Verification levels explained – Kraken

Your verification level determines what you can do with your Kraken account.

Where can I find my verification level?

This can be located by signing into your account, selecting your name in the upper right and then selecting Get Verified. You will then see highlighted your current (pending or verified) level.

Features	Starter	Express¹	Intermediate	Pro
Add security settings	✓	✓	✓	✓
Kraken Pro app	✓	✓	✓	✓
Kraken mobile app		✓	✓	✓
Deposit cryptocurrencies	Unlimited		Unlimited	Unlimited
Withdraw cryptocurrencies	Low limits		High limits	Highest limits
Lightning Network			✓	✓
Deposit cash		$9k lifetime limit	High limits²	Highest limits²
Withdraw cash		$9k monthly limit³	High limits²	Highest limits²
Exchange funds	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Staking	On-chain		On-chain Off-chain⁴	On-chain Off-chain⁴
Trade on margin			✓⁵	✓⁵
Trade on dark pool				✓⁶
Trade on Kraken Futures			✓⁷	✓⁷
Trade on OTC desk				✓
Parachain Auctions			✓⁸	✓⁸
Business account				✓
Generate API keys	16	16	16	25
API call rate limits	Low	Low	High	Highest

View the requirements for each verification level.

¹US Only, excluding NY, TX, WA and overseas US Territories.
²Depending on your country of residence, you may or may not be able to deposit or withdraw crypto or cash regardless of verification level. See our support articles on Geographic Restrictions and Cash Funding Availability.
³Daily and Monthly withdrawal limit is $9,000. There is no lifetime limit on withdrawals.
⁴Currently for Off-chain staking you will need to be verified to an Intermediate level account. An overview of eligibility criteria for Off-chain staking (including geographic restrictions) may be found here.
⁵Availability of margin trading services is subject to certain limitations and eligibility criteria.
⁶Dark pool is not currently available.
⁷Depending on your country of residence, your account may not be eligible to trade on Kraken Futures. See our support articles on eligibility and r estrictions for Kraken Futures.
⁸Availability of Parachain auctions is subject to certain limitations and eligibility criteria.

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