How to Buy BNB: Exchanges, Fees and Steps
BNB is the native coin of BNB Chain, first issued by the Binance exchange; it pays network fees and is used across BNB Chain apps.
Page updated 1 Oct 2026. Exchange fees checked 30 Sep 2026.
Where to buy BNB
These are the exchanges we link to. Listings and supported countries differ, so search for BNB in the exchange's spot markets before you deposit. The table further down compares their fees.
MEXC
Spot and futures exchange with a wide range of listed tokens
Buy BNB on MEXCMEXC fees and sign-up guide
Bybit
Derivatives exchange with copy trading and trading bots
Buy BNB on BybitBybit fees and sign-up guide
These are referral links: we may earn a commission from the exchange if you sign up through them, at no extra cost to you. Any fee discount or promotion for referred users is set by the exchange and can change. Trading crypto carries a high risk of loss; see our risk disclaimer.
How to buy BNB step by step
- 1
Choose an exchange and sign up with a referral link
Pick one of the exchanges above and use its button on this page so the referral is applied. Each exchange has its own fees, features and country restrictions; its guide page explains what to check.
- 2
Secure the account
Confirm your email or phone, set a strong password you do not use anywhere else, and turn on two-factor authentication.
- 3
Complete identity verification if asked
Most exchanges require verification (KYC) for withdrawals or higher limits. The rules vary by exchange and by country, so check them before you deposit.
- 4
Add funds
Deposit crypto you already own, for example USDT, or use a card, bank transfer or P2P option if the exchange offers one in your country. These on-ramps usually cost more than a spot order, so compare the total cost.
- 5
Open the BNB/USDT spot market
Search for BNB in the spot markets. If the pair is not listed on that exchange, pick a different exchange rather than buying through another route.
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Choose the order type
A limit order waits at the price you set and, when it rests on the order book, is usually charged the lower maker rate. A market order fills immediately and is charged the taker rate. Check the fee shown before you confirm.
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Confirm and check your balance
Once the order fills, the BNB appears in your spot balance. Start with a small amount while you learn how the exchange works.
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Optional: withdraw to your own wallet
BNB exists on more than one network. Most wallets such as MetaMask and Trust Wallet use BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20); the older BNB Beacon Chain (BEP-2) is different. Choose the network that matches the wallet you are sending to, because a transfer on the wrong network may not arrive.
Fees for buying BNB
Spot trading fees are set by the exchange and your account tier, not by the coin, so the same rates apply whether you buy BNB or another spot pair.
| Exchange | Spot maker | Spot taker | Sign up |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXC | 0%regular users | 0.05%regular users | Sign up |
| Bybit | 0.1%non-VIP | 0.1%non-VIP | Sign up |
| Bitget | 0.1%base rate | 0.1%base rate | Sign up |
| OKXNot confirmed | Fee schedule | Fee schedule | Sign up |
| KCEXNot confirmed | Fee schedule | Fee schedule | Sign up |
Base rates for regular (non-VIP) accounts, read from each exchange's own fee pages on 30 Sep 2026; each figure links to its source. A maker order adds liquidity to the order book (a limit order that waits), a taker order removes it (a market order). Fees change and depend on your tier, pair and any promotion, so check the exchange's current fee schedule before you trade. We could not confirm OKX or KCEX's figures on their own pages, so none are quoted for them.
About BNB
- First issued
- July 2017 (token sale)
- Issuer
- Binance
- Original supply
- 200 million BNB, with a burn plan toward a lower total
- Main network
- BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20), EVM-compatible
- Consensus
- Proof-of-staked-authority
- Fees paid in
- BNB
What it is
BNB began as a token issued by the Binance exchange in a token sale in July 2017. It was first an Ethereum token and later moved to Binance's own blockchain. Today BNB is the native coin of BNB Chain, a family of networks whose main smart-contract network is BNB Smart Chain.
Background
After the 2017 launch, BNB was moved to Binance Chain in 2019. BNB Smart Chain, an EVM-compatible network, launched in September 2020 and brought DeFi applications to the ecosystem. Binance's original plan was to reduce BNB's total supply from 200 million through regular burns until 100 million remain, using a formula tied to price and network activity.
How it works
BNB Smart Chain uses a proof-of-staked-authority design with a limited set of validators, which makes it fast and cheap but more centralized than chains with larger validator sets. Because it is EVM-compatible, Ethereum tools and wallets such as MetaMask work on it. There are two well-known BNB networks that are easy to mix up: BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20) and the older BNB Beacon Chain (BEP-2).
What people use it for
BNB pays gas on BNB Smart Chain, can be used for fee discounts on the Binance exchange, and is used in decentralized apps such as PancakeSwap. It is also traded as a regular asset on many other exchanges.
Background facts are general reference information, not market data. Check the project's own documentation for current details.
What can move the price of BNB
Nobody can predict the price of BNB, and we publish no targets. These are the factors that have tended to matter, in no particular order:
- The fortunes of the Binance exchange and regulatory news about it.
- Activity and fees on BNB Chain, including DeFi and token launches.
- The burn schedule and how supply changes over time.
- Competition from other smart-contract networks.
- General crypto-market direction and risk appetite.
Not financial advice. This page is education, not a recommendation to buy or sell anything, and it contains no price forecasts: nobody can predict crypto prices. Crypto is volatile and you can lose everything you put in. Only use money you can afford to lose, and do your own research.
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Ready to buy BNB?
Pick an exchange, check its fees and country rules, and start with a small amount.
MEXC
Spot and futures exchange with a wide range of listed tokens
Buy BNB on MEXCMEXC fees and sign-up guideBybit
Derivatives exchange with copy trading and trading bots
Buy BNB on BybitBybit fees and sign-up guideThese are referral links: we may earn a commission from the exchange if you sign up through them, at no extra cost to you. Any fee discount or promotion for referred users is set by the exchange and can change. Trading crypto carries a high risk of loss; see our risk disclaimer.