How to Complete KYC Identity Verification on the Binance APP

KYC Verification: The Key to Unlocking Binance's Full Features

KYC (Know Your Customer) is a mandatory process for all compliant exchanges. After completing KYC verification on the Binance APP, you can unlock higher withdrawal limits, access more trading features, and enjoy the platform's full suite of services.

Many new users feel anxious about the KYC process — taking photos of documents, doing facial recognition, worrying about failing. As someone who has guided hundreds of people through this process, I can tell you: follow the steps in this guide and your first-attempt success rate will be above 95%.

KYC Verification Levels

Binance's KYC verification is divided into multiple levels:

Basic Verification (Verified)

• Requirements: ID card / passport + facial recognition
• Unlocks: Daily withdrawal limits raised to a higher level
• Time: Usually completed within minutes

Advanced Verification (Verified Plus)

• Requirements: Proof of address document (e.g., bank statement, utility bill)
• Unlocks: Higher withdrawal limits and more fiat currency channels
• Time: Manual review, 1–10 business days

For most individual users, completing Basic Verification is sufficient.

Preparation

Valid Identity Documents

You need to prepare one of the following:

1. National ID card (recommended for mainland China users): Most commonly used, highest success rate
2. Passport: Available to users in all regions
3. Driver's license: Supported in some regions

Document requirements:

• Must be within its validity period
• Information on the document must be clearly readable
• The document must not be damaged or obscured in any way

Environment Preparation

1. Well-lit environment (natural light is best; avoid backlit conditions)
2. Plain background (white or light-colored wall is ideal)
3. Clean phone camera lens
4. Binance APP updated to the latest version
5. Stable network connection

Detailed Steps

Step 1: Go to the Verification Page

1. Open the Binance APP
2. Tap the avatar icon in the upper-left corner
3. Tap "Identity Verification" or "Verification"
4. Select your nationality / country of residence
5. Tap "Start Verification"

Step 2: Fill In Personal Information

1. Enter your legal full name (must exactly match the name on your document)
2. Enter your date of birth
3. Select document type
4. Enter the document number
5. Fill in your residential address (no need to include specific door numbers; a general address is fine)
6. Confirm that all information is correct and tap "Continue"

Special reminder: Your name must exactly match the one on your document. If your ID card shows a name in simplified Chinese, fill it in as simplified Chinese. If you are verifying with a passport, enter the romanized name on the passport.

Step 3: Photograph Your Document

Photographing the front of your ID card:

1. The system will open your phone's camera
2. Place the ID card within the frame
3. Ensure all four corners are within the viewfinder
4. Keep the phone steady and wait for automatic capture, or capture manually
5. Check the preview to confirm it is clear and all text is readable

Photographing the back of your ID card:

1. Flip the ID card to the back
2. Repeat the above steps

Photographing a passport:

1. Open the passport to the personal information page
2. Place the entire page within the viewfinder
3. Ensure the MRZ code (the machine-readable zone at the bottom) is clearly visible

Photography Tips (Maximize Your First-Attempt Success Rate)

1. Avoid glare: Adjust the angle so that lights or flash do not create reflections on the document surface
2. Focus clearly: Tap the screen before shooting to focus, ensuring text is sharp
3. Lay flat: Place the document on a flat surface rather than holding it in your hand
4. Appropriate distance: Do not get too close or too far — the document should occupy 70–80% of the frame
5. Avoid shadows: Ensure no shadows from your hand or phone fall across the document

Step 4: Facial Recognition

1. After photographing the document, the system will require facial recognition
2. Align your face with the oval frame on the screen
3. Follow the prompts to complete the required actions (which may include: blinking, turning your head left and right, opening your mouth, etc.)
4. Maintain a natural expression and do not move too quickly
5. The entire process usually completes within 10 seconds

Facial Recognition Tips

1. Remove hats and sunglasses: Any items obstructing your face must be removed
2. Mask: Must be removed
3. Glasses: Regular prescription glasses are usually fine, but if repeated failures occur, try removing them
4. Makeup: Light makeup is fine, but heavy makeup may affect recognition
5. Hairstyle: Ensure your fringe does not cover your eyebrows or forehead

Step 5: Wait for Review

1. After submission, the system will display "Verification Under Review"
2. Automatic review is usually completed within a few minutes
3. If manual review is required, it may take 1–3 business days
4. Results will be sent to you via APP notification and email

Common Failure Reasons and Solutions

Reason 1: Document Photo Is Not Clear

Solution:

• Retake photos in a better-lit environment
• Clean the phone's camera lens
• Use the rear camera (higher image quality)

Reason 2: Document Information Does Not Match Entered Information

Solution:

• Carefully verify that the name and document number you entered exactly match what is on the document
• Pay attention to capitalization and spaces

Reason 3: Facial Recognition Failed

Solution:

• Improve lighting conditions
• Face the camera directly — do not tilt your head
• Complete the prompted actions precisely as instructed
• Try again outdoors or in natural daylight

Reason 4: Document Has Expired

Solution:

• Use a document that is within its validity period
• If your ID card is about to expire, renew it first

Reason 5: Regional Restriction

Solution:

• Confirm that your country / region is within Binance's service area
• Some regions may have additional verification requirements

Post-Verification Notes

Personal Information Changes

After KYC verification is approved, if your personal information changes (e.g., a name change), you will need to contact customer support to submit new documents for an update. This is not a self-service process — manual handling is required.

Security of Your Verification Information

Many users worry about the security of submitting identity information. On this point:

1. Binance uses encrypted storage for user identity information
2. Identity information is used only for compliance purposes and is not shared with third parties
3. As one of the world's largest exchanges, Binance has relatively robust measures in place for data protection
4. That said, any centralized platform carries an inherent risk of data breaches — this is a fundamental trade-off of using any centralized exchange

Multiple Account Issue

One ID card can only be used to verify one Binance account. If you attempt to verify a second account with the same document, the attempt will be rejected. If you need to switch accounts, you must first cancel the verification on the old account.

Advanced Verification (Proof of Address)

If you require higher limits, you can proceed to complete Advanced Verification:

Acceptable Proof of Address Documents

1. Bank statement (within the last 3 months)
2. Utility bill (within the last 3 months)
3. Government-issued proof document
4. Tax certificate

Submission Requirements

• The document must be from within the last 3 months
• The address on the document must match the address you entered on Binance
• The document must include your full name
• Accepted formats: PDF, JPG, PNG

Summary

KYC verification is a required step to use Binance. Although the process may seem cumbersome, the vast majority of users will pass on the first attempt by following the steps and tips in this guide. Clear document photos and accurate personal information are the two key factors for passing verification. Once complete, you will have full access to everything Binance has to offer.

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