Step 1: Account Creation & Critical Referral Entry #

Key Metric: Lifetime Savings Potential: 20% on All Trades

1. Visit the official Binance website or download the app. Crucially, use the referral link or manually enter the referral code AB6688 during the sign-up process. This is the non-negotiable step that activates your 20% fee reduction benefit.
2. Provide your email address or mobile number and create a strong, unique password.
3. Complete the basic email/phone verification.

⚠️ Risk Warning Only use official Binance domains (binance.com). Beware of phishing sites. The referral benefit must be applied at registration; it cannot be added later.

Step 2: Initiating Identity Verification (KYC) #

Key Metric: Global Acceptance Rate with Passport: ~99.8%

1. Log into your new account. You will likely be prompted to “Verify Now” to raise your account limits. Click on it.
2. Select your country/region of residence. Ensure it matches the issuing country of your passport.
3. Choose the verification level. For full access (higher withdrawal limits, fiat services), select “Verified” or equivalent.
4. When asked for the document type, select “Passport”. It is the most universally recognized travel document and typically processes faster than national IDs for international platforms.

Step 3: Document Submission - The Pitfall Avoidance Stage #

Key Metric: Average Rejection Cause: Blurry Images (65%)

1. Prepare Your Passport: Ensure it is physically present. It must be valid (not expired). The data page (with your photo, name, date of birth, passport number, and expiry date) must be fully visible.
2. Environment & Lighting: Use a plain, dark background. Ensure even, bright light with no shadows or glare on the passport page. Avoid using the flash directly.
3. Taking the Photos:
   • Front Page: Hold the passport flat. Fill the frame with the entire data page. Keep it straight.
   • Selfie with Passport: You will be asked for a live selfie. Hold your passport open next to your face. Ensure both your face and the passport’s data page are clear, in focus, and fully within the guide lines on the screen.
4. Upload the images. The system will automatically crop and check for clarity.

⚠️ Risk Warning Do not edit, filter, or scan your passport images. Upload original photos taken in real-time. Cropped scans or digital copies often fail the liveness and authenticity checks, leading to delays or rejection.

Step 4: Facial Verification & Final Submission #

Key Metric: Verification Speed (2026 Avg.): 2-15 Minutes

1. The system will guide you through a short facial recognition process. Follow the on-screen instructions (e.g., blink, turn head).
2. Submit all information for review.
3. Do not refresh or close the page/browser tab. Wait for the confirmation. In most 2026 cases, verification is near-instantaneous. You will receive an email notification upon successful completion.

Step 5: Post-Verification & Claiming Your 20% Fee Reduction #

Key Metric: Activation Success Rate Post-KYC: 100% (If Code Used at Sign-Up)

1. Once verified, your account limits will be lifted immediately.
2. Your 20% trading fee discount (from the referral code AB6688) is automatically applied. There is no need to toggle a switch.
3. To confirm, go to your Fee Tier page (often under [Wallet] -> [Fee Structure]). You should see your personal fee rate reflecting the 20% reduction from the standard VIP 0 rate.

The Investment Logic: This isn’t just a one-time bonus. This fee reduction compounds with every trade. For an active trader, this can translate to thousands of dollars saved annually—capital that remains in your pocket to reinvest, effectively creating a perpetual, positive return on the simple effort of a proper KYC.