# AUD Funding Rates

As of 2026-10-03 04:10 UTC, AUD perpetual funding averages -0.0014% per 8 hours (-1.58% APR) across all 4 exchanges that list it, weighted by 24h volume (median -0.0002%). Highest: WEEX at 0.0002% per 4h (0.41% APR). Lowest: LBank at -0.0010% per 4h (-2.19% APR). Going long on LBank and short on WEEX collects a gross spread of 0.0024% per 8 hours (2.60% APR) before fees.

## Funding rate by exchange

| Exchange | Market | Funding rate | Interval | APR | Next funding |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [WEEX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/aud/weex) | [AUD/USDT:USDT](https://www.weex.com/futures/AUD-USDT) | 0.0002% | 4h | 0.41% | 2026-10-03 04:10 UTC |
| [XT.COM](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/aud/xt) | [AUD/USDT:USDT](https://www.xt.com/en/futures/trade/aud_usdt) | 0.0001% | 4h | 0.22% | 2026-10-03 08:00 UTC |
| [MEXC](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/aud/mexc) | [AUD/USDT:USDT](https://www.mexc.com/futures/AUD_USDT) | -0.0003% | 4h | -0.66% | 2026-10-03 08:00 UTC |
| [LBank](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/aud/lbank) | [AUD/USDT:USDT](https://www.lbank.com/futures/audusdt) | -0.0010% | 4h | -2.19% | 2026-10-03 08:00 UTC |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is the AUD funding rate positive right now?

Mostly no. AUD funding is positive on 2 of the 4 exchanges, which means longs are paying shorts on those venues.

### Which exchange has the highest AUD funding rate?

WEEX at 0.0002% per 4h (0.41% APR). The lowest is LBank at -0.0010% per 4h (-2.19% APR).

### What is the AUD funding arbitrage spread?

The gross spread is 0.0024% per 8 hours (2.60% APR): long AUD on LBank and short on WEEX. Trading fees, slippage and price basis reduce the net return.

### How often is AUD funding paid?

AUD funding is paid every 4 hours on WEEX, XT.COM, MEXC, and LBank. Rates on this page are also shown as APR so they can be compared directly.