Binance's crypto red packet feature lets you send red packets using Bitcoin, USDT, and various other cryptocurrencies. Some people wonder if these can be sent in WeChat groups just like WeChat's own red packets — the answer is yes, you can share them, but the method is different. You can create red packets after opening an account through sign up for Binance, and it's most convenient to do this on your phone after you download the Binance app.
How to Share Red Packets in WeChat Groups
Binance red packets aren't the embedded kind like native WeChat red packets. Instead, they generate a link or QR code that you can copy and paste into a WeChat group.
Here's how:
- Open the Binance app and find the "Crypto Red Packet" feature
- Select "Send Red Packet"
- Choose the type (lucky draw or equal split)
- Select the cryptocurrency and total amount, set the number of shares
- After creation, a sharing link and QR code are generated
- Copy the link or screenshot the QR code and send it to your WeChat group
People in the group can tap the link to open the Binance app and claim the red packet.
What Do Recipients Need
This is key: claiming a Binance red packet requires a Binance account. If friends in the group haven't registered on Binance, they'll need to create an account first.
This is also why the red packet feature is often used for promotion — when you send a red packet to a group, people without accounts will register to claim it, and registering through your red packet link automatically binds your referral relationship.
Will WeChat Block Red Packet Links
Yes. WeChat has a blocking mechanism for cryptocurrency-related links. If you paste a Binance link directly into a WeChat group, it may show "This page has been blocked" or the link may appear grayed out and unclickable.
Workarounds include:
Screenshot the red packet QR code and post the image in the group for others to long-press and scan. Or convert the link to a short URL before sharing. You can also share through other platforms like Telegram or WhatsApp, which don't block such links.
Another method is to simply tell your friends to enter the red packet code in the Binance app. When you create a red packet, you get a code (a string of numbers or letters). The recipient can enter this code on the red packet page in the Binance app to claim it.
How Much Can You Put in a Red Packet
There's no fixed upper limit on red packet amounts, but it's subject to your account balance and Binance's risk control rules.
Lucky draw red packets: You set a total amount, and each person receives a random share.
Equal split red packets: Each share is the same amount — you set the total and number of shares, and the system calculates the per-share amount.
Binance has minimum sending amounts for each cryptocurrency. USDT typically has a minimum of 1, while BTC has an even lower minimum threshold.
Lucky Draw vs. Equal Split — How to Choose
It depends on the situation.
For group fun, go with lucky draw. Everyone gets a different amount — some more, some less — just like the excitement of WeChat red packets.
For sending money to friends, use equal split. Everyone receives the same amount for fair distribution.
If you're sending to just one person, choose equal split with the number of shares set to 1.
What Happens When Red Packets Expire
Binance red packets expire after 24 hours. Any unclaimed portion is automatically refunded to your spot wallet. So don't worry about losing money if no one claims the red packet.
Red packets created after sign up for Binance have automatic expiry refunds — no manual action needed.
Where Does the Claimed Crypto Go
Claimed cryptocurrency is automatically deposited into your Binance spot wallet (funding account). You can view it on the app's home screen or find the corresponding coin balance on the wallet page.
Claimed crypto can be traded, withdrawn, or placed in savings products to earn yield — it works exactly the same as crypto you deposited or purchased yourself.
Which Cryptocurrencies Can You Send
Binance red packets support most major cryptocurrencies, including but not limited to:
USDT (most commonly used, stable value), BTC (Bitcoin), ETH (Ethereum), BNB (Binance Coin), DOGE (Dogecoin), and more.
USDT is recommended for red packets because of its stable value. If you send BTC red packets, the BTC price may have changed by the time someone opens it, meaning the fiat value they receive could differ from what you sent.
FAQ
Are there fees for sending red packets? No. Creating and claiming red packets are both free — whatever amount you set is exactly what gets deducted from your wallet.
Can someone without a Binance account claim a red packet? Not directly. They need to download the Binance app and register an account first before they can claim.
Can you set a password for red packets? Some red packet types support setting a password or passphrase. Only people who know the password can claim them, which is useful for targeted distribution.
How many red packets can you send per day? Binance limits how frequently red packets can be created. The specific limits are shown in the app. Normal usage won't hit the limit.
Security Reminder
When claiming red packets, only operate within the official Binance app download. Never enter your Binance credentials on unfamiliar links. Some scammers create fake red packet links that are actually phishing pages. Always verify the source is trustworthy before claiming. Enable Google Authenticator to protect your account.