Personal account with higher limits

Last updated: Mar 11, 2026

A Personal account with higher limits is the highest verification level available and includes the following benefits:

A Personal account with higher limits is the highest verification level available and includes the following benefits:

  • You would like to create an account on behalf of a third party. 

  • You intend to use this account as a reseller of digital assets as a business.

  • You intend to fund your account with a business bank account.

To open a Personal account with higher limits (or upgrade your existing verified account):

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    Please create a personal account at Kraken.com, if you have not done so already.

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    Ensure you secure your account by adding Sign-in two-factor authentication (2FA).

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    On Kraken.com:

    Navigate to your profile icon in the upper right corner of the page, and then select Settings. Once on the Settings page, click Get verified under the Verification section.

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    Once you apply for higher limits, you will typically receive a response from our onboarding team within 0-2 business days. Please note additional processing time may be required to approve your application, subject to additional information or documentation that may be requested.

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    Please create a personal account on Kraken Pro, if you have not done so already.

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    On Kraken Pro:

    Navigate to your profile icon in the upper right corner of the page, and then select Settings. Under the Account details section click Get higher limits.

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    Once you apply for higher limits, you will typically receive a response from our onboarding team within 0-2 business days. Please note additional processing time may be required to approve your application, subject to additional information or documentation that may be requested.

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