Since the end of 2021, in order to meet government regulatory requirements, Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has officially removed the C2C RMB trading zone and strengthened the supervision of platform users. For accounts identified as being from mainland China, the platform has adopted a 'withdrawal only' model, allowing users to only perform asset withdrawals, order cancellations, redemptions, and position closing operations. During the same period, other exchanges, including Huobi and BitMart, have also taken measures to stop new user registrations and expel existing mainland users.
Despite tightening regulatory policies, many investors are still looking for legal and compliant ways to continue cryptocurrency trading. Next, we will detail how to successfully register on Binance, complete identity verification (KYC), and how to recharge in an appropriate manner in the mainland China environment.
1. How to register a Binance account
1. Choose a suitable email
When registering a Binance account, it is recommended to use an overseas email, such as Gmail, QQ, or a mobile phone number.
2. Visit the Binance official website to register
Since the Binance official website may not be directly accessible in mainland China, it is necessary to use a VPN tool and set the proxy mode to 'Global Mode' to ensure the website loads properly. Additionally, it is advisable to choose server nodes in regions such as Japan, Singapore, or South Korea, and avoid using US nodes to reduce potential access restrictions.
Registration process:
1. Go to the official Binance website, and click the 'Register using phone or email' button.
2. In the 'Select Current Residence' option, it is recommended to choose 'Taiwan' (if you choose 'Hong Kong', you may subsequently be required to bind a Hong Kong mobile number).
3. Select 'Email Registration', enter your overseas email address and password.
4. You can fill in the referrer ID RFHBT7IA to enjoy up to a 20% discount on trading fees.
5. After clicking register, go to your email to check for the verification code, enter it, and complete account creation.
At this point, your Binance account has been successfully registered!
2. Complete Binance KYC verification
To ensure account security and obtain full trading permissions, Binance requires users to complete identity verification (KYC). The following are the specific operational steps:
1. Go to the verification page
- After logging into Binance, click the 'Go to Verification' button in the upper right corner to enter the identity verification page.
- Select 'Standard Identity Verification' and click 'Get Started'.
2. Fill in basic personal information
- In the nationality option, select 'China', and enter your name, surname, and date of birth.
- Fill in your legal residence address, postal code, city, and then click continue.
3. Submit identification documents
- Select document type (it is recommended to choose an ID card), and upload photos of the front and back of the ID card.
- Ensure the photo is clear, avoiding reflections or blurriness, as this may affect the review process.
4. Perform facial recognition
- Use the camera to take a selfie, ensuring the face is clearly visible.
- Perform dynamic facial recognition (such as nodding, blinking, etc.) to complete the final verification.
- If the device you are using does not have a camera, you can switch to the mobile app to complete this step.
> Friendly reminder: If you are using an iPhone, you need to download the Binance App from a non-China region App Store. If you are unclear about how to register a non-China Apple ID, you can refer to relevant tutorials, such as (How to register a US Apple ID to download the international version of TikTok).
5. Wait for review
After submitting all materials, Binance will review them, which typically takes 1-3 days. During this period, please regularly check your email to receive the verification result notification in a timely manner.
Summary
Despite increasingly strict regulatory policies, Binance remains one of the most popular cryptocurrency trading platforms in the world. By registering in a reasonable and compliant manner and completing KYC certification according to official procedures, users can still smoothly enter the Binance ecosystem for trading. We hope this guide helps you complete the registration successfully and start your cryptocurrency investment journey!