Choosing the Right Document Saves You a Lot of Time
After registering on the Binance Official Website, the most important next step is completing KYC identity verification. You'll need to upload photos of an ID document and pass facial recognition, but different document types have vastly different recognition success rates and processing speeds. Pick the right one and you could be verified in minutes; pick the wrong one and you might end up resubmitting multiple times. You can complete verification directly through the Binance Official App, and iPhone users can refer to the iOS Installation Guide for setup.
Document Types Supported by Binance
Binance KYC currently accepts three main types of identity documents:
Passport: A globally standardized travel document containing a photo page and personal information page.
National ID Card: A government-issued identity card from your country of residence. Both front and back sides need to be photographed.
Driver's License: In some countries and regions, a driver's license can also be used for KYC verification. Both front and back photos are required.
Passport: The Fastest Option
Why Passports Get Approved Quickest
Passports are internationally standardized documents with a highly uniform format worldwide. Binance's OCR (Optical Character Recognition) system has the highest accuracy rate for passports, achieving near-instant automatic verification. The text layout on the passport information page is clean and standardized, making machine reading errors extremely rare.
How to Photograph Your Passport
You only need to photograph the information page (the page with your photo and personal details) — no need for the cover or other pages. Make sure the lighting is adequate, there's no glare, the text is clearly readable, and all four corners are visible. It's best to lay the passport flat on a white or light-colored surface and photograph from above, avoiding the blur and shadows that come from holding it by hand.
Expected Verification Time with a Passport
In the vast majority of cases, KYC verification with a passport completes automatic review within five minutes. If the photo quality is good and information is clear, it may even pass within one minute.
National ID Card: Most Commonly Used but Slightly Slower
Why ID Cards Take Longer
National ID cards require front and back photos, meaning more information for the OCR system to process. ID card formats vary significantly across countries — some have complex designs with background patterns that interfere with automatic recognition.
Some countries' resident ID cards use a relatively standardized format with decent recognition rates, but still not as good as passports. Older-generation ID cards or cards with worn edges in particular may cause recognition failures.
Tips for Photographing Your ID Card
Make sure both sides are clear and complete. Avoid glare on the card surface — laminated ID cards are especially prone to reflection, so photograph them under soft natural light. All four corners must be fully visible, and don't crop any edges. Both the text and photo on the card should be clearly legible.
Expected Verification Time with an ID Card
With good photo quality, automatic review typically completes within ten minutes to half an hour. If automatic review fails, it gets escalated to manual review, which may take anywhere from a few hours to one or two business days.
Driver's License: A Backup Option
When to Use a Driver's License
A driver's license is an acceptable KYC document, but not all countries' licenses are supported by Binance. On the document selection page, if your country or region shows driver's license support, you can use it.
Limitations of Using a Driver's License
Driver's license formats vary the most worldwide, resulting in the lowest automatic recognition success rate. Some licenses also lack complete information (such as a full date of birth format), which may cause verification to fail. Unless you genuinely don't have a passport or national ID, using a driver's license isn't recommended as your first choice.
Photo Tips to Improve KYC Approval Rates
Lighting
Photograph under natural light or bright indoor lighting, and avoid direct light that causes glare. Don't shoot in dim conditions, and don't use your camera flash — flash tends to create bright spots on the document surface.
Camera Angle
Place the document flat on a table and photograph straight down from above. Don't shoot at an angle — make sure the document appears rectangular in the frame, not trapezoidal.
Background
Choose a solid-colored background, preferably white or light-colored. Avoid patterned tablecloths or other distracting elements in the frame.
Facial Recognition Step
For facial recognition, choose an environment with even lighting, face the camera directly, and remove anything covering your face (hats, sunglasses, masks, etc.). Follow the on-screen prompts for required actions like blinking or turning your head. Using the Binance App for facial recognition is recommended — smartphone front cameras generally perform better than computer webcams.
Speed Ranking by Document Type
Overall, the KYC approval speed ranking for the three document types is: passport is fastest, followed by national ID card, with driver's license last. If you have a valid passport, it's strongly recommended to use it for verification. If you don't have a passport, a national ID card works perfectly well — just pay attention to photo quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use an expired document for KYC?
No. Binance requires that submitted documents must be within their validity period. If your document is about to expire, it's better to renew it first before starting verification, to avoid having to resubmit later.
Can I switch to a different document if KYC fails?
Yes. If verification fails with your national ID, you can switch to a passport and resubmit. Simply select a different document type on the Binance identity verification page.
What if my verification info doesn't match my registration info?
The name on your KYC document must match the name you entered during registration. If they don't match, verification will be rejected. You'll need to contact customer support to update your registration information first, then resubmit verification.
Can I use a travel permit for KYC?
Generally no. Binance KYC supports passports, national ID cards, and driver's licenses. Travel permits are not within the supported document types — use a passport or national ID instead.
How long until I get a result after submitting?
Passports typically get results within a few minutes, national ID cards within half an hour, and driver's licenses may take longer. If it goes to manual review, results usually come within one to three business days.
Security Reminder
When completing KYC verification, make sure you're operating on the official Binance platform. Never upload your document photos on third-party websites or through links sent by others. Binance will never ask for your document photos via email, text messages, or social media. Document photos are highly sensitive personal information — if leaked, they could be used for identity fraud. Handle them with care, and delete any temporarily saved document photos from your phone or computer after verification is complete.
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