When completing Binance KYC identity verification, many people do not have a national ID card on hand or prefer to use a passport. The good news is that Binance fully supports passport-based KYC verification. A passport is a universally accepted identity document and is one of the widely supported document types on Binance. Sign up on Binance and you can choose to complete verification with your passport.
Document Types Supported for Binance KYC
Binance KYC verification supports several document types:
- National ID card: The most commonly used document
- Passport: Universally accepted
- Driver's license: Supported in some countries and regions
The specific documents you can use depend on your nationality and region. The KYC verification page will display the document types available to you.
Steps to Complete KYC with a Passport
Preparation
- Ensure your passport is valid: An expired passport will not pass verification
- Keep the passport page clean and unobstructed: Make sure the personal information page has no coverings
- Prepare a good photo environment: Well-lit with a clean background
Steps
Step 1: Open the Binance App > Tap the profile icon in the top left > Identity Verification
Step 2: Select your nationality/region
Step 3: Choose "Passport" as the document type
Step 4: Photograph your passport's personal information page
- Open your passport to the page with your photo and personal details
- Place the passport flat on a table
- Use your phone to take a photo, ensuring all four corners are in frame
- Text must be clearly legible with no glare or shadows
Step 5: Complete liveness detection (facial recognition)
- Face the camera directly with a natural expression
- Follow the on-screen prompts
- Ensure adequate lighting -- avoid backlighting
Step 6: Confirm the submitted information is correct, then submit
Download the Binance App to complete the entire verification process conveniently on your phone.
Passport Photo Tips
Photo Requirements
- Completeness: All four corners of the passport information page must be in frame
- Clarity: All text must be clearly legible
- Lighting: Even, soft lighting works best -- avoid strong shadows or glare
- Angle: Shoot straight on -- do not tilt
- Background: Place on a solid-colored surface (dark or light) that contrasts with the passport
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Holding the passport in your hand while photographing, causing blur
- Lighting too dim to read the text
- Fingers covering key information on the passport
- Glare from the passport's plastic protective sleeve
- Capturing only part of the page instead of the full page
Best Practice
Place the passport flat on a table, remove the plastic sleeve, and photograph from directly above with your phone. Make sure only the passport and the table surface are in the frame with no clutter. After taking the photo, zoom in to check that the name, passport number, and photo are all clear.
Passport vs. National ID Verification
Review Speed
Review speed is essentially the same for both document types. Binance's automated recognition system supports both passports and national IDs well. If photos are clear and information is accurate, approval usually takes minutes to a few hours.
Verification Level
Using a passport achieves the same verification level as a national ID. There are no restrictions based on document type.
Information Required
When using a passport for verification, the system will ask you to enter:
- Full name as shown on the passport (must match exactly)
- Passport number
- Date of birth
- Nationality
This information must perfectly match what appears on the passport.
Common Reasons for Passport KYC Rejection
Expired Passport
Binance requires a valid, unexpired document. If your passport has expired or is close to expiring (less than 3 months of validity remaining), it may be rejected.
Poor Photo Quality
Blur, glare, and partial obstruction can all cause verification failure. Follow the photo tips above and retake the photo.
Information Mismatch
The name you entered during registration must exactly match the name on your passport. If you registered with characters in one script but your passport uses a different script (e.g., romanized name), ensure consistency.
Failed Liveness Detection
Poor lighting, wearing a hat or glasses, or not following the on-screen prompts correctly during facial recognition can cause failure.
Special Situations
Passport Name Differs from Commonly Used Name
The passport name takes precedence. Information entered during KYC verification must exactly match the document.
Multiple Passports
Choose the one you use most frequently and ensure it is valid. Each Binance account can only be linked to one identity.
Passport Nearing Expiration
If your passport has less than 3 months of validity remaining, consider renewing it before completing verification, or use a national ID instead.
Sign up on Binance and complete verification with your passport or national ID as soon as possible.
FAQ
Can I switch from passport to national ID after verification?
Generally, there is no need to switch. If you do need to change your verification information, contact Binance support.
Can an e-passport be used for KYC?
Binance KYC requires photographing a physical document. Electronic versions (screenshots or PDFs) are typically not accepted. You need to photograph the physical passport with your phone.
Are trading limits the same with passport verification as with national ID?
Yes. At the same verification level, trading and withdrawal limits are identical regardless of document type.
Can a foreign passport be used for Binance verification?
Yes. Binance accepts passports from most countries worldwide. Simply select the nationality matching your passport during verification. Download the Binance App to see which document types are supported in your region.
Safety Tips
- Passport information is highly sensitive personal data -- only submit it on the official Binance platform
- Never send passport photos to anyone claiming to be Binance support
- Delete passport photos from your phone after verification is complete
- Make sure you are using the official Binance App -- never submit personal information on fake websites
- If you receive an email asking you to resubmit your passport, verify that it is genuinely from Binance first