What is the Standard Subaccount?
Standard subaccounts allow you to manage smaller standalone Bybit accounts nested under a single Main Account to achieve certain trading objectives.
What is the difference between a Standard Subaccount, a Custodial Trading Subaccount, or an Islamic Subaccount?
Subaccount Type |
Description |
Standard Subaccount |
A standard subaccount allows you to log in via account switch from the Main Account without entering a password. If you want to enable the Subaccount login via username and password, you can set it up upon creation. |
Custodial Trading Subaccount |
Custodial Trading Subaccount is an account type that allows investors to entrust their funds to professional trading teams for asset management. To learn more, please visit here. |
Islamic Subaccount |
The Islamic Subaccount is a specialized account type offered by Bybit that complies with Shariah law. It is designed for users who wish to engage in Shariah-compliant products certified by Shariah advisors. Users with an Islamic Subaccount can deposit and withdraw all tokens but can only trade selected tokens. For more details, please visit here. |
What is the maximum number of Standard Subaccounts allowed?
Each Bybit Main Account can support up to 20 standard subaccounts. Please note that this limit does not take into account custodial subaccounts. However, creating a MT5 account will reduce the number of sub-accounts available.
Do Standard Subaccounts have a minimum balance requirement?
No, there is no minimum balance required to keep a standard subaccount active.
Are there any fees involved in creating and maintaining Standard Subaccounts?
No, creating and maintaining standard subaccounts will not incur any fees.
Does Bybit charge any fees for asset transfer between the Main Account and Standard Subaccounts?
No, asset transfer between the Main Account and standard subaccounts does not incur any fees.
Can I bind/unbind Google Authenticator for my Standard Subaccount?
Yes, you can login to your standard subaccounts Account & Security page to set up the Google Authenticator. However, you won't be able to Unbind GA for your standard subaccounts directly. For this action, you will need to connect to your main account and unbind GA by clicking on the “Settings” button of the relevant standard subaccounts and selecting “Account Security”.
What assets can be transferred to a Standard Subaccount?
All coins listed under the My Assets page can be transferred to your standard subaccounts.
Can I change the Standard Subaccount's username after it has been created?
No, the username for standard subaccounts cannot be modified once created.
I didn't make any BTC deposit into my Standard Subaccount. Why does the "Total Assets" column show that I have BTC under my Standard Subaccount?
This is for reference only, not an actual conversion. Bybit automatically calculates and quotes the total value of your assets as BTC equivalent for display purposes.
Does Standard Subaccount support API trading?
Yes, you can login to your Main account and manage it from the Subaccounts settings page.
Can I delete my Standard Subaccounts?
Yes, you can delete your standard subaccounts from the Subaccount Settings on your Main Account. However, the Master Trader Subaccount is not supported for deletion.
Does the trading fee discount of the Main Account apply to the Standard Subaccount?
Yes, the trading fee discounts applied to the Main Account will be inherited by the standard subaccounts.
Can a Standard Subaccount be registered as an Affiliate Account?
No, only the Main Account can be registered as an Affiliate Account.
Can I register a Standard Subaccount using a referral code?
No, only the Main Account can use the referral code for registration. Standard subaccounts cannot join referral programs.
Can a Standard Subaccount join campaigns or receive rewards from the Rewards Hub?
No, only the Main Account can join campaigns and claim rewards from the Rewards Hub.
Can a Standard Subaccount receive trading bonuses or coupons?
No, only the Main Account can receive trading bonuses or coupons. However, you can transfer the supported rewards from your Main Account to your Subaccount. For more information, please refer to How to Transfer Rewards from a Main Account to a Subaccount.
Can a Standard Subaccount join the trading competition?
It depends on the rules of the competition whether you can join a competition using your Subaccount. Please always refer to the terms and conditions of the event.
Do Standard Subaccounts support Convert?
Yes, standard subaccounts can perform Convert.
Do Standard Subaccounts support deposits and withdrawals?
No, all deposits and withdrawals must be done via the Main Account.
How does fund transfer work between the Main and Standard Subaccounts?
Main Account can perform 2 way transfers between the Main Account and all standard subaccounts created as well as transfers between two subaccounts. Standard subaccounts can only perform one way transfer to the Main Account. For more details on how to transfer the assets, please refer to How to Get Started With a Standard Subaccount.
Will the P&L from my Standard Subaccount merge with the Main account?
No, the P&L of standard subaccounts is segregated from the Main Account.
Can I login to my Standard Subaccount and Main Account using the same browser at the same time?
No, you can only login to either one account using the same browser.