Should EU Users Open a Binance Account with Email or Phone Number?

We highly recommend EU users register with an email, and also bind their local mobile number for two-factor authentication. Email is more reliable for account recovery and security than a phone number, while a bound phone number serves as a necessary supplement for receiving SMS verification codes. The two are not mutually exclusive—you can choose either during registration and bind the other later in the Security Center. However, please note that starting July 1, 2026, Binance will suspend new user registrations in six countries: France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Belgium, and Sweden. Other EU countries can still register normally.

1. Understanding the Differences Between Email and Phone Number Registration

What to do: Compare the two registration methods in terms of security, account recovery, and usage scenarios to decide which to use as your primary method.

How to do it: Refer to the comparison table below:

Binance allows registration via email or phone number. Industry best practices recommend setting up a dedicated email for exchanges, separate from daily or social media emails, to reduce the risk of credential stuffing.

When you are done: You understand that email is more reliable for security and recovery, and have decided to use email as your primary registration method.

2. Registering a Binance Account with Email

What to do: Complete your Binance account registration using a dedicated email address.

How to do it:

• Prepare an email that is not used on other platforms. Gmail and Outlook are top recommendations.

• Visit the Binance website at binance.com or open the official app, and click "Register".

• Select "Register with Email" and enter your email address.

• Check your email for the 6-digit verification code, enter it within 30 minutes and submit.

• Set a password: at least 8 characters, including one uppercase letter and one number.

When you are done: Your account is created and you are directed to the KYC verification page.

Prerequisite: Your email can receive messages normally and has its own two-step verification enabled.

Common failure reasons:

• Verification code timed out (valid for 30 minutes); you need to request a new one.

• Using an email classified as high-risk; it is recommended to use Gmail or Outlook instead.

You can also register with a phone number, but email offers clear advantages in account recovery and security.

3. Linking Your EU Mobile Number

What to do: After registration, go to Security Center and bind your EU mobile number to receive SMS verification codes and security alerts.

How to do it:

• Log in to your Binance account and go to "Security Center".

• Find "Link Mobile Number" and select your EU country code.

• Common EU country codes:

  • Germany +49

  • France +33

  • Italy +39

  • Spain +34

  • Netherlands +31

• Enter your phone number without the leading "0", receive the SMS verification code, enter it, and complete the binding.

When you are done: Your account now has both email and phone number bound; both are shown as verified in Security Center.

Prerequisite: Your EU mobile number can receive SMS codes normally.

Common failure reasons:

• Including a leading "0" – the system treats "0" as part of the number, not the country code.

• Phone is roaming, suspended, or out of credit, unable to receive international SMS.

Risk reminder:

• Do not use a phone number that has been used on SMS verification platforms.

• Do not bind the same phone number to multiple high-risk platforms.

4. Understanding EU User Registration Restrictions (from July 2026)

What to do: Check whether your country of residence is currently affected by Binance's registration restrictions.

How to do it: Match your situation to one of the cases below:

• Situation A: You live in France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Belgium, or Sweden Starting July 1, 2026, Binance will suspend new user registrations in these countries. If you are in one of them, you cannot register a new account for now. You will need to monitor whether Binance resumes service after obtaining a MiCA license through another member state.

• Situation B: You live in another EU/EEA country (e.g., Germany, Netherlands, Portugal, Austria) You can still register normally. Binance previously held registration qualifications in France, Italy, Spain, Poland, and Sweden, but those were under national frameworks, not MiCA-wide authorization. Binance submitted a MiCA license application via Greece in January 2026, but withdrew it on June 24. Its European compliance status therefore remains in flux.

When you are done: You have confirmed whether you can currently register or understand the reason you cannot.

5. Enabling Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) to Complete Security Setup

What to do: Add a third layer of protection beyond your email and phone number.

How to do it:

• Go to "Account Security" or "Security Center".

• Select "Enable Google Authenticator" or "Binance Authenticator".

• Download the authenticator app and scan the QR code to bind your account.

• Back up the secret key – write it on paper or store it offline in a safe place. If you lose your phone, you can use this key to recover access.

When you are done: 2FA is successfully bound, and the Security Center page shows all three verifications enabled (email, phone, 2FA).

Next steps: Log in to the Binance app or website to complete registration. Immediately do the following in "Security Center": 1) bind your EU mobile number; 2) enable Google Authenticator (2FA) and write down the backup key; 3) complete KYC identity verification to unlock all trading features. If you currently reside in one of the six restricted countries, keep an eye on Binance's subsequent announcements and wait for it to obtain a MiCA license through another member state to resume services.