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Know Your Business (KYB) FAQ
KYB, short for "Know Your Business," is the process of verifying the identities of our institutional customers and any associated individuals with ownership or control, as well as understanding the nature and purpose of your institution’s relationship with OKX.Why does OKX conduct KYB? OKX is required to conduct KYB in accordance with financial crime regulations.Published on 29 Jan 2025Updated on 27 Sept 202530A beginner's guide to identity verification
I don't know how much I plan to deposit. Can I change my estimated amount later? No. We are collecting your estimated amount as a reference point and we understand that your use of the platform may change later.12. How do I check my identity verification information? App: Go to User center, find Profile and select Identity Verification Select Identity Verification to check Web: Go to Profile and select Verification13.Published on 25 Sept 2023Updated on 30 Apr 20266,470How do I verify an individual account?
Why is my individual account frozen? Your account may be frozen if you don't complete your identity verification within the stated grace period. However, you can still access your funds and make withdrawals. Once you've passed verification, full access to your account will be restored.5. Can I withdraw my funds and convert my tokens when my account is frozen, after the re-verification of my individual account? Yes.6. Can I change my name after completing identity verification?Published on 25 Sept 2023Updated on 6 May 202631,330Why is my deposit locked?
Below are some possible reasons that may lead to your asset being locked:1. Deposit locked due to P2P T+N risk control being triggered When you're buying crypto through P2P trading, our risk control system will comprehensively assess your transaction risks and impose N-day restrictions on the withdrawal and P2P sales of the equivalent amount of assets in your transaction. It's recommended that...Published on 19 Dec 2023Updated on 24 Apr 2026981Travel Rule FAQ
What happens under the Travel Rule if I don't fill in the originator information for my deposit? Depending on your local law and regulations, your deposit may remain locked until you provide the information required of the person who sent you the fund.5. Why is my deposit under Travel Rule review? OKX will mark transactions for review from time to time. This review process depends on a large variety of factors, based on protecting our users against industry bad actors.Published on 20 Jul 2023Updated on 5 Feb 2026807How do I set up a recurring buy plan?
If an order fails, we'll send you an email to let you know and we'll continue to execute future orders on schedule.Published on 23 Jan 2025Updated on 31 Dec 202550Why is my OKX app not working?
There are several reasons why the app may stop working or crash. Common causes include: Outdated app version Device or operating system incompatibility Too many apps running on your device Network connectivity issues Corrupted app cache or data Temporary server outages Keeping both your device and the app updated can help prevent many of these issues.Why does my OKX app keep crashing? The app may crash if there are compatibility or device performance issues.Published on 16 Mar 2026Updated on 6 Apr 202614Why is Pay moving to Simple mode?
Pay is moving to Simple mode, bringing everything together in one place. You’ll still enjoy all the features you love, including sending and receiving crypto, as well as shopping with crypto at GrabPay merchants. Update your app to start experiencing it.What does the new Pay home experience look like?Previously: Standalone Pay mode Old entry point for you to enter the Pay page Old Pay page once...Published on 27 Jan 2026Updated on 28 Jan 20264Why is there a minimum amount to deposit BTC?
We have the minimum deposit amount for each of the tokens. Also, we have a specific rule about minimum deposit amount and the solutions. Reasons: Operational Efficiency: setting a minimum deposit amount reduces the volume of small transactions that can burden the exchange's systems. Smaller transactions may require more resources for processing, affecting overall efficiency. Risk Mitigation:...Published on 15 Oct 2024Updated on 3 Sept 202517Why is my deposit/withdrawal suspended?
Why is token swap needed? Token swap is designed to let users swap their ERC20 token into the mainnet token. Once token swap is completed, the original ERC20 token will be burnt. If I encounter this situation, what should I do?Published on 31 Aug 2023Updated on 26 Jan 20261,036I haven't received the verification code
If you can't log in, switch to other alternatives, see the steps below to know how it's done. Note: security codes can be delivered via SMS and voice messages for OTP verification. Users in selected countries or regions can receive security codes through internet-based messaging services, please refer to the verification methods displayed on your page.How can I troubleshoot when I don't receive the SMS code?Published on 16 Aug 2023Updated on 18 May 202633,100What's KYC: What to expect and why it matters?
What's KYC and why is it necessary for me to complete it? KYC, or Know Your Customer, is a regulatory and security process that financial institutions use to verify the identity of their users. It’s a key step in maintaining a safe, transparent, and legally compliant platform for everyone.Published on 24 Jun 2025Updated on 6 Apr 202660Why is there a minimum deposit amount for non-BTC?
The minimum deposit amount is set to ensure the financial efficiency and effectiveness of each transaction, avoiding management costs and fee wastage from small deposits. Transaction efficiency: The platform sets a minimum deposit amount to ensure that each deposit has a certain financial value, preventing increased management costs due to small deposits. On-chain deposit logic: Our platform is a...Published on 16 Oct 2024Updated on 3 Sept 202533Why did my identity verification fail?
The system has detected that you don't meet the minimum age requirement. You may reach out to us via OKX Assistant once you have reached the age requirement to complete your identity verification. Country/Region Not Supported Our services are not available in all countries or regions. Certain jurisdictions are restricted or may only receive limited services. OKX ceased to provide centralized virtual asset trading services to Hong Kong residents on 31 May 2024.Published on 5 Sept 2023Updated on 13 May 202611,571Why hasn't my deposit been credited?
You can only deposit the rewards into our account once it is deposited into your wallet, as we don't support blockchain reward deposits.Combined deposits When you want to do a deposit, make sure you submit only one deposit request each time. If you submit multiple requests into a single deposit transaction, you'll not receive your deposit.Published on 1 Sept 2023Updated on 18 May 202613,956