Binance operates over 15 compliant sub-sites globally, each corresponding to the regulatory requirements of different countries or regions. The most commonly used are binance.us (US), binance.co.jp (Japan), and binance.com.au (Australia). These sub-sites and the main site binance.com have independent accounts, funds, and coin offerings. If you are not in these countries, just use the main site binance.com directly (entry at the Binance Official Site), download the APP from the Binance Official App, and see the iOS tutorial in the Download Center. This article lists all sub-sites and their usage rules.
Global Sub-site List
Sorted by launch time and importance:
| Sub-site Domain | Country/Region | Status | KYC Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| binance.com | Global Main Site | Operating | Standard KYC |
| binance.us | United States | Operating | US SSN + Proof of Residence |
| binance.je | Jersey (EU) | Merged into main site | - |
| binance.com.au | Australia | Operating | AU KYC + Tax File Number |
| binance.co.jp | Japan | Operating | Japan Residence Card + JFSA Registration |
| binance.bh | Bahrain | Operating | Middle East KYC |
| binance.com.tr | Turkey | Operating | Turkish ID |
| binance.dubai / binance.ae | UAE | Operating | UAE Emirates ID |
| binance.kz | Kazakhstan | Operating | Kazakh ID |
| binance.sg | Singapore | Ceased Operations (2021-12) | - |
| binance.bg | Bulgaria | Partial Features | EU KYC |
For sub-sites other than the main site, they only serve local users in that country, and non-local KYC usually cannot be registered.
binance.com Main Site vs Sub-sites
Main site features:
- Serves users in 180+ countries
- 650+ coins listed
- Full features (Spot/Futures/Options/Earn/NFT)
- KYC levels 1/2/3, level 2 covers most features
- 40+ languages supported
Sub-site features:
- Only serves the corresponding country/region
- Significantly fewer coins listed (usually 100-200)
- Restricted features (Futures/Launchpool, etc., are usually not open)
- KYC requires local ID + proof of address
- Usually only supports the local language + English
Detailed Introduction to Major Sub-sites
binance.us (United States)
- Legal Entity: BAM Trading Services Inc.
- Headquarters: San Francisco
- Regulation: FinCEN MSB Registration + State Financial Licenses
- Listed Coins: Around 150
- Features: Spot + Partial Earn, No Margin/Futures/Options/C2C
- Deposit: ACH bank transfer (Free), Wire Transfer, Debit Card
- KYC Requirements: US SSN/ITIN + US Driver's License/Passport + US Proof of Address
- Non-US users cannot register at all
binance.co.jp (Japan)
- Legal Entity: Binance Japan Co., Ltd
- Regulation: Japan Financial Services Agency (JFSA) registered (approved in 2023)
- Listed Coins: Around 50 (strict JFSA approval in Japan)
- Features: Spot only
- Deposit: JPY Bank Transfer, Credit Card
- KYC Requirements: Japan Residence Card + Japanese ID or Passport + Japanese Bank Account
- Japanese residents must use binance.co.jp; the main site restricts Japanese IPs.
binance.com.au (Australia)
- Legal Entity: Binance Australia Pty Ltd
- Regulation: AUSTRAC registered
- Listed Coins: Around 200
- Features: Spot + Partial Earn
- Deposit: PayID (Australian banking system), Bank Transfer, Credit Card
- KYC Requirements: Australian Driver's License or Passport + ABN Tax Number (partial)
- Non-Australian users cannot register
binance.com.tr (Turkey)
- Legal Entity: BN Teknoloji A.Ş.
- Regulation: Turkey MASAK registered
- Listed Coins: Around 250
- Features: Spot + Launchpool + Partial Earn, No Futures
- Deposit: Turkish Lira (TRY) Bank Transfer
- Prioritizes local Turkish users, supported by TRY
binance.bh (Bahrain)
- Legal Entity: Binance Bahrain
- Regulation: Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) license (approved in 2022)
- Listed Coins: Around 100
- Features: Spot
- Target Audience: Bahrain residents and some UAE users
- It is Binance's main compliant gateway in the Middle East
Which Users Must Use Corresponding Sub-sites
Some countries mandate that local users use the local sub-site, and the main site blocks certain features for those IPs:
- US Residents: Must use binance.us (the main site blocks almost all trading for US IPs)
- Japan Residents: Must use binance.co.jp (the main site blocks Japanese IPs)
- Australian Residents: Recommended to use binance.com.au
- Turkey Residents: Can use the main site; binance.com.tr provides local fiat deposit convenience
- Bahrain, UAE Residents: Can use binance.bh / binance.ae
- EU Residents: Use the main site, with some adjustments based on the MiCA regulation
- All Other Countries: Directly use the binance.com main site
Relationship Between Sub-sites
Each sub-site operates independently and does not share:
- Account System: An account registered on binance.com cannot log into binance.us
- Funds: Each sub-site has independent wallets; internal transfers are not possible
- Listed Coins: Not interoperable; each sub-site decides based on its own market
- KYC: Each sub-site reviews independently; doing KYC on the main site doesn't mean the sub-site passes
- Customer Service: Each sub-site has an independent customer service team
If you need to use multiple sub-sites, you must register separate accounts (using different emails). Fund transfers must go on-chain: Withdraw from Sub-site A to your own wallet → Deposit to Sub-site B.
Common Misconceptions
Myth 1: You can avoid taxes by using binance.us
False. binance.us only serves US residents, and non-US KYC cannot pass.
Myth 2: It's fine to use the main site with a Japanese IP
False. The main site has blocked spot trading and registration for Japanese IPs; you must switch to binance.co.jp.
Myth 3: All sub-sites have the same coins as the main site
False. Sub-sites are subject to local regulation and list significantly fewer coins. binance.us only has 150, and binance.co.jp only has 50.
Myth 4: Sub-site fees are cheaper than the main site
False. Each sub-site sets its fees independently, usually on par with or slightly higher than the main site (compliance costs passed on).
Future Sub-site Plans
Binance is continuously applying for regulatory licenses in various countries. Possible future sub-sites:
- India (Binance India): Applying
- Brazil (Binance Brasil): Acquired a local exchange
- South Korea: Previously partnered with GoPax; currently no independent sub-site
- EU Unified Site (Based on MiCA regulation): Planning
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use binance.co.jp by switching to Japan with a VPN? A: No. Registration requires a Japanese residence card and bank account. A VPN only bypasses IP restrictions; registration will still fail.
Q: Can assets from binance.us be transferred to binance.com? A: Yes, via on-chain transfer. First, withdraw from binance.us to your own external wallet address, and then deposit to the same address on binance.com.
Q: Which sub-site should EU users use? A: Use the binance.com main site directly. binance.je has been merged, and an EU unified sub-site is still being planned. Adjustments may happen after the MiCA regulation takes effect.
Q: Which sub-site do Hong Kong residents use? A: Use the binance.com main site. Hong Kong does not have a dedicated sub-site. Hong Kong residents' ID cards can pass the main site's KYC.
Q: When is a sub-site more worth using than the main site? A: When the main site restricts features in your region (like the US/Japan), you must use the sub-site. In other cases, the main site has the most complete features and is more cost-effective.
Summary
Binance operates 15+ compliant sub-sites globally, each corresponding to specific country regulations. Residents in places like the US/Japan/Australia must use the corresponding sub-site (the main site has restricted features for these IPs), while users from all other countries find it most convenient to directly use the binance.com main site. Accounts, funds, and coin offerings for sub-sites and the main site are independent. They cannot log into or transfer to each other; assets need to be migrated via on-chain transfers when necessary.