In order to be eligible to register a Kraken account and use our services, you must:
- Be 18 years or older of age
- Reside in a supported area
To get started trading, we only ask a few things for the Starter or Express verification level.
The Intermediate and Pro levels are like opening a bank account and require supporting documents.
Click here to find out what you can do with each verification level.
| Requirements | Starter | Express | Intermediate | Pro |
| Sign-In 2FA |
✓ |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Full name | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Date of birth | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Phone number | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical address | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Valid ID | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Proof of residence | ✓ | ✓ | ||
|
Occupation Information |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Social Security Number (SSN), US clients | ✓* |
✓ |
✓ | |
| Face Photo (South Africa and USA) | see details | see details | ||
| KYC Questionnaire | ✓ |
*Last 4 digits of SSN
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