To get started trading, we only require a few things for the Express verification level.
The Intermediate and Pro levels are like opening a bank account and require supporting documents.
Verification level requirements
In order to be eligible to register a Kraken account and use our services, you must:
- Be 18 years of age or older
| Requirements | Express | Intermediate | Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Full name | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Date of birth | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Phone number | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical address | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Occupation information If employed. If not, select unemployed. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Social Security Number or Tax ID (US clients) | ✓* |
✓ | ✓ |
| Valid ID | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Proof of address | ✓** | ✓** | |
| Face Photo | ✓** | ✓** | |
| KYC questionnaire | ✓ | ||
| Sign-in 2FA | ✓ |
*Last four digits of SSN **There may be other situations where we would require you to submit either a Face Photo or an ID Confirmation Photo. Depending on your country of residence, if your address is not automatically confirmed, you will be asked to provide a Face photo instead of a Proof of Address document.
***These may or may not be required based on your country of residence and current regulatory requirements. Related questions: