What Are the Requirements for Registering a Binance Account?
Registering aBinanceaccount has very low basic requirements: you only need an email or phone number that can receive verification codes. However, to trade normally,identity verification (KYC) is mandatory, and users in mainland China need to pay extra attention to network environment and document types. Below, we break down the requirements into three aspects: essential conditions, verification limits, and regional restrictions.
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1. Minimum Requirements for Registration: Basic Account
You only need to meet one of the following to create a basic account:
Valid email: Such as Gmail, Outlook, or QQ email, used to receive verification emails.
Phone number that can receive verification codes: Including mainland China numbers with +86, but you must ensure it can receive international SMS messages.
Note: At this stage, the account can only be used to view market data and basic features; no trading, deposits, or withdrawals are allowed.
2. Full Usage Requirements: Identity Verification (KYC)
To unlock trading functions, you must complete identity verification (KYC). This is a mandatory requirement for all major compliant exchanges.
Required Materials for Basic Verification
Valid identification document: ID card, passport, or driver's license (original physical document, must be photographed on-site; scanned copies or old photos are invalid).
Device with a camera: A phone or computer to complete facial recognition and liveness verification.
Permissions Unlocked with Basic Verification
Daily fiat deposit/withdrawal limit:$50,000.
Access to spot trading, futures trading, C2C (peer-to-peer) trading, and other features.
Upgraded Verification (Optional, Increases Limits)
If you need higher limits (up to $2 million daily), you must submit additional proof of address from the last 3 months (e.g., utility bills, bank statements).
3. Special Prerequisites for Users in Mainland China
According to recent official community guidelines, domestic users should note the following two points:
Network environment: You need to use a VPN or proxy tool, selecting an IP node that isnot in the US, Singapore, or Hong Kong(e.g., Taiwan or Japan nodes); otherwise, you may be unable to access the registration page or face subsequent restrictions.
Document type: When completing KYC, if you select "China" as your country, you can use amainland China ID cardorpassport.Note: The "country/region" selected during registration must match the document submitted for KYC.
4. Hard Restrictions
Binance restricts services for users and IPs from the following regions, and such users cannot complete registration:
The United States (including IP and identity), certain provinces in Canada, Singapore, parts of Japan, and countries/regions under international sanctions.
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FAQ
Q: I entered a referral code during registration, but it shows as invalid. Can I still proceed with registration?A: Yes, you can continue registering. An invalid referral code usually does not affect account activation, but you will not receive corresponding referral commissions. We recommend confirming with the referrer whether the code has expired or been used.
Q: How long does KYC review usually take? What should I do if facial recognition keeps failing?A: Basic verification is typically completed within a few hours, with most users passing on the same day, and at most within 2 business days. For facial recognition, we recommend using your phone's front camera in a well-lit, clean background environment, and removing glasses and masks.
Q: Can I complete the entire registration using only an email without a phone number?A: Yes. You can complete both registration and the KYC process using just an email; a phone number is not mandatory.
