The most reliable way to download Binance on an iPhone is to register a foreign Apple ID. Many people think it's complicated, but the whole process takes about ten minutes, and once registered, it's yours for life. This guide walks you through registering a US Apple ID step by step.
After registering your Apple ID and downloading Binance, don't forget to create a trading account at the Binance official website. Android users don't need to bother with Apple IDs — just download the Binance App directly.
Before You Start
You'll need:
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An email address not already linked to an Apple ID: Gmail, Outlook, or QQ Mail all work. If your email is already associated with an Apple ID, use a different one.
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A phone number: For receiving verification codes. A mainland China number works perfectly — no foreign number needed.
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A US address: Doesn't need to be real — we'll show you what to fill in below.
Registration Steps (on Computer)
We recommend doing this in a desktop browser for convenience.
Step 1: Create Your Apple ID
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Open your browser and go to
appleid.apple.com -
Click "Create Your Apple ID"
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Fill in your personal information:
- Name: Anything you like — it doesn't have to match your Chinese Apple ID
- Country/Region: Select "United States" (this is the key step)
- Date of birth: Must be 18 or older
- Email: Enter the new email you prepared
- Password: At least 8 characters, including uppercase, lowercase, and numbers
- Phone number: Select China +86 and enter your number
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Complete the CAPTCHA
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Click "Continue"
Step 2: Email Verification
Apple will send a 6-digit verification code to your email. Find the code and enter it on the page.
Step 3: Phone Verification
A verification code will also be sent to your phone. Enter it to confirm.
Step 4: Complete Basic Registration
Once verified, your Apple ID is created. But you still need to complete payment and address settings on your iPhone.
Complete the Setup on Your iPhone
Log Into the App Store
- Open the App Store
- Tap the profile icon in the upper right
- If you're already signed in with a Chinese account, tap "Sign Out" first
- Sign in with your new US Apple ID
Payment Method and Address
When you first sign into the App Store, the system will ask you to "Review" your account information:
- Agree to the terms
- Payment method: Select "None." If you don't see a "None" option, don't select any payment method — just skip it
- Billing address: Enter a US address here. We recommend using a sales-tax-free state address so you won't be charged tax on future app purchases
How to Fill In a US Address
Choose an address in a tax-free state. Here are some usable examples (pick one):
Portland, Oregon:
- Street address: 1600 NW Naito Pkwy
- City: Portland
- State: Oregon (OR)
- ZIP: 97209
- Phone number: 503-XXX-XXXX (503 is the Portland area code; the rest can be random)
Billings, Montana:
- Street address: 100 N Broadway
- City: Billings
- State: Montana (MT)
- ZIP: 59101
- Phone number: 406-XXX-XXXX
Wilmington, Delaware:
- Street address: 800 N King St
- City: Wilmington
- State: Delaware (DE)
- ZIP: 19801
- Phone number: 302-XXX-XXXX
Using a tax-free state means you won't be charged sales tax if you purchase paid apps in the future.
Finish Setup
After filling in the address, tap "Continue" or "Next." Setup is complete. You can now search for "Binance" in the App Store and download it.
Download Binance
- Search for "Binance" in the App Store search bar
- Find the correct app (developer: Binance Inc.)
- Tap "Get" > "Install"
- Enter your Apple ID password if prompted
- Wait for the download and installation to finish
Switch Back to Your Chinese Apple ID After Installation
After downloading Binance, if you want to switch back to your Chinese Apple ID for other apps:
- Open the App Store > tap the profile icon > Sign Out
- Sign back in with your Chinese Apple ID
The installed Binance app won't disappear and will continue to work. However, if Binance needs an update, you'll have to switch back to your US Apple ID to update it.
Recommended Setup: Use Different Apple IDs for App Store and iCloud
You can have your iPhone use two Apple IDs simultaneously — one for iCloud, one for the App Store:
- iCloud: your Chinese Apple ID (data sync, iMessage, FaceTime, etc.)
- App Store: your US Apple ID (downloading and updating apps)
This way you never need to switch back and forth. Here's how:
- Settings > tap your name > "Media & Purchases" > Sign Out
- Sign into "Media & Purchases" with your US Apple ID
- Keep your Chinese Apple ID signed in for iCloud
The two are completely independent and don't interfere with each other.
FAQ
Q: I selected the right country/region, but I still can't find Binance in the App Store? Check whether the Apple ID shown at the bottom of the App Store is your US account. Sometimes after signing out, the previous Apple ID gets auto-signed back in.
Q: After filling in the address, I get an error saying "unable to create account"? The address format or phone number format may be incorrect. Make sure the phone number is 10 digits (3-digit area code + 7-digit number) without a country code.
Q: I forgot my US Apple ID password — what do I do? Go to iforgot.apple.com to reset it. Use the email you registered with to recover the account.
Q: Will my US Apple ID get banned? Not with normal use. Apple doesn't prohibit users from registering Apple IDs in multiple regions. As long as you don't do anything against the rules (like mass-creating accounts), you'll be fine.
Q: Can I register a Hong Kong or Japan Apple ID instead? Yes, the process is similar — just use an address from the corresponding region. Both the Hong Kong and Japan App Stores have Binance. The US store's advantage is having the most apps and the fastest updates.
Summary
The key steps for registering a US Apple ID are: choose "United States" when creating your account at appleid.apple.com > sign into the App Store on your iPhone > select "None" for payment > fill in a US address. The entire process takes under 10 minutes, and once registered, it's yours permanently. We recommend keeping separate Apple IDs for the App Store and iCloud for the most convenient daily experience.