Let's cut to the chase: as of April 2026, mainland Chinese residents can still complete Binance KYC. The main process hasn't changed, and a mainland ID card is still accepted. But four details have tightened compared to earlier versions: network environment requirements are stricter, address checks are more detailed, withdrawal limits are fine-tuned by region, and futures trading is restricted for mainland IPs. Let's break down where things stand. Before you start, use the Binance Official Site to check whether you can reach the registration page; on mobile, we recommend downloading the Official Binance App — if you're on iPhone and can't install it, see the iOS Install Guide.
A lot of people ask, "Isn't Binance banned in China?" From a regulatory standpoint, mainland China prohibits providing crypto trading services from within its borders, but there's no explicit rule against an individual mainland resident personally holding crypto or trading on an offshore platform. Binance, as an offshore platform, has continuously kept registration and KYC open to mainland residents.
| Feature | Availability for Mainland Residents | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Account registration | Available | Register with email or phone |
| KYC (basic) | Available | Both ID card and passport accepted |
| Spot trading | Available | All coins |
| Buying USDT via P2P | Available | The main way to fund an account |
| Deposits / withdrawals | Available | On-chain transfers work normally |
| Earn (flexible/fixed) | Available | Rates are normal |
| Feature | Restriction | Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Futures trading | Unavailable on mainland IPs | Switch IP, or skip futures |
| Options | Same as above | Same as above |
| Fiat deposits (credit card) | Mainland bank cards not supported | Use P2P instead |
| Some new-coin IEOs | Sometimes restricted | Check the announcement |
Starting in 2025, Binance checks the following during KYC submission:
If you select "China" as your nationality but your IP is from somewhere else, it triggers a risk-control hold on the review. Mainland residents should submit KYC using a mainland IP.
Previously, just writing a city name was enough. Now you need:
Some users are asked to upload proof of address (a utility bill or bank statement), but mainland residents going through basic ID-based KYC usually don't need to.
| Registered Region | Daily Withdrawal Limit | Monthly Withdrawal Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Mainland China | 8,000,000 USDT | Unlimited |
| Hong Kong | 8,000,000 USDT | Unlimited |
| Overseas | 8,000,000 USDT | Unlimited |
The numbers themselves don't differ, but mainland accounts making large withdrawals (over 50,000 USDT per transaction) go through additional manual review, adding a 1-3 hour delay.
Opening the futures page directly from a mainland IP shows "This feature isn't available in your region." It's technically possible to work around this, but we don't recommend it — if risk control determines you switched regions to bypass the restriction, your account can be frozen.
If you're only planning to do spot trading and Earn products, mainland access is completely sufficient — there's no need to touch these restricted features.
Open the Binance official site or app and register with your email. A few tips:
After logging in, find "Identity Verification" in your account center. New accounts default to "Unverified." Tap "Verify Now" to begin.
Select "China" (i.e., mainland China). Don't select another country just to "keep a low profile" — a mismatch between your nationality and your ID's issuing region will get your submission rejected.
Mainland Chinese residents have 3 options:
| Document | Recommendation | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|
| ID Card | Preferred | 95% |
| Passport | Backup option | 95% |
| Mainland Travel Permit for HK/Macao Residents | Not recommended | 60% |
Both ID card and passport work; a passport tends to be recognized more reliably by reviewers, but only if you already have one.
Upload the front and back of your ID card, or your passport's information page, as prompted. Photo tips:
Turn on your camera and follow the prompts to blink, open your mouth, and turn your head. Pay attention to your environment:
Use your actual place of residence, not the address on your ID. We recommend using English or a romanized format, for example:
No.88 Chaoyang North Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100020, China
Results usually come back within 5 to 30 minutes of submission, notified by email.
Plenty of guides tell you to "connect through an overseas IP." In practice, this backfires:
The correct approach: register with a mainland nationality using a mainland IP. Simple and clean.
QQ Mail, 163 Mail, and 139 Mail sometimes block Binance's verification emails. We recommend Gmail (requires a way around China's firewall) or ProtonMail.
Mainland Chinese phone numbers sometimes fail to receive Binance's verification code (blocked by the carrier). If you're not getting the SMS:
If your ID address and your actual residential address differ, enter your actual address. Binance does a rough region cross-check between your address and IP.
If your first submission gets bounced back, wait 1 to 2 hours before trying again. Submitting more than 3 times in quick succession will get you flagged more heavily.
Mainland residents mainly fund their accounts through P2P:
The path for withdrawing to a bank card:
Withdrawals are more sensitive than deposits, so:
Q: Will registering on Binance now get me flagged as a "person of interest"? A: No. There's no information-sharing channel between Binance and domestic regulators, so the act of registering doesn't draw attention on its own.
Q: Will my bank card be flagged after completing KYC? A: Completing KYC itself doesn't trigger bank card flags. Bank card risk control comes from P2P transactions (where the money comes from and goes to), not from identity verification.
Q: Can I use a mainland IP but select an overseas nationality? A: You can submit it, but the approval rate is low. Your nationality, IP, address, and carrier all need to be reasonably consistent — forcing a mismatch leads to heavier scrutiny.
Q: Can I change my nationality after completing mainland KYC? A: Once your ID number is bound, it can't be changed. But if you later obtain an overseas identity (a green card, a foreign passport), you can apply for re-verification to upgrade, which requires resubmitting your full documentation.
Q: Could mainland residents suddenly be blocked from registering in the future? A: It's not off the table at a policy level. If you need an account, it's better to register and complete KYC sooner rather than later — restrictions are more likely to increase over time than loosen.
Q: Can Hong Kong, Macao, or Taiwan residents use the mainland process? A: Hong Kong and Macao residents select "Hong Kong" or "Macau" as their nationality, along with a residence permit or home-return permit. Taiwan residents select "Taiwan, China" along with an ID card or passport.
Mainland residents can still complete Binance KYC normally today — follow the steps above and it takes 5 to 30 minutes. If you run into specific problems (facial recognition failing, KYC getting rejected, and so on), our KYC Verification category has dedicated guides for each scenario.