# PAID Funding Rates

As of 2026-10-05 09:02 UTC, PAID perpetual funding averages 0.0128% per 8 hours (13.99% APR) across all 4 exchanges that list it, weighted by 24h volume (median 0.0100%). Highest: MEXC at 0.0200% per 4h (43.80% APR). Lowest: LBank at 0.0050% per 4h (10.95% APR). Going long on LBank and short on MEXC collects a gross spread of 0.0300% per 8 hours (32.85% APR) before fees.

## Funding rate by exchange

| Exchange | Market | Funding rate | Interval | APR | Next funding |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [MEXC](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/paid/mexc) | [PAID/USDT:USDT](https://www.mexc.com/futures/PAID_USDT) | 0.0200% | 4h | 43.80% | 2026-10-05 12:00 UTC |
| [Gate](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/paid/gate) | [PAID/USDT:USDT](https://www.gate.com/futures/USDT/PAID_USDT) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-05 12:00 UTC |
| [LBank](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/paid/lbank) | [PAID/USDT:USDT](https://www.lbank.com/futures/paidusdt) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-05 12:00 UTC |
| [Aster](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/paid/aster) | [PAID/USDT:USDT](https://www.asterdex.com/en/trade/pro/futures/PAIDUSDT) | 0.0013% | 1h | 10.95% | — |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Yes. PAID funding is positive on 4 of the 4 exchanges, which means longs are paying shorts on those venues.

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

MEXC at 0.0200% per 4h (43.80% APR). The lowest is LBank at 0.0050% per 4h (10.95% APR).

### What is the PAID funding arbitrage spread?

The gross spread is 0.0300% per 8 hours (32.85% APR): long PAID on LBank and short on MEXC. Trading fees, slippage and price basis reduce the net return.

### How often is PAID funding paid?

PAID funding is paid every 4 hours on MEXC, Gate, and LBank; every hour on Aster. Rates on this page are also shown as APR so they can be compared directly.