What do I need to sign up for Binance? An email or phone number, then identity verification
Short answer
To sign up you only need an email or phone number (or an Apple or Google account), a 6-digit code and a password. Then verify your identity: choose where you live and your ID type, upload the ID (most people can use a passport, ID card or driver's license) and do a face check. Binance says all new users must complete Standard identity verification before they can deposit or trade.
Sign-up
Email or phone number
Apple or Google accounts work too
Code
6 digits
Sent to the email or phone you entered
Identity verification
ID plus a face check
Most people can use a passport, ID card or driver's license
Review
Usually within 48 hours
Some cases take longer
Sign up in the Binance app
Open the Binance app, tap Sign up, and choose email, phone number, or an Apple or Google account
Enter your email or phone number, then the 6-digit code you receive
Create a secure password
Check the referral code box: from the sign-up button on this page it's filled in with FAIRR and shows Linked; it can't be changed after that
Tap Next to start identity verification: choose where you live, the country that issued your ID and the ID type, upload it, then do the face check
Sign-up vs identity verification
Sign-up
- What you need
- Email or phone number; Apple or Google accounts work too
- How it's checked
- 6-digit code
- Keep in mind
- The referral code can't be changed once linked; the account type can't be changed after sign-up
Identity verification
- What you need
- An ID: most people can use a passport, ID card or driver's license
- How it's checked
- Face check
- Keep in mind
- Your details must match your ID; review usually takes up to 48 hours
| Sign-up | Identity verification | |
|---|---|---|
| What you need | Email or phone number; Apple or Google accounts work too | An ID: most people can use a passport, ID card or driver's license |
| How it's checked | 6-digit code | Face check |
| Keep in mind | The referral code can't be changed once linked; the account type can't be changed after sign-up | Your details must match your ID; review usually takes up to 48 hours |
The exchange has the final word
FAQ
Can I use Binance without identity verification?
Not to deposit or trade. Binance says all new users must complete Standard identity verification to use its products and services, including deposits and trading.
What details does identity verification ask for?
Binance says it may include your full name, date of birth, nationality, country of residence, home address and contact details, plus a valid government-issued ID such as a passport, national ID card or driver's license.
How long does verification take?
Submitted documents are usually reviewed within 48 hours; some cases take longer.
I entered the wrong referral code. Can I change it?
Not once it's linked, so check the referral code box before you sign up. Already signed up? See Entered the wrong referral code?.
Someone offers to sign up or verify for me. Is that OK?
No. Only submit your ID and face check on the official site or app, and never send them to anyone.