How do I refer a friend?
Kalshi's referral program rewards both you and a friend you refer. Grab your unique referral link from your account settings and share it. After your friend signs up using your link, completes identity verification, and meets the trading requirement shown in their Rewards section, a referral bonus is released to each of you. The current bonus amount and requirements are shown in your Rewards section in the app.
How do I enter a referral code during sign-up?
When creating your account, look for the code field on the "Enter your birthday" screen. You may see a button "Enter referral code." Tap the "Enter referral code" button and paste the code exactly as provided. If you used a friend's invite link, the code may auto-fill when you complete sign-up.
Can I add a referral code after signing up?
Sometimes, but only for a limited time. A code can be added within 72 hours of creating your account and only before your first deposit - whichever comes first. The option can be accessed by clicking the waffle icon in the top left on mobile and then clicking "add referral code" below the leaderboard icon. On web, the waffle menu is in the top right.
The screenshot above shows the Kalshi mobile app with the waffle menu open. Below the leaderboard icon, an "Add referral code" button is visible. Tap this button to enter your referral code.
If you don't see the option, you may have already deposited, already applied a code, or passed the window. Once that window has closed, a code can't be added retroactively.
How do I claim my referral credit?
There's no manual claim step. Once you've completed identity verification and met the trading requirement shown in your Rewards section, the referral bonus is released to your account. You can open Account Activity to see incentives and other credits once they've been applied.
What are the basic requirements to get a referral credit?
To earn a Kalshi referral credit, you must sign up through a referral link or enter a valid referral code during sign-up (or within 72 hours and before your first deposit). Your Kalshi account must be fully verified through KYC.
Is there a limit to how much I can earn?
Yes. There's a lifetime cap on total referral earnings. You can see your progress toward the cap, and the cap amount that applies to your account, in the Rewards section of the app. Once you've reached the cap, additional referrals won't pay out.
Why can't I withdraw my referral credits?
Referral credits aren't cash, they're designed for trading on the platform. Only the profits you make from using referral credits become withdrawable cash. The original referral amount itself usually isn't withdrawable.
How can I check my requirements?
Open the Rewards section in the app to review your specific terms, including trading requirements and expiration dates. Check your Activity to see how referral credits were applied.
Eligibility
Referral incentives are only available to U.S. users at this time. International users are not eligible for referral rewards, and this program is not open outside the U.S. at this time.