Should US Users Register on Binance with Phone Number or Email?

US users cannot register on the international Binance platform (Binance.com), regardless of whether they use a phone number or email. You must switch to the independently operated, compliant platform Binance.US. If you accidentally use a US IP address or a US Apple ID to download the app, you will get the feature-limited US version. Clarify the platform differences first, then choose your registration credentials.

1. Determine Which Platform You Should Use

Instructions: First, determine whether you are a US user or not. This decides which platform and registration method to use.

Steps:

• Situation A: You live in the US, and are a US citizen or permanent resident (green card holder)

  • You cannot register on Binance.com. Your only option is Binance.US, a separate platform set up by Binance to comply with US regulations.

  • Note: Binance.US currently does not support users in certain states such as New York and Texas. Check the official website to confirm your state is supported before registering.

• Situation B: You live in another country, but used a US IP address to access Binance

  • Binance does not support registration from a US IP address; the system will block you. Switch to your local IP address and you will be able to choose phone number or email registration as normal.

• Situation C: You downloaded the app using a US Apple ID

  • The US App Store provides Binance.US, which has limited features (C2C unavailable, fewer coins). You need to switch to a Taiwan or Hong Kong Apple ID to download the international Binance app.

Completion standard: You have confirmed whether you should use Binance.com or Binance.US.

2. If You Use Binance.US: Phone Number Is Mandatory, Email Is the Basic Requirement

Instructions: During the Binance.US registration process, both email and phone number are used—email to create the account and receive verification emails, and phone number for SMS authentication, which is a mandatory security step on Binance.US.

Steps:

• Visit binance.us and click "Sign Up".

• Enter your email address and set a password. On the Binance.US registration page for US users, email is the primary registration credential.

• After verifying your email, the system will prompt you to enable SMS Authentication—enter a US phone number and receive a verification code to complete the binding.

• Then complete KYC: provide your full name, residential address, last four digits of SSN, and upload a government-issued ID (passport or driver's license) and a selfie.

Completion standard: Both email and phone number are verified, KYC submitted and awaiting review.

Prerequisites: You have a US phone number (for SMS verification) and US identity documents.

Common reasons for failure:

• Entering a non-US phone number—Binance.US requires a +1 area code number for SMS verification.

• KYC documents unclear or expired, causing the review to be rejected.

Binance.US KYC has two tiers: Basic level requires only basic information (daily withdrawal limit around $1,000); Advanced level requires uploading ID and proof of address, with higher limits.

3. If You Use the International Platform Binance.com: Prioritize Email, Phone Number Can Be Added Later

Instructions: When registering on the international site, you can choose either email or phone number. The common industry recommendation is to prioritize email.

Steps:

• Visit binance.com (ensure your IP is not in a restricted region).

• On the registration page, select "Email Registration" or "Phone Registration".

• Why using email is recommended: Services like Gmail/Outlook allow you to reset passwords independently without being affected by carrier changes. It is advisable to set up a dedicated email address for the exchange to reduce the risk of cross-platform leaks.

• A phone number can be added as an auxiliary binding for receiving security alerts and two-factor authentication, but it is not recommended as the sole registration credential.

• After registration, go to the "Security Center" to bind your phone number and Google Authenticator for two-factor authentication.

Completion standard: Successfully registered with email, phone number bound as secondary verification.

Common reasons for failure:

• Using a US IP to register on Binance.com—the system will display "US IP not supported".

• Not receiving verification code on 163/QQ email addresses—consider switching to Gmail or Outlook.

Risk warnings:

• Do not fill in a US address or use US identity information when registering on Binance.com—KYC will fail and your account may be permanently banned.

• If your phone number has been used for SMS verification platforms or bound to many social accounts, it is recommended to get a new number dedicated to Binance.

Follow-up guide: First, confirm which situation applies to you. If you are a US resident, go directly to binance.us to register—use email to create your account and a US phone number for SMS authentication. If you are a non-US user but are under a US IP, switch back to your local IP and register on the international version with email, then go to the "Security Center" to bind your phone number as a second layer of verification.