After renewing your passport, the old passport number registered on your Binance Official Site account needs to be proactively updated. Otherwise, future scenarios involving fiat deposits, large withdrawals, or bank card binding may get blocked due to a mismatch in your ID information. The Official Binance App also provides an update entry point. If you're not familiar with the mobile side of things, follow the iOS Installation Guide to get the app installed first before you start. Below, we walk through the full update process, the materials you'll need, and the pitfalls you might run into.
Binance doesn't automatically lock your account just because your old passport has expired. Your assets remain fully accessible for holding, trading, and withdrawal. But the following five scenarios require you to update your passport information before you can proceed.
First is fiat deposits — when binding a bank card, the bank cross-checks the ID number against Binance's records, and an old passport number won't pass. Second is large withdrawals (single-day amounts exceeding the equivalent of 1,000,000 USDT). Third is applying for certain regional earn products, such as those in Singapore or the EU. Fourth is participating in a large Launchpad subscription. Fifth is enabling OTC block trading.
| Scenario | Passport Update Required | Consequence Of Not Updating |
|---|---|---|
| Holding assets | No | None |
| Spot trading | No | None |
| Futures trading | No | None |
| Small withdrawals (< $100,000) | No | None |
| Large withdrawals (> $1,000,000) | Yes | Blocked |
| Fiat deposits | Yes | Fails |
| Launchpad subscription | Yes | Eligibility restricted |
| OTC block trading | Yes | Not enabled |
If you're just an ordinary trader, leaving an expired passport unupdated won't affect you in the short term. But we recommend updating it within 30 days of getting your new passport, so you're not caught off guard later when an urgent need comes up.
Log into your Binance account and go to "Account > Identity Verification > Update Information." If you don't see this entry point, it means your account's current KYC level doesn't support the update mechanism (basic KYC doesn't include an update flow). You can first upgrade to intermediate KYC, then update.
The update process has four steps. Step 1: select "Update ID Document" and choose "Passport" from the dropdown. Step 2: upload photos of your new passport's photo page and last page. Step 3: complete facial recognition — Binance will ask you to perform a few actions (blinking, turning your head). Step 4: wait for review, which typically takes 30 minutes to 24 hours.
Once approved, the passport number on your account updates to the new one, while the old passport number is marked as "replaced" but kept in your history. This is so that past transaction records can still be traced back if needed in the future.
A passport number is an alphanumeric string, with formats that differ by country. A Chinese passport uses 1 letter plus 8 digits, e.g., E12345678. The number changes completely when a new passport is issued.
Binance's system links both the old and new passport numbers to the same account. This means all of your transaction records, KYC history, and device login history under the old passport number remain intact. Only future scenarios that require ID number verification will use the new number.
| Data Item | Changes When Passport Updates |
|---|---|
| Account email | No |
| Account password | No |
| Held assets | No |
| Transaction history | No |
| API keys | No |
| Bank card binding | No (but your bank may require an update on their end) |
| 2FA | No |
| Anti-phishing code | No |
If you previously bound a bank card using your old passport, the card itself won't become invalid, but you'll need to update your passport information with your bank, or they may block a future large transaction.
If your passport renewal was tied to studying abroad or immigration, it may come with a minor adjustment to your name spelling — for example, adding a middle name that was previously abbreviated, or adding a "Christian name." This triggers Binance's "name change" process, which is more involved than a simple passport number update.
A name change requires you to additionally submit: your old passport, your new passport, and official proof (a birth certificate, name change certificate, marriage certificate, etc.). Binance support reviews this manually, typically taking 3 to 7 business days.
If the name change involves a large account (assets exceeding $1,000,000), Binance may require video verification. During the video call, you'll need to show both your old and new passports, read your new name aloud, and answer a few verification questions. The whole video call takes about 5-10 minutes.
If your old passport has expired but your new one hasn't arrived yet, your account is in a "transition period." Binance won't proactively freeze your account, but some functions (KYC upgrades, new bank card binding) will be paused, showing a prompt that says "document expired, please update."
Recommendations for the transition period: first, don't initiate any new action that requires ID number verification; second, keep your account assets stable and avoid large changes; third, update your information the moment your new passport arrives.
If the transition period is long (over 6 months), Binance may downgrade your account to basic KYC during a system check, further restricting some functions. In that case, simply upgrading back to intermediate KYC restores access.
Some users hold two passports due to work or residency needs. A Binance account only allows binding one primary ID document — you can't bind both at once.
If you have two passports, we recommend binding the one from your main country of residence. For example, a Chinese national who lives long-term in Singapore should bind their Chinese passport (as the primary KYC document) and upload their Singapore EP (as proof of address). This satisfies the requirements while keeping day-to-day verification convenient.
Switching your primary passport (from Country A's passport to Country B's) requires going through a "country change" process, which is equivalent to redoing KYC from scratch — not just updating a document number. Binance will require you to explain the reason for the change and complete video verification.
Q: Does updating my passport on Binance require redoing video verification?
Usually not. If it's just a passport number change (same person, same name), Binance's system performs a facial match and approves it automatically. Video verification is only required if it comes with a name change or a country change.
Q: Why would a passport update get rejected?
The three most common reasons: first, the new passport photo is blurry or has glare; second, the new passport number is already registered to another account in the system (duplicate binding); third, the name spelling doesn't match the old passport and no name-change certificate was submitted.
Q: After updating my passport on Binance, is my old KYC approval still valid?
Your KYC level is preserved. For example, if you were at intermediate KYC (Verified) under your old passport, you'll remain at intermediate KYC after updating. The system may occasionally flag a large information mismatch and require a re-review with a downgrade, but this is rare.
Q: Can I still trade while my passport update is under review?
Yes. During the review period, all cash flow and trading functions on your account work normally — the only thing restricted is the KYC information change itself. You'll get an email and app push notification once the review is complete.
Q: Can Binance update multiple documents at once?
Yes. In "Identity Verification > Update Information," you can upload a new passport, new proof of address, and new driver's license all in one go. Review processes these together, saving time compared to submitting them separately.
Q: What if I can't see my passport number in the Binance system?
Go to Account > Identity Verification, then scroll down to the "Verified" section, where you'll see a partially masked ID number (e.g., E1234***78). The full number isn't shown directly for privacy protection. If you need to confirm the full number, you'll need to contact support and go through identity verification.