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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 Jan 29, 2025Updated on Sep 27, 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. However, we only collect your estimate for reference purposes. You can always deposit more than the estimated amount.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 Verification Select Verification to check Note: Only one ID can be registered for one account.Published on Oct 9, 2025Updated on Dec 30, 20253How do I get my individual account verified?
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.Published on Aug 7, 2024Updated on Dec 19, 202536How 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 Jan 23, 2025Updated on Dec 31, 202550Travel 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 Jul 20, 2023Updated on Feb 5, 2026802Why 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 Dec 19, 2023Updated on Mar 3, 2026970What should I do if there is a payment due for my ACH deposit?
How will I know when my account is restored? Once your payback deposit has been cleared and we have successfully received the funds (which can take up to 5 business days), the restrictions on your account will be lifted automatically. We will send you a confirmation email as soon as this is done.6. What happens if I don't repay by the deadline? You have 5 days from the date the return was processed to complete the repayment. This deadline is automated and can't be extended.Published on Sep 29, 2025Updated on Mar 13, 20261How do I know if anti-money laundering (AML) program questionnaire is needed for my verification?
How do I know whether I'm required to complete the anti-money laundering (AML) program questionnaire? If you're required to have an anti-money laundering (AML) program in place in accordance with the local laws and regulations that your institution must comply with, then you'll be required to complete the AML program questionnaire as part of your onboarding process.Published on Dec 12, 2024Updated on Oct 15, 202578How can I protect myself from scammers?
Or, you might've suspected a scammer but don't know what to do. Here are some tips to avoid potential scammers and learn how to secure your assets.1. Does OKX hold crypto or cash? We only hold onto the seller's crypto once the order is made, for security (otherwise known as escrow). Escrow is a legal term used when a third party holds the assets in a transaction until an agreement has been met between the buyer and the seller.Published on Aug 21, 2023Updated on Mar 3, 202612,061Why 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 Oct 15, 2024Updated on Sep 3, 202515Why 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 Aug 31, 2023Updated on Jan 26, 2026989How to prevent phishing emails?
Knowing how to spot these emails is one of the best ways to protect your assets.How do phishing emails typically work? Scammers often send emails that look very similar to official messages. Their goal is to deceive you into taking actions that put your account at risk, such as clicking a malicious link or sharing sensitive information.Published on Jun 24, 2025Updated on Dec 16, 20253What'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 Jun 24, 2025Updated on Jan 15, 202655Why 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 Oct 16, 2024Updated on Sep 3, 202532Why did my identity verification fail?
Submit your identity documents that meet our supported document type and Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements indicated on the page. Note: You can refer to How do I get my individual account verified for specific requirements and check this link for more tips on verifying your selfie and ID. How to check the failed reason of identity verification? You can check your email for the failed reason and submit it again by clicking the link.Published on Aug 8, 2024Updated on Jan 2, 202641