The core difficulty in installing Binance on an Apple phone is the requirement of an overseas Apple ID. You cannot find Binance in the China region App Store; this isn't a problem with the APP, but rather a regional restriction. This tutorial will teach you the entire process, from registering an overseas Apple ID to installing Binance. First, complete the preparations: go to the Binance official website to register an account. Android users can directly download the official Binance APP. For more platforms, please refer to the download page.
Why is Binance Not in the China Region App Store?
In 2021, when Binance announced its withdrawal from the mainland China market, it proactively removed its application from the China region App Store. This means you cannot search for or download Binance using a China Apple ID; you must switch to an overseas Apple ID.
Option 1: Register a US Region Apple ID (Recommended)
This is the most reliable option; the entire process is free and does not require an overseas credit card.
Registration Steps
- Open the Apple ID registration page on Apple's official website using a computer browser.
- Fill in the registration information:
- Name: An English name is fine.
- Country/Region: Select "United States".
- Email: Use an email address that hasn't been used to register an Apple ID before.
- Phone Number: You can use a mainland China phone number to receive the verification code.
- Complete the email and phone verification.
- After successful registration, you do not need to add a payment method.
Switching on the iPhone
- Open the App Store.
- Tap the avatar in the top right corner.
- Scroll to the very bottom and tap "Sign Out".
- Log in using your newly registered US region Apple ID.
- Upon the first login, it will ask to "Review" the account. Agree to the terms, and select "None" for the payment method.
- Fill in an address for a tax-free state (like any address in Oregon or Montana).
Important Reminder: You are signing out of the App Store's "Media & Purchases" account here. Do not sign out of your iCloud account in Settings! Signing out of iCloud will make your photos, contacts, notes, and other data temporarily unavailable.
Downloading Binance
Once successfully switched, search for "Binance" in the App Store, and click download and install. After installation is complete, you can switch back to your China Apple ID for daily use.
Option 2: Borrow Someone Else's Overseas Apple ID
If you have a friend who already has an overseas Apple ID, you can borrow it for temporary use:
- Sign out of your account in the App Store.
- Log into your friend's overseas Apple ID.
- Download the Binance APP.
- Sign out of your friend's account and switch back to your own.
Note: Do not log into someone else's account under "Settings -> Apple ID". Only switch accounts within the App Store.
Option 3: Hong Kong Region Apple ID
A Hong Kong Apple ID can also be used to download Binance, and you can register using a Chinese interface, making it friendlier for users whose English isn't great. The registration process is similar to the US region; just select "Hong Kong" for the country.
Important Notes After Installation
APP Updates
After switching back to your China Apple ID, the Binance APP cannot be automatically updated via the App Store. Methods to update:
- Every time an update is needed, switch to your overseas Apple ID, go to App Store -> Purchased -> find Binance -> Update.
- Or, check for update prompts within the Binance APP itself.
Push Notifications
After installation, ensure that notification permissions are enabled under "Settings -> Notifications -> Binance" so you can receive trading alerts and security warnings.
Face ID / Touch ID
The Binance APP supports quick login via Face ID and Touch ID, which can be enabled in the APP's security settings. Once enabled, you only need facial/fingerprint verification to open the APP each time, skipping the password entry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my old APPs and data disappear after switching Apple IDs?
No. Already installed APPs and their internal data will not disappear because you switched Apple IDs. The only impact is that you cannot update Binance while using a China Apple ID.
Do I need an overseas phone number to register a US Apple ID?
No. You can use a mainland China phone number to receive verification codes during registration.
Does this method work on an iPad too?
Yes. The process for installing Binance on an iPad is exactly the same as on an iPhone.