Binance Registration + KYC: Complete Step-by-Step
To buy stock tokens like Tesla and Nvidia on-chain, you cannot get past the first hurdle: you need a working, verified exchange account. This step looks unremarkable, yet it is where the most people get stuck and then quietly give up, not because it is hard, but because they hit one small problem midway with no one to answer it, and just stop there.
In this piece we break the whole Binance process, from registration to identity verification (KYC), into a few steps, flagging the little snags at each step before you hit them. Read it and follow along, and if it goes smoothly you will soon have an account you can fund and trade with.
Why we start from registration
Many guides jump straight into how to buy and how to withdraw, skipping account opening. But the reality is that beginners' most common 'give-up point' is right at the very front: a verification code that does not arrive at registration, KYC that keeps getting rejected, 2FA set up but with a fear of losing it. Each of these little bumps is small on its own, but pile them together and they are enough to make someone quit.
So we devote a whole piece to this 'thing at the very front.' Get past it, and buying bStocks, withdrawing to a Web3 wallet, and funding are even on the table.
Before you start, get these few things ready
Before you begin, get these few things ready to save yourself a lot of back-and-forth:
- An email you use regularly (one that receives mail normally, since you will get verification codes later).
- A phone (for installing the 2FA app, or receiving SMS verification codes).
- A valid ID (passport or ID card, needed for identity verification, make sure it is not expired and the photo is clear).
- A well-lit environment (the face check and ID photos both need it, do not do it in a dim spot).
Before registering, it is best to confirm whether your region supports the feature you want to use (bStocks especially). The rules keep changing, so go by the current Binance page. For the geographic logic, see why some regions cannot buy.
Step one: email registration + set a password
Enter the Binance official site from this site's registration entry, choose to register by email, and fill in the email you use regularly. There is a small detail worth doing here: entering from this site's link automatically carries the referral code BNB698, so after registering you can enjoy a spot trading fee discount. If the page has a spot to enter the referral code by hand, confirm that field is BNB698.
Next, set a login password. Do not cut corners on this step:
- Use a password that is long enough and mixes upper and lower case, numbers and symbols, and do not reuse an old password you have used elsewhere.
- It is best to generate and store it with a password manager, rather than relying on your memory for a weak password.
After filling it in, the system sends a verification email to your inbox; open it and complete verification via the code or link inside. If it does not arrive for a while, first check your spam folder, then tap 'resend', this is the most common 'stuck at step one,' and nine times out of ten the email went to spam.
*Registering through this site's link automatically carries the referral code, so you can enjoy a 20% spot trading fee discount; the actual rate is whatever the Binance page shows.
Step two: bind two-factor authentication (2FA)
Once the account is built, do this right away, do not put it off. Two-factor authentication (2FA) is your account's second lock: even if someone gets your password, they cannot log in without this second key. For an account that holds money, this step is not optional.
Binance usually supports several 2FA methods, the common ones being an authenticator app (a phone app that generates rotating codes) and SMS verification. Of the two, an authenticator app is generally more secure (SMS can be hijacked). When binding, there is one action you absolutely must not skip:
When binding an authenticator app, the system gives you a backup key / recovery code. Write it on paper and store it offline. If your phone is lost or the app is deleted, this code is your only way back to recover 2FA. Many people simply do not save it and end up locked out of their account after switching phones.
Step three: identity verification (KYC)
At this step, your account can already log in, but to fund, trade, withdraw and use bStocks normally, you basically have to complete identity verification (KYC) first. It is a compliance requirement, the same at all mainstream exchanges, not the platform being difficult. On why exchanges must do KYC, see Investopedia's explanation of KYC.
KYC is roughly these few actions:
- Fill in personal info: name, date of birth, address, etc. The key is for it to be completely consistent with the info on your ID, not a single character wrong.
- Upload the ID: photograph your passport or ID card as prompted. Plenty of light, all four corners in, clear text, no glare.
- Face check: complete the liveness check facing the camera as prompted (you may need to blink or turn your head). Take off hats and glasses, keep the background clean, even lighting.
After submitting, it goes into review. When it goes smoothly, review is usually completed fairly quickly. In the meantime you can get familiar with the platform interface, or read the full flow of how to buy bStocks, and once it passes you can dive right in.
KYC rejected? Common reasons and fixes
Having identity verification rejected is the stage beginners hit most, and get most worked up over. Really, the reasons come down to a handful, so just treat the cause:
| Common reason for rejection | Fix |
|---|---|
| ID photo blurry / glared / corner cut off | Re-shoot in a bright spot, ID lying flat, all four corners in frame, avoid glare |
| Filled-in info inconsistent with the ID | Check name, birthday and ID number character by character, change it to exactly match the ID |
| Face check failed | Take off hat and glasses, find even light, do the prompted actions a bit slower |
| ID already expired | Use a different ID that is within its validity |
Most rejections are not a big deal; fix it, resubmit, and it passes. Be patient, and do not give up over this step, you have already reached the last hurdle.
We ran the full account-opening flow from scratch with a new email: email registration, set a strong password, bound an authenticator app (and casually wrote the recovery code on paper), submitted the ID, and did the face check. Nothing about it was especially hard; the only two small traps worth mentioning, one, the registration verification email was not visible at first and we found it in spam; two, the first ID shot had some glare and was returned, then passed after moving to the window to re-shoot. From registration to verification passing, when it goes smoothly it is faster than you would expect.
After registering, what to do next
With the account open and verification passed, you have your 'ticket' to the field. The order from here is clear:
- Fund: convert your money into assets usable for buying, like USDT; for the methods, see how to fund a Binance account.
- Buy bStocks: buy a small amount of the stock token you want on the spot market; for the full flow, see step by step: buy bStocks.
- (Optional) withdraw to your own wallet: if you want self-custody, withdraw to a Binance Web3 wallet, taking care to pick BNB Chain as the network.
On your first buy, remember to run the whole thing through with a small amount, do not go in heavy right away, this one and other beginner traps we cover in full in 7 traps when buying bStocks for the first time.
*20% spot trading fee discount; the actual rate is whatever the Binance page shows and may change with policy.
To see Binance's and this product's official statements clearly first, refer to the current pages of the Binance official site. The steps in this article were verified in June 2026; the interface and rules may update, so go by what is officially shown.
FAQ
Do I have to complete KYC to register on Binance?
Yes. To fund, trade, withdraw and use features like bStocks normally, you basically need to complete KYC identity verification first. It is a compliance requirement, not the platform being difficult, and almost all mainstream exchanges are the same.
How long does identity verification usually take to pass?
After submitting the ID and the face check, review is usually completed fairly quickly, and when it goes smoothly it often passes very fast. If the materials are blurry or the info is inconsistent it may be sent back for resubmission, so a clear ID photo and consistent info save a lot of back-and-forth.
Does registering via a referral code cost more?
No. Registering via a referral code does not charge you any extra fee; instead you can enjoy a spot trading fee discount, with the exact rate depending on what the Binance page shows.