This article is for clients using the Kraken interface (kraken.com).
For Kraken Pro users check out this article.
Before being able to deposit any digital assets or cryptocurrencies, your account must first be verified to the Intermediate level or higher.
Video guides for specific crypto:
How to deposit Bitcoin (BTC)
How to deposit Cardano (ADA)
How to deposit Ethereum (ETH)
How to deposit Dogecoin (DOGE)
How to deposit Polkadot (DOT)
How to deposit Solana (SOL)
How to deposit Tether (USDT)
How to deposit USD Coin (USDC)
Deposit instructions:
- 1Sign in to your Kraken account and click on the Deposit button on the home page.You can also navigate to the Deposit page by clicking on the Transfer tab on the left hand side of the page.
- 2Search for the crypto you wish to deposit and click on it.
- 3If it is your first time depositing, then you will have to generate a new deposit address. Click the Generate deposit addressbutton.
- 4Carefully read the deposit requirements and warnings provided on each individual currencies deposit page.Some cryptocurrencies can be sent via multiple different networks. Make sure you are using a network and cryptocurrency we support so that funds are not lost.
- 5Click the copy icon, and paste the address (and if applicable, other details*) into the platform or wallet from which the funds will be sent. Do not type the address by hand.*For certain cryptocurrencies, you will need to include more details than just the address:- Ripple (XRP) deposits need a ‘destination tag’- Lumens (XLM) deposits need a 'memo' if you do not use a muxed address- Stacks (STX) deposits need a 'memo'- EOS deposits need a 'memo' Alternatively, you can also use the provided ‘QR code’. IMPORTANT: If you use the QR code for STX, XRP and XLM ensure the tag/memo is included. For EOS, the memo will need to be manually typed in.
- 6Once you have initiated a valid transaction from your wallet, the deposit will be credited to your account when the minimum number of required confirmations has been reached.
Note:
- If you didn't include the correct tag or memo, please submit a support request.
- The only way for a deposit address to be removed is for it to expire. Valid transactions sent to an expired deposit address can still be credited minus a fee.
Related articles:
- How to deposit cryptocurrencies to your Kraken account on Kraken Pro
- How to deposit cryptocurrencies to your Kraken account on Kraken Classic
Sending cryptocurrencies from other exchanges
Below are links to support articles (not created by Kraken) from a variety of exchanges that our clients have found helpful when sending funds to Kraken: