After registering on Binance, the first thing to do is KYC identity verification. You'll face a choice: ID card or passport? Both can pass verification, but approval rates and experience differ noticeably.
Before starting KYC, make sure you've completed registration. Register on Binance to quickly create your account. If mobile is more convenient, download the Binance App to complete everything on your phone.
Using an ID Card
For mainland Chinese users, an ID card is the most convenient option. No extra preparation needed -- just your standard second-generation ID card. Upload photos of front and back, then complete a facial recognition liveness check.
ID card approval rates are overall very high, provided photos are clear. The most common failure reasons are glare, blur, or key information being obscured. We recommend shooting in good lighting without flash, with the card flat on a solid-color background.
Using a Passport
Passports are equally supported by Binance, and for users with international needs, passport verification provides better global compatibility. Only the information page needs to be photographed -- no need to flip to visa pages.
One advantage of passport verification: if your ID card KYC fails, you can try again with your passport. The system's OCR recognition of passports is sometimes more accurate than ID cards because passport information pages follow an international standardized format.
Approval Rate Comparison
Based on my experience and feedback from friends, ID cards have roughly 85%+ first-attempt approval rate, while passports are slightly higher at close to 90%. Most failures are due to photo quality issues rather than document type.
If you don't pass the first time, don't worry. The system usually tells you the failure reason -- just resubmit accordingly. Second-attempt approval rates are generally very high.
How Long Does Verification Take
Most KYC verifications are reviewed within minutes to hours after submission. In rare cases, it may take 1-3 business days, especially when Binance systems are busy. Just wait patiently after submitting -- repeated resubmissions may actually extend review time.
My Recommendation
If you only have an ID card, just use it -- approval rates are high enough. If you have both, try the ID card first -- it's the simplest operation. If the ID card doesn't pass, use your passport as a backup.
When taking photos, remember three things: good lighting, no glare, and all information clearly visible. Nail these three points and you'll almost certainly pass on the first try.