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How do I deposit my local currency?
This article is tailored for clients located in Germany using the Kraken interface (kraken.com).
If you are using Kraken Pro (pro.kraken.com) to deposit click here. If you are not located in Germany visit this article.
Prevent deposit delays
If required and shown in the deposit instructions, make sure your deposit includes a reference to your Kraken Public account ID which starts with AA and is 16 characters long.

Deposit instructions:

  1. 1.
    Sign in to your account and click Deposit.
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  2. 2.
    The default currency will be set to Euro (EUR). If you wish to deposit a different currency you can search for it.
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  3. 3.
    Under the Deposit Method field click Manual bank transfer.
    For a guide on how to deposit via PayPal click here!
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  4. 4.
    Then click Get deposit details.
  5. 5.
    Under Account select your preferred Funding Provider from the drop-down menu. If you are only shown one option, you can skip this step and continue.
    Funding methods
  6. 6.
    Review the Additional information section and more about deposits to ensure you are depositing correctly.
    Various banks have different requirements, so please contact your bank directly for specific instructions on how to complete the deposit.
    To help your deposit go smoothly, use our deposit checklist before sending any funds.
  7. 7.
    Navigate to your online bank to deposit from your account to Kraken. To prevent errors, we suggest copying our bank account details directly to your bank or financial institution.
  8. 8.
    Review our deposit options (fees, minimums and processing times) to check processing times for your payment.
If you are using the Kraken app follow the instructions found in this article. To fund your account with the Kraken Pro app follow the steps found in this article.