VIP levels and their corresponding fee rates are not updated in real time; they refresh once daily during a fixed time window. The new fee rate takes effect starting from the next order after the system completes the update — orders that have already been executed or are still open will not be retroactively adjusted due to a tier change.
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Here are the three steps to confirm when the new fee rate takes effect and how to verify it.
Step 1: Confirm the VIP Level Refresh Time Window
OKX VIP levels are not calculated in real time. The system automatically refreshes them once a day; no manual application is needed.
What to do: Understand when OKX updates VIP levels automatically.
How to do it:
The system automatically updates VIP levels daily between 04:00–06:00 (UTC+8).
The tier is determined by evaluating two criteria: total account assets or 30-day trading volume, and taking whichever qualifies for a higher tier.
If your account assets or trading volume no longer meet the current tier requirements, it will be adjusted automatically the next day to the tier you qualify for.
What counts as done: You understand that a new tier does not take effect as soon as you meet the threshold — you have to wait until the next refresh window for it to update.
Common failure reason: You start trading on the same day you meet the VIP tier threshold and find the fee rate hasn't changed — because the system hasn't reached the early morning refresh time yet, and fees are still based on the old tier.
Step 2: Understand the New Fee Rate Effective Time — Starting from Orders After the Update
After the tier updates, the new fee rate is not retroactive. Orders that have been filled and open unfilled orders are not affected by the tier change.
What to do: Clarify which order the new fee rate will apply to.
How to do it:
Executed orders: Fee differences before and after the tier change will not be refunded or charged retroactively. The fee rate at the moment of execution determines the fee for that order.
Open orders: If you place a limit order before the refresh window and it gets filled after the refresh, the new order will use the new fee rate corresponding to the new tier. The system charges based on the account's actual tier at the time of execution.
Although OKX officially states that "held positions will automatically sync with the new fee rate standard," this refers to position-related fee adjustments, which is a different concept from the per-order trading fee rate. The trading fee rate for order execution is based on the actual tier at the time of execution.
What counts as done: You know that the new fee rate only affects orders filled after the tier update, and past orders will not be adjusted because of the tier change.
Risk reminder: If your VIP tier is downgraded after the update, newly placed limit orders will be charged at the lower tier's fee rate when executed, not the tier you had when placing the order. This could increase your costs.
Step 3: How to Verify the New Fee Rate Is in Effect
After confirming the tier update, verify the actual fee rate before placing an order to ensure accurate cost calculation.
What to do: Check the current fee tier before trading.
How to do it:
On the App: Go to [Assets] - [VIP Center] or the [Fee Page] to check your current tier and the corresponding fee rate.
On the Web: Click [Account] in the top-right corner, then [Fee Tier] to view your current tier and specific fee rates.
If you are using a sub-account, the main account's VIP tier will be automatically synced to all its sub-accounts, and this becomes effective at 00:00 (UTC+8) the day after the sub-account is created.
Before placing a market or limit order, check the "Estimated Fee" field on the order confirmation page to see if it displays the new fee rate.
What counts as done: Before placing an order, you have confirmed on the system interface that the current fee tier matches what you expected.
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How to Confirm Your Actions Are Correct?
After the VIP tier update, perform a "real verification":
Record the update time: What day is it today? Recall whether you already met the new VIP tier threshold yesterday.
Check your tier on the fee page: Confirm that the tier shown on the page matches what you expect. Remember the refresh window is 04:00–06:00; if you check outside this window, you'll see the tier that is effective for the day.
After placing a new order, check the fee: Place a small limit order and check whether the "Estimated Fee" on the order confirmation page is calculated using the new rate. If it still shows the old rate, it may mean the tier hasn't been updated yet or you haven't met the upgrade conditions — you should verify your asset/trading volume data to see if it meets the threshold.
