"Bian" (变) is a character that people often select when typing "bian" in a Chinese input method, and it actually refers to Binance. Installing the Binance app on an iPhone is slightly more involved, but it is not difficult if you follow the steps below. You can first register on Binance for an account, then follow this guide to download the Binance app.
Why You Cannot Find It in the App Store
Searching for "Binance" or its Chinese name in the App Store with a domestic Chinese Apple ID will return no results, because the app is not listed in the China region App Store. You need to use an Apple ID from an overseas region to download it.
Method 1: Register an Overseas Apple ID
This is the most recommended approach — it works once and for all.
Registration Steps
- Prepare an email address that has not been used to register an Apple ID
- Open the Apple ID registration page in your browser
- When filling in the information, select "United States" or "Hong Kong" as the country/region
- Complete email verification
- No payment method is required
Download with an Overseas ID
- Open the App Store on your iPhone
- Tap the profile icon in the top-right corner, scroll to the bottom, and sign out of your current account
- Sign in with the newly registered overseas Apple ID
- Search for "Binance"
- Tap Get and install
- After installation, sign out of the overseas ID and switch back to your domestic ID
Method 2: Install via TestFlight
Binance sometimes offers TestFlight beta versions:
- First download the TestFlight app using an overseas ID
- Obtain the Binance TestFlight invitation link
- Install the Binance app through TestFlight
The downside of this method is that test slots are limited, and you may encounter a full capacity situation.
Post-Installation Notes
Do Not Delete Casually
If you delete the Binance app on your iPhone, you will need to switch to an overseas ID again to re-download it, which can be cumbersome. It is recommended not to uninstall the app once it is installed.
Update Issues
App updates also require switching to the overseas Apple ID. You can follow the in-app update prompts and switch accounts when an update is needed.
Trusting Enterprise Certificates
If you installed an enterprise-signed version through certain channels, you need to trust the certificate in your iPhone settings under "General > VPN & Device Management" before you can open the app. However, this method is less stable than downloading from the App Store, as the certificate may be revoked.
Common Issues
Prompted for Verification After Logging in with Overseas ID
You may need to fill in some additional account information. Follow the prompts — you can enter any US address for the address field.
Slow Download Speed
After switching to an overseas ID, the App Store server also switches to the corresponding region, and download speed may be affected by your network environment. Just be patient.
App Does Not Open After Installation
Check if your iOS version meets the requirements. The Binance app generally requires iOS 13.0 or later. If your version is too old, upgrade your system before installing.