each MSA must maintain an average monthly balance equivalent to $100,000; otherwise, a fixed fee will be charged.
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Risk Warnings
Capital risk: The minimum monthly MSA custody fee of 500 USDT can significantly affect net profit if asset scale or trading volume is insufficient.
Account risk: If the main account is restricted from trading due to risk control measures, the trading functions of all sub-accounts (including MSA) may be restricted simultaneously.
Compliance risk: Institutional accounts must meet KYB requirements; compliance policies in different regions may affect the scope of sub-account functions.
Signs that you have completed the process correctly: Open [My VIP Center] to check the VIP tier and make sure the upgrade progress includes the cumulative trading volume of the sub-account. If using MSA, go to [Assets] – [Futures] to see whether the main account's "Market Maker Program Tier Statistics" includes the MSA's maker volume. If MSA volume has contributed to the main account VIP but you are not receiving rebates, evaluate whether the MSA fee structure is cost-effective.
