binance.com and binance.us are not the same thing. They are two independently operated platforms — accounts are not shared, cryptocurrencies differ, and the number of trading pairs is vastly different. In short, binance.com is the global site serving users worldwide, while binance.us is a compliant version specifically serving users inside the United States. Most Chinese-speaking users need the global site — just use the Binance Official Site entry on this page to enter binance.com, and pair it with the Binance Official App. iOS users without an overseas Apple ID should first check out this iOS Install Guide.
The Origins of the Two Sites
This story starts in 2019. At the time, compliance requirements from the US SEC, FinCEN, and other regulators for crypto exchanges were escalating. Binance's global site could not fully comply with every detail of US law, so Binance partnered with a US entity and launched binance.us in September 2019 as a dedicated US-compliant version.
binance.com Operations
binance.com is operated by the Binance Holdings system, with its headquarters having gone through multiple adjustments. Since 2023, after Binance reached settlements with the US CFTC and Department of Justice, the global site has stopped serving users located within the US — US IPs attempting to access binance.com are forcibly redirected to binance.us.
binance.us Operations
binance.us is operated by BAM Trading Services Inc., an independent entity registered in the US that holds MSB licenses in multiple states. Although the brand is licensed from Binance, the tech stack, liquidity pools, and compliance framework are all independent.
The Gap in Features and Cryptocurrencies
This is the most direct difference, and it affects what users can trade and earn.
Tradable Cryptocurrencies
As of 2026, binance.com lists hundreds of cryptocurrencies and supports thousands of trading pairs. Because every listing on binance.us requires separate US compliance review, binance.us currently has only around 150 cryptocurrencies and far fewer trading pairs. Privacy coins like XMR and ZEC, as well as a huge number of newly issued altcoins, are not available on the US site.
Futures and Derivatives
binance.us has no futures trading — this is the single biggest feature gap between the two. Perpetual contracts, delivery contracts, and options are core businesses of the global site, while the US site only allows spot trading. US users who want leveraged trading have to turn to other platforms like Kraken or dYdX.
Fiat Channels
- binance.com supports deposits and withdrawals in over 60 fiat currencies, covering the euro, yen, Hong Kong dollar, Taiwan dollar, ruble, lira, and more
- binance.us only supports USD, via ACH, wire transfer, and debit card deposits
Earn Products
Binance Earn, margin lending, dual investment, and other earn tools are all available on the global site, but the US site has none of these, because the US has strict definitions for "securities-like products."
Are Accounts and Assets Shared?
This is something many people get confused about — let's clarify it once and for all.
Accounts Are Not Shared
An account registered on binance.com cannot log in to binance.us, and vice versa. The two sites require separate registration, separate KYC, and separate two-factor authentication. Only the email address can be the same.
Assets Cannot Be Transferred Directly
To move assets between the two sites, you must withdraw on-chain and then deposit on the other side — you cannot do a one-tap internal transfer as you would between Binance accounts. Every transfer incurs network fees — for USDT via TRC20, it's about 1 USDT; via ERC20, it could be anywhere from a few dollars to tens of dollars.
KYC Is Independent
Identity verification records on the global site are not synced to the US site, and vice versa. In other words, the same person opening accounts on both sides has to upload ID twice and do the selfie check twice.
Core Differences Comparison Table
| Comparison Item | binance.com (Global) | binance.us (US Site) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Entity | Binance Holdings | BAM Trading Services |
| Target Audience | Users in non-restricted regions globally | Users inside the US |
| Supported Cryptocurrencies | Hundreds | About 150 |
| Number of Trading Pairs | Thousands | Hundreds |
| Futures Trading | Perpetuals/Delivery/Options supported | Not supported |
| Leveraged Trading | Up to 125x supported | Not supported |
| Fiat Deposits | 60+ fiat currencies | USD only |
| Earn/Finance Products | Supported | Not supported |
| NFT Marketplace | Supported | Not supported |
| Launchpad New Coin Issuance | Supported | Not supported |
| Fee Rate | Spot from 0.1% | Spot from 0.1% |
| Accounts Across the Two Sites | Not shared | Not shared |
Which One Should Chinese-Speaking Users Choose?
99% of Chinese-speaking users should pick binance.com global. The reasons are simple:
- More cryptocurrencies, more tradable assets
- Supports futures, earn products, and the full feature set
- Rich fiat channels, with a very active C2C market for buying and selling via USDT
- No US identification documents required
Only consider binance.us if you meet all of the following: you live in the US long-term, hold a US SSN or ITIN, only trade spot and avoid derivatives, and explicitly want to go through the US compliance channel.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Can I still log in to my global account while traveling in the US? While your IP is in the US during travel, accessing binance.com will be forcibly redirected to binance.us — the web version will basically not let you use the global site's features. App behavior depends on the network environment. It is recommended to complete any urgent operations before departure.
Q2: Which has cheaper fees, binance.us or binance.com? Both sites have a base spot rate of 0.1% — not a big difference. The global site also offers a 25% discount when using BNB to pay fees. The BNB discount rate is different on the US site, so overall the global site is slightly cheaper.
Q3: Can I access the futures market on binance.us? No. binance.us only offers spot trading — perpetuals, delivery contracts, and options are all absent. If you see a page on "binance.us" with a futures entry, it is definitely a fake site.
Q4: I'm a user in China — why did someone tell me to register on binance.us? This is classic misinformation. Registering on binance.us requires a US tax ID (SSN/ITIN), a US address, and a US bank account — ordinary people simply cannot pass KYC. Chinese-speaking users should choose binance.com global.
Q5: Will the two sites merge in the future? Not in the short term. The US regulatory framework is independent — the US site must keep its operating entity, asset segregation, and compliance reviews separate. So the split between the two sites will be in place for a long time.
Once you understand the differences between the two sites, picking the right entry point is easy — Chinese-speaking users go straight to binance.com global, redirected through the reliable link on this page.