Binance KYC real-name verification does not necessarily require a China mainland ID card. The official system supports government-issued documents from over 200 countries/regions, including ID cards, passports, driver's licenses, residence cards, etc. For users without a domestic ID card (such as overseas Chinese, international students, and Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan users), you can use a passport, Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macau Residents, Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents, or a residence permit from your country of residence to complete verification. The specific document choice depends on your current residential area and account registration country settings. You can log in to the Binance Official Website to view the supported document list. Taking photos of documents within the Binance Official APP is the most convenient method. iOS users can complete installation through the iOS Installation Tutorial.
I. Overall Framework of KYC Supported Documents
Step 1: Classification by Registration Region
- China Mainland: Priority is given to resident ID cards, with passports as a backup.
- Hong Kong: Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card or HKSAR Passport.
- Macau: Macau Resident Identity Card or MSAR Passport.
- Taiwan: Republic of China Identity Card or Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents.
- Overseas Chinese: Combination of residence documents in the country of residence + passport.
- Other Countries: Choice of local ID card, driver's license, or passport.
Step 2: Essential Document Elements
Any document must meet these requirements: validity remaining for more than 30 days, name matching the KYC entry, clear document number, photo without obstructions, and no PS modifications.
II. Verification Process Characteristics of Different Documents
- Mainland ID Card: Highest OCR recognition rate (98%), automatically reads name, document number, and birthday. The whole process takes 5-10 minutes.
- Passport: Requires photographing the main page (the one with the photo). OCR recognizes the MRZ (Machine Readable Zone), with a recognition rate of about 95%.
- Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macau Residents: Requires photographing the main page of the permit and the current residence page in Hong Kong/Macau. Recognition rate is about 85%, and it may enter manual review.
- Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents: Only the main page is needed, but Taiwan household registration users are more recommended to use their Taiwan ID card directly.
- Driver's License: Only supported in some European and American countries (USA, UK, Australia, Canada). Driver's licenses from most Asian countries are not accepted.
- Temporary Residence Card: Supported in some countries, must be submitted together with a passport.
III. Document Support Table by Country/Region
| Country/Region | Supported Documents | Recognition Rate | Suggested Combination |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Mainland | ID Card/Passport | 98% | ID Card |
| Hong Kong, China | HKID/SAR Passport | 95% | HKID |
| Macau, China | Macau ID/SAR Passport | 93% | Macau ID |
| Taiwan, China | Taiwan ID/Travel Permit | 92% | Taiwan ID |
| Singapore | NRIC/FIN/Passport | 96% | NRIC |
| Malaysia | MyKad/Passport | 94% | MyKad |
| USA | Driver's License/Passport | 97% | Driver's License |
| Japan | Driver's License/Residence Card/Passport | 91% | Residence Card |
| UK | Driver's License/Passport | 96% | Driver's License |
| Australia | Driver's License/Medicare/Passport | 95% | Driver's License |
IV. Solutions for Users Without Domestic Documents
Scenario 1: Overseas Chinese with Foreign Citizenship
Use your residence ID card or driver's license from your country of citizenship directly. Your account registration country should also be set to your country of citizenship (e.g., if you are a Canadian citizen, select Canada). Once set, the registration country is difficult to change, so please choose carefully. Canadian driver's licenses, US REAL ID licenses, and UK driving licenses have high recognition rates.
Scenario 2: Overseas Chinese without Foreign Citizenship (Holding Chinese Passport)
Use a combination of your Chinese passport + residence card of your country of residence. The passport has a high recognition success rate, but if you wish to use fiat currency channels for deposits, you will need to submit local proof of address (utility bills, bank statements) to match the bank card's country.
Scenario 3: International Students with Temporary Residence
Use your Chinese passport + school I-20/CAS/COE admission documents as proof of address. It is recommended for international students to choose their current country of study as the registration country to facilitate the use of local fiat channels. Update address information after graduation and returning home.
Scenario 4: Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan Users
Hong Kong and Macau residents prioritize using HKID/Macau ID, as Home Return Permits might not be on the supported list. Taiwan users are recommended to use their Taiwan ID card, with the Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents as a second choice. If the system mistakenly identifies a Hong Kong/Macau document as a "China Mainland document" during KYC, you can submit a support ticket for manual correction.
V. FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I still use an expired ID card for verification? A: No. Binance requires documents to have at least 30 days of validity remaining. Expired documents will be directly rejected by the system. If your document is about to expire, it is recommended to renew it before performing KYC to avoid trouble when updating KYC in the future.
Q: Can the same person register multiple accounts using documents from different countries? A: No. Binance determines unique identity through biometrics (facial features). One person can only have one account, regardless of which document is used. Attempting to open multiple accounts will be detected and all accounts will be banned.
Q: Can I use fiat channels after driver's license verification? A: Yes. Once driver's license KYC is passed, all fiat channels including credit cards, bank cards, Wise, and P2P can be unlocked. However, you need to bind a bank account in your own name. Using other people's bank cards is prohibited.
Q: What if I chose the wrong country during verification? A: If you haven't completed the submission, you can go back and modify it. Once the country field has passed review, it cannot be modified by yourself. You need to submit a support ticket explaining the situation and attach the new country's document. It usually takes 3-5 working days to process, and account functions are not affected during this period.
Q: Can I use a Hong Kong temporary ID card? A: Both Hong Kong Permanent Resident Identity Cards and non-permanent resident identity cards are supported. However, it must be an officially issued document; temporary identification documents (such as receipts during the application period) are not supported. Minors under 18 cannot perform KYC even if they hold a card.