How to Send and Claim BNB Red Packets: Master Binance's Crypto Red Packet Feature

What Are BNB Red Packets

BNB red packets are Binance's crypto red packet feature. You can create red packets using BNB or other cryptocurrencies and share them with friends via links, QR codes, or claim codes. Just like digital gift envelopes, recipients can claim the crypto inside by clicking the link. This feature is both fun and an interesting way to promote crypto culture. To use red packets, you need a Binance account and the APP — register a Binance account then download the Binance APP to get started.

Types of Red Packets

Equal Split

Each red packet contains the same amount, first come first served:

Ideal for fair distribution scenarios
Everyone receives the same amount
Distributed until depleted

Random Split

Fixed total amount, random amount per person:

More exciting and fun
The luckiest person may receive a large amount
Great for group chat interaction

Exclusive Red Packets

Set claiming conditions:

Only for new Binance users
Only for KYC-verified users
Require a claim code to receive

NFT Red Packets

Distributed as NFTs:

Recipients receive NFT assets
Unique digital collectibles
Suitable for special occasions

How to Create a BNB Red Packet

Step-by-Step Guide

Open the Binance APP
Find "Pay" on the homepage or search "Red Packet"
Tap "Create Red Packet"
Select the type (Equal/Random)
Choose the cryptocurrency (BNB or others)
Set the total amount
Set the number of red packets
Optional: Set a claim code
Optional: Add a greeting message
Confirm creation

Configuration Options

Setting	Description
Currency	Supports BNB, USDT, BTC, and many more
Type	Equal or Random split
Total Amount	The total you want to send
Number	How many people can claim
Claim Code	Optional, correct code required to claim
Greeting	Optional, attach a text message
Validity	Usually 24 hours, unclaimed amounts are refunded

Example

Scenario: Send a random BNB red packet to a friends' group

Currency: BNB
Type: Random
Total: 0.5 BNB
Number: 10 packets
Greeting: Happy Crypto New Year!

How to Share Red Packets

After creation, you can share via these methods:

Share Link

Copy the red packet link
Post it in WeChat groups, Telegram groups, etc.
Recipients click the link to claim

QR Code

Generate the red packet QR code
Save a screenshot
Post on social media or print it out

Claim Code

Set a code when creating (e.g., "HappyNewYear")
Tell your friends the code
Friends enter the code in the Binance APP to claim

How to Claim Red Packets

Via Link

Click the red packet link you received
Automatically opens in the Binance APP if installed
Prompts you to download if not installed
Auto-claims after logging in

Via QR Code

Open the Binance APP
Use the in-app scan function
Scan the red packet QR code
Automatically claimed to your account

Via Claim Code

Open the Binance APP
Go to the red packet page
Select "Claim Code Red Packet"
Enter the code
Successfully claimed

Requirements

Must have a Binance account
Must have completed basic identity verification
Each person can only claim each red packet once

Creative Uses for Red Packets

Community Management

If you run a crypto community, red packets are great for boosting engagement:

Send welcome red packets to new members
Send interactive red packets during discussions
Send celebration red packets on holidays
Use claim code red packets for Q&A events

Marketing and Promotion

Red packets are also an effective promotional tool:

Create red packets exclusive to new users
Share on social platforms
Only claimable after registration
Acquire new users while giving them rewards

Holiday Celebrations

Sending crypto red packets on traditional holidays is refreshingly creative:

Send BNB red packets for Lunar New Year
Send BTC red packets for Christmas
Send USDT red packets for birthdays
Send NFT red packets for anniversaries

Payments and Tips

A convenient way for small payments or tips:

Reward someone who helped answer a question in a group
Create a fixed-amount red packet for small purchases
Tip content creators with red packets

Important Notes

Fees

Creating red packets is free of charge
The amount is deducted directly from your spot account
Unclaimed red packets are refunded after expiration

Security

Don't claim red packet links from untrusted sources
Claiming red packets does not require entering your password or 2FA
If someone asks you to transfer funds first to claim a large red packet, it's a scam

Tax Considerations

Sending and receiving red packets may have tax implications
We recommend keeping records of your red packet transactions
Large red packets may require tax reporting

Combining Red Packets with the Referral Program

You can combine red packets with Binance's referral program:

Generate your referral registration link
Create a red packet exclusive to new users
Share both the registration link and the red packet
Friends register through your link then claim the red packet
You earn referral rewards, and your friends get the red packet bonus

FAQ

What happens when a red packet expires?

Unclaimed red packets are automatically refunded to your account after expiration (usually 24 hours).

Where does the claimed amount go?

Claimed red packets go to your Binance spot account, viewable in your wallet.

What's the minimum amount?

Each red packet has a minimum amount that depends on the currency. For BNB, it's typically around 0.001 BNB.

Can I send fiat red packets?

No, red packets only support cryptocurrencies. However, you can send USDT red packets, and recipients can convert USDT to fiat through P2P.

Conclusion

BNB red packets are a fun and practical feature offered by Binance. Use them for social interactions, promotional campaigns, holiday celebrations, or small payments. Creating and claiming are both straightforward, with links, QR codes, and claim codes as sharing options. Whether you're an individual user or a community manager, the red packet feature is well worth exploring.