What to Do When Binance Asks to Supplement Occupational Information
If you receive a system request to supplement occupational information, it means your account has triggered the Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) process, requiring you to declare the Source of Funds (SOF) and Source of Wealth (SOW). This is not a failed review but a routine compliance step. Simply follow the instructions, fill in truthfully, and prepare supporting documents—no need to worry.
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Prerequisite: Confirm the Specific Content of the System Request
Log into your Binance account, go to the [Identity Verification] page or check your in-site messages/email notifications. The system usually clearly informs you what needs to be supplemented—it could be occupational information, or it might also require you to declare "Source of Funds" and "Source of Wealth".
What constitutes completion: Confirm whether the notification requires you to fill in "Occupational Information" or also submit "Source of Funds proof documents".
Step 1: Enter the Supplement Information Page
In the App or web version, click the link in the system notification, or go to [User Center] - [Identity Verification], and find the entry for "Supplement Information" or "Complete EDD Verification".
What constitutes completion: Enter the filling page and see the option fields related to occupation/source of funds.
Step 2: Fill in Occupational Information Truthfully
Binance KYC requires occupational information to match your actual situation; do not fabricate. Common occupation categories usually include: IT professional, financial professional, self-employed, student, freelancer, retiree, etc.
Key principles:
Freelancer ≠ Unemployed: Filling freelancer as "unemployed" may lead to account restrictions. The correct approach is to select the closest industry category and note "freelancer" in the remarks.
Student: Directly select the "Student" category, even if you have no fixed income.
Unemployed or living solely on savings: Honestly state your current status. Binance accepts savings as a source of funds and does not require you to have a job.
What constitutes completion: The occupational category is selected and information saved.
Step 3: Prepare Supporting Documents According to Your Actual Situation
If the system further requests proof of "Source of Funds" or "Source of Wealth", you need to prepare corresponding materials based on the table below:
| Your Situation | Documents to Prepare |
|---|---|
| Employed (salary earner) | Recent 1-3 months' payslips; or bank statements showing employer payments; or tax return for the last tax year |
| Self-employed/Freelance | Tax return; or bank statements showing income (last 3 months); or business registration document |
| Savings/Deposits | Savings account statement issued within the last 3 months, showing name and balance |
| Student | Bank statements showing allowance or living expense transfers |
| Cryptocurrency Trading/Mining | Trading platform statement (last 1 month); mining income proof (last 3 months' records showing wallet address and transaction ID) |
| Investment/Asset Sale | Investment institution statement; sale contract or settlement statement |
What constitutes completion: According to your income type, the corresponding supporting documents are ready (electronic versions are fine).
Step 4: Submit Documents and Confirm
Upload the prepared documents on the supplement information page (usually PDF or image formats).
If a customer service video call verification is required, prepare in advance: hold your KYC document, and read the statement "I am [full name], I trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies..."
If you can't speak English, you can display a note with the English statement and read it in your native language.
What constitutes completion: After submission, the page shows "Submitted" or "Under Review".
Common Reasons for Failure
Occupational information inconsistent with supporting documents: You filled "Employed" but only submitted a savings account statement without a payslip—the reviewer will question the contradiction.
Documents exceed the time limit: Binance requires source of funds proof documents to be issued within the last 3 months.
Selecting "Other" category triggers risk control: The "Other" option in occupation may trigger additional scrutiny; try to select a specific category.
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Risk Reminder
Non-cooperation with EDD may lead to restricted account functions: If the supplementary verification is not completed in time, some account functions (such as deposit, trading, withdrawal) may be restricted until verification is complete.
Serious consequences for submitting false information: Binance has strict compliance requirements for the authenticity of KYC information; false declarations may result in permanent account closure.
Binance will not ask you to transfer funds out based on this: The EDD process is entirely completed within the platform. Any private contact asking for transfers is a scam.
After submission, EDD review usually takes 1-3 business days. Keep an eye on your registered email and in-site messages. If you haven't received a response after 3 business days, you can contact customer service via the Binance Help Center to check the progress.
