Projects ask Upbit for trading support (a listing) directly through Upbit’s own trading-support inquiry; Upbit says it does not demand any fee in exchange for trading support and does not allow external brokers or agencies to intervene. Its stated process is: application, preliminary review, formal evaluation, a decision by its Trading Support Deliberation Committee, then trading support begins. Upbit asks for the project and token name, website and document links, the blockchain and contract address, and a contact person with an email address.
Key takeaways
- Upbit uses the term trading support for a listing.
- Five stages: application → preliminary review → formal evaluation → committee decision → trading starts.
- Upbit says it charges no fee for trading support and allows no intermediaries; brokers asking for fees are “illegal brokers unrelated to Upbit”.
- Upbit runs a channel to report listing fraud in its customer center.
- Exchanges watch spread and depth after listing; plan a market maker before trading starts.
Upbit listing at a glance
| Question | What Upbit says |
|---|---|
| What it is called | Trading support (거래지원) |
| Where to apply | Upbit’s own trading-support inquiry (Customer Center) |
| Listing fee | None: Upbit says it demands no fee in exchange for trading support |
| Agents and brokers | Not allowed; all procedures handled by Upbit staff |
| Process | Application → preliminary review → formal evaluation → Trading Support Deliberation Committee → trading support starts |
| Timeline | Not published |
| Operator | Dunamu Inc., Seoul (VASP registration no. 2021-01, per Upbit’s footer) |
Upbit listing requirements
Upbit says it evaluates every digital asset against its own trading-support policy and criteria and that an inquiry does not guarantee a listing. Its inquiry asks for:
- The project name and the digital asset’s name.
- Links to the website and documents (whitepaper, tokenomics, audits).
- The blockchain and the contract address, if there is one.
- A contact person and a working email address.
Because the inquiry itself is short, the quality of the linked documents decides the first review. Use our pre-listing checklist so every link a reviewer opens is complete and current.
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Upbit listing cost
Upbit’s position is explicit: no fee is demanded for trading support, and intermediary fees are checked during the application. Your real costs are the ones around the listing: audits, legal work, documentation, and liquidity once trading opens. See CEX listing fees and market making cost.
Step-by-step: applying to Upbit
- Prepare documents, audits, tokenomics with vesting dates, and a clear explanation of the token’s purpose.
- Submit the trading-support inquiry through Upbit’s own site, from the project team.
- Preliminary review: Upbit screens the inquiry.
- Formal evaluation: deeper review if you pass screening.
- Committee decision: the Trading Support Deliberation Committee decides.
- Trading support begins: plan two-sided liquidity for day one.
Watch for fake Upbit brokers
In March 2025 Upbit publicly denied claims that intermediary fees exist in its listing process and said it would take legal action against illegal brokers. If someone offers an Upbit listing for a fee, report it through Upbit’s listing-fraud channel (Customer Center → Policy & Listing Inquiry → Report Listing-Related Fraud). See listing scams and fake agents.
Frequently asked questions
Does Upbit charge a listing fee?
Upbit says it does not demand any fee in exchange for trading support and does not proceed with trading support under any financial compensation conditions (official notice, 20 March 2025).
Can a listing agent get my token on Upbit?
Upbit says it does not allow external agencies to assist or intermediate trading support, and all procedures are handled directly by Upbit employees. Anyone demanding a fee while claiming to guarantee an Upbit listing is, in Upbit’s words, an illegal broker unrelated to Upbit.
What does Upbit ask for in a listing inquiry?
Upbit’s English trading inquiry page asks for the project and digital asset name, links to the website and documents, the blockchain and contract address if there is one, and a contact person with an email address it can answer.
How long does Upbit take to decide?
Upbit does not publish a timeline. Its process passes through a preliminary review, a formal evaluation and a Trading Support Deliberation Committee decision.
Sources
- Upbit notice: position on allegations of listing fees (20 Mar 2025, Korean and English)
- Upbit Trading Inquiry page (English, Dunamu)
Last reviewed 12 November 2026. Exchange and platform policies change; always confirm on the official page before acting.