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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. 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 Sep 25, 2023Updated on Mar 25, 20266,459How 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 Sep 25, 2023Updated on Apr 6, 202631,107What should X-Perps users in the EEA know about tax and reporting?
How does tax treatment apply to X-Perps? Tax treatment of X-Perps trading can vary by country and individual circumstances. This includes how gains, losses, fees, funding payments, and other transaction details may be classified for reporting purposes. Because rules differ across EEA jurisdictions and may change over time, there is no single approach that applies to all users.What you may need to...Published on Apr 15, 2026Updated on Apr 15, 2026How 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, 202550How do I withdraw EUR with SEPA bank transfer?
Why am I not able to see the "Withdraw EUR" feature? To comply with local laws and regulations, cash deposits are only available in specific regions. This may mean that your account is currently not eligible to access this feature.2. Can I make a withdrawal while my bank account verification is still pending? No. You can only make the withdrawal once your account ownership is successfully verified.3. How do I know if my bank account is verified?Published on Nov 16, 2023Updated on Dec 25, 2025249Why 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, 2026972How 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, 202612,106Why 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 Mar 16, 2026Updated on Apr 6, 20266Why 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, 2026997How 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, 20253How do I buy crypto with BLIK?
Why can I only choose certain payment methods, including BLIK? To comply with local laws and regulations, the payment methods available to you on your account will be limited to those that are appropriate based on the account verification documents you have provided during onboarding to our platform.2. Why do I need to verify my identity before using BLIK or making a purchase?Published on Aug 20, 2025Updated on Dec 31, 20255Why was my X-Perps order rejected?
If your X-Perps order was rejected, here's what to check. Rejections usually mean one or more trading, margin, or risk-control conditions were not met at the time of submission. Note: this article is for verified users trading X-Perps in the EEA region.Common reasons an order may be rejected Order rejections can happen for reasons such as: insufficient available margin appropriateness assessment...Published on Apr 9, 2026Updated on Apr 15, 2026