August 2026 edition · manually verified data
Crypto sign-up bonus barometer — August 2026
Which exchange or crypto app pays the most for a new sign-up? This barometer ranks 15 international platforms available in France by their maximum welcome or referral bonus — in two separate tables, euros and dollars, to avoid exchange-rate distortion. Every amount is manually verified.
Best bonus in euros
€400
OKX
Best bonus in dollars
$2,500
Nexo
Average bonus (€)
€88
across 8 ranked platforms
Platforms ranked
15
8 in euros, 7 in dollars
The August 2026 ranking — bonuses in euros
| # | Platform | Max bonus | How to claim it | Verified on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OKX | Jusqu'à 400€ + 8% | Referral code on the brand page | August 12, 2026 |
| 2 | Bitpanda | Jusqu'à 100€ de bonus | Referral link on the brand page | August 7, 2026 |
| 3 | SwissBorg | Jusqu'à 100€ en BTC | Referral code on the brand page | August 6, 2026 |
| 4 | Bybit | Jusqu'à 50€ en BTC | Referral code on the brand page | August 7, 2026 |
| 5 | Kraken | 20€ offerts en BTC | Referral code on the brand page | August 8, 2026 |
| 6 | Bit2Me | 15€ offerts | Referral code on the brand page | August 10, 2026 |
| 7 | Coinbase | 10€ offerts | Referral link on the brand page | August 5, 2026 |
| 8 | Young Platform | 5€ offerts | Referral code on the brand page | August 14, 2026 |
Bonuses in dollars
International platforms denominate their bonuses in dollars or USDT — ranked here separately, without conversion.
| # | Platform | Max bonus | How to claim it | Verified on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nexo | Jusqu'à 2 500 $ en NEXO | Referral link on the brand page | August 7, 2026 |
| 2 | Wirex | jusqu'à 200$ en WXT | Referral link on the brand page | August 17, 2026 |
| 3 | Bitget | 150$ offerts | Referral code on the brand page | August 9, 2026 |
| 4 | Gemini | 50$ en crypto | Referral code on the brand page | August 17, 2026 |
| 5 | Crypto.com | 25$ en CRO | Referral code on the brand page | August 5, 2026 |
| 6 | Uphold | 20$ offerts | Referral code on the brand page | August 15, 2026 |
| 7 | xPortal | 5$ en EGLD offerts | Referral code on the brand page | August 7, 2026 |
Key takeaways
On the euro side, OKX leads the August 2026 ranking with €400, ahead of Bitpanda (€100) and SwissBorg (€100). On the dollar side, Nexo dominates with $2,500.
A sector particularity: bonuses are almost always paid in crypto (Bitcoin, stablecoins or the platform's own token), and unlocking them requires identity verification followed by a first purchase or deposit. Read the bonus currency as carefully as its amount — a token-denominated reward carries volatility that a euro or stablecoin bonus does not.
Methodology
- Scope: international crypto exchanges and apps available in France, with a welcome or referral bonus denominated in euros or dollars. Two separate rankings, no currency conversion. French-only platforms appear in the French edition of this barometer.
- Amount used: the maximum bonus a new user can claim. It is often paid in crypto valued at the displayed amount (Bitcoin, stablecoins, platform token) and subject to conditions: identity verification, minimum first purchase or deposit — details on each brand page.
- Exclusions: stacked "mission" caps (thousands of USDT advertised by some exchanges), crypto rewards without a fixed fiat value (ETH fractions, points), trading-fee discounts and ancillary services.
- Verification: every offer is checked manually; the last verification date is shown in the table and on the corresponding brand page.
- Updates: the ranking recalculates automatically whenever a bonus changes; an editorial summary is published every quarter.
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Frequently asked questions
Which crypto platform offers the best sign-up bonus in August 2026?
In euros, OKX leads with €400 (referral bonus, conditions apply). In dollars, Nexo offers up to $2,500. The two rankings are kept separate to avoid exchange-rate distortion.
How do I claim a crypto sign-up bonus?
The bonus is activated with the referral code or link at account creation, then unlocked after identity verification (KYC) and, in most cases, a minimum first purchase or deposit. It is usually paid in crypto (Bitcoin, stablecoins or the platform's own token) rather than in fiat — so its value can fluctuate between payout and sale.
Why two rankings, in euros and in dollars?
International platforms denominate their bonuses in dollars, European players in euros. Converting amounts at the daily rate would make the ranking unstable and approximate: the barometer therefore keeps two separate tables, each ranked in its original currency.
How often is this barometer updated?
Offers are re-verified continuously (each brand page shows its last verification date) and the ranking recalculates automatically whenever a bonus changes. An editorial summary is published every quarter.
See also: the broker welcome bonus barometer and all Finance & Crypto promo codes.