How to verify your identity on Bybit (KYC)
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Short answer
Standard verification needs a photo of an original ID document and a face scan. Bybit says it usually takes about 15 minutes, and can take up to 48 hours.
Do it before you deposit. Bybit says at least Standard verification is mandatory for all Bybit products and services, and rewards can’t be claimed without it.
On this page
The levels, and what each one unlocks
| Level | What you provide | Crypto withdrawal limit |
|---|---|---|
| Not verified | Nothing | 20,000 USDT a day, 100,000 USDT a month. No fiat services or Earn products |
| Standard | An ID document, a face scan, and an identity check that is usually automatic | 1,000,000 USDT a day, no monthly limit |
| Advanced | Proof of address: a utility bill, bank statement or government residential proof from the last three months | 2,000,000 USDT a day, no monthly limit |
| Pro | A questionnaire and proof of income | Not stated in Bybit’s FAQ |
For a beginner, Standard is the level that matters. It’s the one Bybit calls mandatory, and its limits are far above what most new accounts move.
Before you start
- Use the original document, not a screenshot or a scan. Bybit lists both among the reasons it rejects verification.2
- Light it well. No glare, nothing cut off. Unreadable photos are rejected.2
- Your full name and date of birth must be clear, and the document must not be altered in any way.1
- Choose the country you live in. Bybit says it affects your verification process.1
- 18 or older, one verified account per person.2
- On a laptop without a camera? You can scan a QR code and do the face scan on your phone.1
The steps at a glance
- Open Account
- Select Verify Now
- Choose your country
- Photograph your ID
- Scan your face
- Wait for the check
Step by step, on the website
- Select the profile icon at the right of the top bar, then Account.1
- Under Account Info, select Verify Now in the Identity Verification column.
- Choose your current country of residence.
- Under Proof of Identity, select Verify. Choose the country that issued your ID and the document type, then photograph the document.
- Do the face scan with your laptop camera, or scan the QR code and do it on your phone.
- Wait for the identity check. It usually runs automatically; some people are asked to fill in a short questionnaire.1
Bybit shows the app version of these steps as screenshots. The order is the same: country, ID, face scan, check.1
How long it takes
About 15 minutes, and up to 48 hours.2
If it has taken longer than 48 hours, submit a case through Bybit’s support web form. Bybit says you’ll get an email with a case number and a reply within one working day.2
Why verification gets rejected
Bybit lists these reasons, and says the list isn’t complete:2
- The same ID is already verified on another account.
- The face scan failed.
- The ID photo couldn’t be read: too bright, glare, or part of it cut off.
- A screenshot or scan was sent instead of the original document.
- The document isn’t valid.
- The profile breaks Bybit’s terms, for example because the user is under 18.
If the photo was the problem, submit again with the original document.2 If you can’t reach the face scan after several tries, Bybit suggests waiting 30 minutes before trying again.1
What you can’t do without it
Bybit’s KYC FAQ says Standard verification is mandatory for all Bybit products and services. The same FAQ lists limits for accounts that aren’t verified: crypto withdrawals up to 20,000 USDT a day and 100,000 USDT a month, and no fiat services or Earn products.2
Rewards are the other reason. Rewards in the Rewards Hub can’t be claimed until you’ve verified.3
The FAQ doesn’t explain how “mandatory” fits with the limits for unverified accounts. Our reading: verify before you deposit, so nothing is stuck halfway.
Your documents
Bybit says the information is encrypted, used only to verify your identity, and “neither shared nor repurposed for any marketing”.2
Upload photos of your ID only inside Bybit’s own website or app. Ahead never asks for them, and nobody who messages you should either.
Questions people ask
How long does Bybit KYC take?
Usually about 15 minutes, and up to 48 hours, according to Bybit.2
Can I use Bybit without verifying my identity?
Bybit says Standard verification is mandatory for all its products and services. Its FAQ also lists limits for unverified accounts: crypto withdrawals up to 20,000 USDT a day and 100,000 a month, with no fiat services or Earn products.2
What does Bybit need for Standard verification?
A photo of an original ID document that clearly shows your full name and date of birth, a face scan, and an identity check that usually runs automatically.1
Can I verify two Bybit accounts?
No. Bybit allows one account per person to complete verification.2
What we couldn’t confirm
- Which ID documents each country accepts. The form shows the list once you choose the issuing country.
- The withdrawal limit at Pro level. Bybit’s FAQ doesn’t give one.
- How Bybit squares “mandatory for all products” with the limits it lists for unverified accounts.
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