When doing Binance KYC, the system asks you to select a document type — typically national ID card, passport, or driver's license. Many people aren't sure which to choose, worried that the wrong selection will affect the outcome. Each document type has its pros and cons, and the best choice depends on your situation. Check the verification page requirements on Binance Official, or download the Binance Official APP for convenient mobile verification. iPhone users should check the iOS Installation Guide first.
Pros and Cons of National ID Card
For most users, a national ID card is the most commonly used verification document since nearly everyone has one.
Advantages:
- Easy to obtain: Almost every adult has one — no special application needed
- Complete information: Contains name, gender, date of birth, address, and ID number — everything needed for verification
- High recognition rate: Binance's system is well-optimized for national ID cards with high OCR accuracy
- Easy to photograph: ID cards are rigid, lie flat on surfaces, and are simple to capture clearly
Disadvantages:
- Requires front and back photos: One more photo than a passport, meaning one more chance for errors
- Glare issues: The laminated surface easily reflects light, requiring careful angle adjustment
- Shorter validity: If your ID is nearing expiration, consider renewing before verification
Information Entry Tips for ID Card
When using a national ID, the name field requires the romanized/pinyin version. Binance's form typically has "First Name" and "Last Name" fields. Use all capital letters matching the document.
Pros and Cons of Passport
Passports as internationally recognized identity documents are fully accepted for Binance verification.
Advantages:
- Only one page needed: Just photograph the information page — no back side required
- Internationally recognized: May be more convenient if you plan to use Binance's international services
- Long validity: Typically valid for 10 years
- English information: Passports have English names, reducing form-filling errors
Disadvantages:
- Not everyone has one: If you don't have a passport, getting one can be inconvenient
- Harder to photograph: Open passports tend to curve, making it difficult to capture flat images
- Anti-forgery patterns: The information page has watermarks and security features that can interfere with text recognition under certain lighting
What About Driver's License
Binance supports driver's licenses for KYC in some regions. However, for many users, driver's license acceptance may be lower than ID cards and passports. If a driver's license is your only document, you can try, but success isn't guaranteed. National ID or passport is preferred.
Driver's licenses from countries like the US and Australia are generally accepted on Binance — the specific accepted types depend on which country you select for verification.
Which Should You Choose
Overall recommendation priority:
First choice: National ID card. Most convenient, highest recognition rate, simplest operation. Just pay attention to photo quality.
Second choice: Passport. If your ID card keeps getting rejected, or it's nearing expiration, trying a passport may yield different results.
Third choice: Driver's license. As a last resort.
If you have both an ID and passport, try the ID card first. If it's rejected due to photo issues, switch to the passport. Different document types go through different recognition pipelines, so switching might resolve the issue.
Note that once verification passes with a particular document, it's bound to your account and can't be freely changed later. To switch verification documents for special reasons, you'll need to contact Binance support.
Q: Can I use an expired ID for verification?
A: No. Binance requires documents within their validity period — expired documents are automatically rejected. If your ID is nearing expiration, get a new one before attempting verification.
Q: What if my ID and passport have different name spellings?
A: This is uncommon but possible. We recommend using one document type consistently — don't mix them. If you've already verified with one but found an information error, contact support for assistance.
Q: Can I use a Chinese ID while living overseas?
A: Yes, but you'll need to select China as your country/region during verification. Note that different regions may have different trading rules, so consider this when selecting your verification region. If you've been living abroad long-term, you can also verify with local identification documents.