Completing KYC identity verification is an essential step before trading on Binance. KYC stands for "Know Your Customer" — a standard identity verification process used by financial institutions worldwide. After completing KYC, you'll enjoy higher withdrawal limits and full access to platform features. If you don't have an account yet, register on Binance now, then download the Binance app to complete verification on your phone for greater convenience.
Pre-Verification Preparation
Before starting verification, prepare the following:
- Valid ID document: National ID card (recommended), passport, or driver's license — choose one. Ensure the document hasn't expired
- Device with camera: Phone or computer with a webcam for photographing documents and facial recognition
- Stable internet connection: Avoid areas with poor signal to prevent upload interruptions
- Well-lit environment: Good lighting improves photo quality and facial recognition success rates
Binance KYC Verification Steps
Step 1: Access the identity verification page
After logging into Binance, tap the profile icon in the upper right corner (app) or user icon (web), and select "Identity Verification" from the dropdown menu. You'll see different verification levels, each corresponding to different feature permissions and limits.
Step 2: Choose your verification level
Binance offers two levels — basic and advanced:
- Basic verification: Requires personal information and ID document photos. After completion, you can trade, use C2C, and withdraw within limited amounts. For most casual users, basic verification is sufficient.
- Advanced verification: Adds facial recognition on top of basic verification. After completion, withdrawal limits increase substantially and more advanced features become available.
We recommend completing advanced verification directly — handle everything in one go and avoid revisiting later.
Step 3: Fill in personal information
Follow the prompts to accurately enter your name, date of birth, residential address, and other information. Ensure everything exactly matches your ID document. Pay special attention to:
- Name must match the document character by character
- Date of birth format (year/month/day) must be correct
- Nationality should be the country that issued your document
- Residential address should be your current actual address
Step 4: Upload document photos
Select your document type (ID card, passport, or driver's license), then photograph and upload the front and back as required. Photography tips:
- Place the document flat on a solid-colored (preferably white or light) surface
- Photograph from directly above, 30-50cm away, keeping the phone level
- Ensure all four corners are fully visible in the frame
- Turn off the flash and use natural lighting
- Confirm all text is clearly readable without glare or shadows
- Don't crop or edit the photos
If using the Binance app, it automatically guides you to align the document and alerts you if photo quality is insufficient.
Step 5: Complete facial recognition
The system guides you through a facial recognition scan — just follow the on-screen prompts. Suggestions:
- Do it in a well-lit, evenly lit environment — ideally facing a window
- Use a plain-colored wall as your background — avoid clutter
- Remove hats, sunglasses, and accessories — keep your face unobstructed
- If wearing glasses and repeatedly failing, try removing them
- Follow prompts slowly — don't rush
Facial recognition typically requires actions like blinking, turning your head, or opening your mouth. The system provides real-time instructions.
After Submission
Once submitted, the system begins reviewing. Basic verification usually completes within minutes to hours; advanced verification may take 1-3 business days. You can check review progress on the verification page. An email notification is sent upon approval.
Important Notes
- All information submitted must be truthful — using false information may result in account suspension
- The app provides a smoother experience with more convenient photo-taking. Its built-in shooting guide significantly improves success rates
- Don't frequently refresh the page or exit the app during verification
- Each ID document can only verify one Binance account — duplicate verifications will be rejected
- If the first attempt fails, carefully review the failure reason, correct the issue, and resubmit
Once KYC verification is complete, you can use all Binance features for trading. We recommend immediately setting up Google Authenticator and other security measures after verification to fully protect your account. If you encounter issues during verification, contact Binance customer support for assistance.