Before withdrawing crypto from Binance, you need to add a receiving address. Adding the correct address is crucial — if the address is wrong, your coins are gone for good. If you haven't opened an account yet, register on Binance first, then download the Binance APP for easier management of withdrawal addresses on your phone. Here's how to do it.
Steps to Add a Withdrawal Address
Method 1: Add During Withdrawal
- Open the Binance APP and go to the "Assets" page
- Tap "Withdraw"
- Select the coin you want to withdraw
- Paste the receiving address into the address field
- Select the correct network (this step is critical)
- Enter the withdrawal amount
- The system will ask if you want to save this address — select save
Method 2: Add via Address Management
- Open the Binance APP and go to your profile
- Find "Address Management" or "Withdrawal Addresses"
- Tap "Add Address"
- Select the coin
- Enter the address and a label (e.g., "My MetaMask")
- Select the network
- Complete security verification and save
What to Watch When Adding Addresses
Select the Correct Network
This is where mistakes happen most often. The same coin may support multiple networks. For example, USDT has:
- ERC20: Ethereum network
- TRC20: TRON network
- BEP20: BNB Smart Chain
Select whichever network matches your receiving address. Choosing the wrong network could result in lost coins.
Double-Check the Address
Always copy and paste — never type addresses manually. After pasting, compare the first and last few characters to make sure they haven't been tampered with by malware.
Test with a Small Amount First
When withdrawing to an address for the first time, send a small test amount first. Once you confirm it arrives, then send the larger amount. This way, if something is wrong with the address, your loss is minimal.
What Is an Address Whitelist?
The address whitelist is a Binance security feature. When enabled, you can only withdraw to addresses on your whitelist — withdrawals to non-whitelisted addresses will be rejected.
This means even if your account is compromised, hackers can't withdraw coins to their own addresses because their addresses aren't on your whitelist.
How to Enable the Address Whitelist
- Open the Binance APP and go to your profile
- Tap "Security Settings"
- Find "Withdrawal Address Whitelist"
- Enable the whitelist
- Complete security verification
After enabling, your withdrawal address management page becomes your whitelist. Adding new addresses will require additional security verification and a cooldown period (e.g., 24 hours before the new address can be used for withdrawals).
Managing Saved Addresses
Edit Address Labels
Give each address an easily recognizable name, such as "Cold Wallet," "OKX Exchange," or "Friend John" — making it quick to find the right address when withdrawing.
Delete Unused Addresses
Remove addresses you no longer use promptly to reduce the risk of mistakes. In the address management page, find the address you want to delete and swipe left or tap the edit button.
Regular Reviews
Periodically check your address list to confirm all addresses are ones you recognize and that no unauthorized addresses have been added.
FAQ
How soon after adding an address can I withdraw?
If the whitelist is enabled, newly added addresses may need a waiting period (typically 24 hours) before they can be used. Without the whitelist enabled, addresses can be used immediately after adding.
Can addresses be reused?
Most cryptocurrency addresses can be reused. However, some coins (like XRP and EOS) require a Tag or Memo in addition to the address, and the Tag may differ for each transfer — pay attention to this.
Does adding an address cost anything?
Adding and saving addresses is free. Fees are only charged when you actually make a withdrawal.