2026 Bitget Taiwan New User Gift Pack Guide: Step-by-Step Registration Tutorial on Where to Enter Referral Code [BG998] and Lock in 20% Trading Fee Discount

00:00 — Preparation: Before You Even Open the App

First things first, let's get your gear ready. Take out your phone, passport, or National ID card, and make sure you have a stable Wi-Fi connection. Bitget's registration process in Taiwan is straightforward, but any network hiccup might cause your ID verification to time out. So choose a quiet spot. Also, decide right now whether you will use the mobile app or the web version. For this tutorial, we will cover the mobile app flow specifically because it is the fastest and, in my opinion, the smoothest experience. If you do not have the app yet, head to the official Bitget website via the link in the section above (the one with the BG998 code) and download the APK or iOS app from there.

00:30 — Hitting the "Sign Up" Button

Open the Bitget app and look at the bottom right corner of the login screen. Tap the big orange button that says "Sign Up" (註冊). You will be presented with two options: sign up using your phone number or your email address. For our Taiwan friends, using your email is often the most friction-free path, as SMS activation can sometimes lag if your carrier has strict firewall settings. Punch in your email, create a strong password (at least 8 characters with a mix of uppercase, lowercase, and numbers), and hit "Next."

01:15 — The Golden Step: Where to Enter Referral Code BG998

Here is the moment you have been waiting for. Right after you enter your email and set your password, Bitget will show you the "Referral Code" (邀請碼) field. This is where that magic string of characters comes into play. Type or paste this exactly: Enter Referral Code：Referral Code

Wait—make sure the code you type is BG998. Yes, our golden ticket. A few tutorials out there will tell you to skip this step and fill it in later in the settings menu, but why would you want to do that? If you skip it now, you lose the first-level rebate lock. So, drop that code in the designated box right now. You should see a message confirming a valid invitation code, something like "Invitation code accepted" or "20% discount rate available." If you typed it correctly, you are already halfway there.

01:45 — Email Verification & Security Setup

Bitget will send a six-digit verification code to your inbox. Go grab it (check the spam folder too if you do not see it within a minute) and enter it on the app screen. Once your email is verified, the system will prompt you to set up your Google Authenticator or phone SMS two-factor authentication (2FA). Do not skip this! The 2FA step is your first line of defense against hackers. Setting it up takes exactly 90 seconds, and it will save you from the heartbreak of a drained account later. Enable at least the SMS 2FA if you do not want to deal with Google Authenticator, but I strongly recommend the Google Authenticator route.

02:20 — KYC Identity Verification (Level 1 & Level 2)

Now let's get your account fully unlocked. Bitget's KYC (Know Your Customer) process for Taiwan residents generally requires a photo of your National ID Card (身分證), Driver's License, or Passport. Navigate to your Profile > Identity Verification and upload the front and back of your chosen document. Then, take a selfie. Here comes the secret for a quick verification pass: make sure your face is clearly visible under good lighting, and do not wear any hats or masks. Also, make sure the document edges are fully visible in the frame—Bitget's facial recognition AI is strict and will reject cropped photos instantly. Usually, Level 1 takes 5 to 10 minutes to approve.

03:00 — Claiming Your 2026 New User Gift Pack

Once KYC is confirmed (you will receive a push notification or email), it is time to claim the goods. Go to the "Rewards Hub" or "More" section in the app and hit the "New User Gift Pack" banner. This is where you see your welcome bonus: a stack of USDT bonuses, trading fee vouchers, and possibly a futures trial fund. Activate it. Do not just stare at it; tap "Claim" and it will be distributed to your spot wallet or as a bonus balance. This is your hard-earned reward for following the code BG998 during signup. Without the code, you would just be a commoner rejoicing over a few lousy cents. With the code, you get the VIP treatment.

03:30 — Locking in Your 20% Fee Discount (And Why You Must Trade Immediately)

Now, this is the part where many Taiwanese beginners trip up. You cannot just register and leave. Bitget's fee discount is applied when you actually execute a trade. To see your discounted fee rate, go to "Spot Account > Trade Settings > Fee Rate." You should see a base maker/taker rate lowered by 20%. If you do not see it, it might be because you forgot to apply the referral code. If that is the case, you must go back to "Profile > Invite" and enter BG998 in the "Bind Referral Code" field manually. Once bound, your discount on all future trading fee payments is effectively carved in stone. This means if you trade 1 million USDT in volume, the 20% discount could save you over 2,000 USDT in maker fees. That is real money, folks.

04:10 — First Deposit & Crypto Purchase

Time to put some fuel in the engine. Tap "Buy Crypto" at the top of your wallet page. For Taiwanese users, Bitget supports third-party fiat gateways like MoonPay, Simplex, or bank transfer via your local NT dollar. You can purchase USDT directly with TWD. After purchasing, go to your Spot account, find your new USDT balance, and let the good times roll. If you prefer to deposit from another exchange, copy your Bitget deposit address (the ERC-20 or TRC-20 network address) and paste it into your source exchange's withdrawal form. Remember to confirm the withdrawal with your 2FA code.

04:45 — Advanced Pro-Tip: The Volume Bonus Handler

Okay, pay attention, because this is a wealth creator. Bitget has a "Volume Bonus" or "C2C merchant" program that calculates your 30-day cumulative trading volume. If you hit certain thresholds (e.g., >250,000 USDT monthly), you can unlock even lower fees, plus VIP customer service. This is outside the scope of the basic referral discount, but it synergizes beautifully with your BG998 code. So if you are an active trader, do not stop at the basic 20%—use the volume tracker to get another tier down. Your future self, with fatter pockets, will send you a thank-you note.

Risk Warning #1 — The Margin Call Trap

Warning: The 20% discount is applied to trading fees, but it does not lower the liquidation risk on Bitget Futures. If you decide to use the large bonus funds on leverage crypto, keep your margin ratio above 50%. Never allocate more than 2-3% of your total portfolio to a single leveraged position. Taiwanese beginners love high leverage (those 50x buttons are tempting), but they forget that a tiny 2% market move against them equals a total wipeout.