Binance Maker vs Taker Fees: What's the Difference?

Maker vs Taker: Quick Explanation

• Maker: You place a limit order that doesn’t fill immediately → you “make” liquidity
• Taker: You place a market order or a limit order that fills immediately → you “take” liquidity

Makers get lower fees because they add liquidity to the order book.

Binance Fee Comparison

Spot Trading

Type	Regular	With Referral
Maker	0.10%	0.08%
Taker	0.10%	0.08%

Futures Trading

Type	Regular	With Referral
Maker	0.02%	0.016%
Taker	0.05%	0.04%

On futures, maker fees are 60% cheaper than taker fees. This difference is significant for active traders.

How to Pay Maker Fees

Use Limit Orders

Instead of clicking “Market Buy,” use “Limit Buy” and set a price slightly below the current price. Your order enters the book and fills when the price reaches it.

Post-Only Orders

On the advanced trading interface, you can enable “Post Only” mode. This ensures your order is always a maker order — if it would fill immediately, it’s rejected instead.

When Taker Fees Are Worth It

• Fast-moving markets: When the price is running and you need to enter NOW
• Small positions: The fee difference on a $100 trade is negligible
• Stop losses: These typically execute as taker orders

Annual Savings from Maker Orders

For a futures trader doing $100,000/month:

• All taker: $100,000 × 0.05% × 12 = $600/year
• All maker: $100,000 × 0.02% × 12 = $240/year
• Savings: $360/year just from using limit orders