CoinFeedCan I still use Binance.us if Binance.com faces regulation?
Chinese users searching for the "Binance official site" often see both binance.com and binance.us in results, and assume one is simply the global version and the other the US version, with accounts being interchangeable. In reality, the two are completely independent companies. Account systems are not shared, the listed coins differ, the rules differ, and the KYC requirements differ. Picking the wrong one can cause major inconvenience or even asset freezes. This article walks through the corporate structure, account data, trading rules, and fee differences in one go, so you can pick the correct entry. To head straight to the global main site, click the Binance Official Site. The Binance Official App is the easiest option on mobile. iOS users who run into trouble switching to the US App Store should refer to the iOS Install Guide.
The Ownership Relationship Between binance.com and binance.us
The two platforms are operated by different companies, and the split dates back to 2019.
binance.com is the Global Main Site
binance.com is operated by Binance Holdings Limited, currently headquartered in Dubai, UAE, serving users in more than 180 regions globally — excluding sanctioned jurisdictions like the United States, North Korea, and Iran. Founded by Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the CEO role transitioned to Richard Teng after 2023. The global main site has roughly 240 million users, with daily trading volume consistently above $10 billion.
binance.us is the Independent US Entity
binance.us is operated by BAM Trading Services Inc., a US-registered company that holds an MSB license from FinCEN and money-transmitter licenses in various states. There is a licensing agreement and equity relationship between BAM and Binance Global, but the businesses are completely segregated. US residents can only use binance.us; they cannot register on binance.com.
Why the Split Was Necessary
US crypto regulation is extraordinarily strict, with the SEC, CFTC, and FinCEN all having jurisdiction. In 2019, to manage this, Binance Global split its US business off into an independent US-registered company. This allows binance.com to openly refuse US users, while US users get their own dedicated platform.
Can the Same Account Be Used on Both
No. Account data is fully independent on both sides; email and password are not interchangeable.
Account System Comparison
| Item | binance.com | binance.us |
|---|---|---|
| Registration email | Separate | Separate |
| KYC materials | Separate | Requires US ID |
| Assets | Separate wallets | Separate wallets |
| 2FA device | Bound separately | Bound separately |
| API keys | Only call .com | Only call .us |
| Order history | Separated | Separated |
| Referral accounts | Separated | Separated |
If you have 100,000 USDT in assets on binance.com, attempting to log in on binance.us will return "email not registered" — the two sides run two independent user databases.
Can Assets Be Transferred Between the Two
Not directly via internal transfer. You can move assets from one platform to the other via on-chain withdrawals — for example, withdrawing USDT from binance.com to a USDT deposit address on binance.us, using TRC20 or ERC20. This incurs network fees; ERC20 during peak can cost $5–$15 for a single transfer.
How Big Are the Differences in Tradable Coins
The coin difference is one of the most obvious distinctions between the two platforms.
The Coin Count on binance.com
The global main site currently lists more than 380 coins, supporting spot, USDT-M futures, COIN-M futures, options, leveraged tokens, and Earn products across the board. New listings are fast; popular projects usually show up on Binance within 24–48 hours of launch.
The Coin Count on binance.us
The US version lists only around 100 coins, and many coins that are hugely popular globally are unavailable in the US. Typical examples:
- SOL (Solana): delisted from the US version in 2023
- ADA (Cardano): once delisted, then partially restored on the US version
- BNB: not listed on the US version
- Perpetual futures: not offered at all on the US version
This is because the SEC classifies many tokens as unregistered securities, prompting the US version to delist them for compliance.
Derivatives Differences
binance.com offers a complete derivatives market — USDT-M perpetual, COIN-M perpetual, quarterly delivery, and options — with leverage up to 125x. binance.us has no derivatives business at all, spot only. This is why US users who want to trade futures have to go to Kraken, CME, or other platforms.
Differences in Fees and Withdrawal Rules
The two platforms have similar fee structures on the surface, but plenty of differences in the details.
Spot Fees
On binance.com, the default spot fee for regular users is 0.1%, dropping to 0.075% when deducted with BNB. VIP users can go as low as 0.012%. binance.us also defaults to 0.1%, but there is no BNB deduction (because BNB isn't listed), so fee reduction is only through trading-volume tiers.
Fiat On/Off-Ramps
This is the biggest difference. binance.us supports US bank ACH and wire transfers; USD can be deposited and withdrawn directly at relatively low fees. binance.com does not support US fiat rails — US persons cannot deposit USD directly; they must first buy USDT to fund their account.
Fiat channels for other regions are only available on binance.com, such as SEPA for euros, Faster Payments for GBP, and FPS for HKD — all exclusive to the global version.
Withdrawal Limits
binance.com's standard-KYC users have a daily withdrawal limit equivalent to 8 BTC, rising to 100 BTC after completing advanced KYC. binance.us defaults to lower limits and adjusts them from time to time for compliance.
Which Should Users in China Pick
The answer is clear: users in mainland China should pick binance.com; you cannot register on binance.us.
Why the US Version Won't Work
binance.us registration requires a US Social Security Number (SSN) or US tax ID, plus an upload of a US state-issued driver's license or passport. Without these, you cannot pass KYC — and even if the account is created, you can't trade or withdraw. Some people use fake info to register, but once risk controls detect it, assets are frozen outright.
What to Do if You Registered on the Wrong One
If you accidentally registered on binance.us but have not deposited anything, just abandon it — the account imposes no burden on you. If you already deposited assets, contact binance.us support and file a withdrawal request to move assets to binance.com or another exchange, then close the account. This may involve KYC review and can take up to 30 days.
The Correct Entry
Remember this: type binance.com into your browser; if the homepage's top-right has a language switch including "简体中文," that is the global main site. If you see a US flag icon or a page asking for your SSN, you landed on binance.us by mistake — exit and re-enter the correct domain.
FAQ
Are the binance.us App and the Binance Official App the Same
No. Searching "Binance.US" and "Binance" in the App Store returns two separate apps. The icons look alike, but the developer and features differ. Installing the wrong one leads to an "account not found" message on login.
Is Customer Support Shared
No. binance.com support runs on support.binance.com; binance.us support runs on support.binance.us. The ticket systems are entirely separate.
Can I Use the Global Version from the US
No. binance.com detects US users through IP and KYC data both; once detected, trading is restricted and the account may be frozen. US residents must use binance.us or another US-licensed exchange.
Are the Prices the Same on Both Platforms
Because liquidity and user bases differ, the same coin can trade at a 0.5%–2% price difference on the two platforms. Arbitrageurs sometimes exploit this, but cross-platform transfer costs eat most of the profit.
Will They Ever Merge
Not in the short term. The regulatory environment requires them to stay independent. Only if US regulation eases significantly would reintegration become feasible.