If you use an iPhone and want to download the Binance APP, you will find that you cannot search for it in the China region App Store. This is not because your search keywords are wrong — Binance is simply not listed in the China region.
The only solution is to download using an overseas Apple ID. Here is the complete tutorial.
Step 1: Register an Overseas Apple ID
You need a US or Hong Kong region Apple ID. Do not worry, registration is free.
- Open appleid.apple.com in your browser
- Click "Create Your Apple ID"
- Select "United States" or "Hong Kong, China" for country/region
- Register with a new email address (one not already associated with an Apple ID)
- Fill in the information as prompted
- Select "None" for payment method (if this option is not available, select any method first and change it later)
- Complete email verification
The US region requires a US address — you can find one online. The Hong Kong region does not require this.
Step 2: Switch Apple ID on Your iPhone
- Open "Settings"
- Tap your name at the top (Apple ID)
- Scroll down to find "Media & Purchases"
- Tap "Sign Out"
- Tap "Media & Purchases" again, select "Not [name]?"
- Enter your overseas Apple ID and password
Note: This only switches the media purchase account. Your iCloud, contacts, photos, etc. are not affected.
Step 3: Download the Binance APP
- Open the App Store
- Search for "Binance"
- Find the official Binance APP (developer is Binance Inc.)
- Tap to download and install
- You may need to accept some terms
After installation, remember to switch back to your China region Apple ID so that other APP updates are not affected.
Step 4: Login and Setup
After opening the APP:
- Log in if you already have an account
- If not, register on Binance
- Switch the language to Chinese
- Enable Face ID login
- Turn on push notifications
Android users do not need this hassle — just download the Binance APP installation package directly.
How to Update the APP
Whenever there is a new version of the Binance APP, you need to log in to the App Store with your overseas Apple ID to update. The steps are the same as switching IDs during the initial download.
Some users report that with automatic updates enabled, updates sometimes work without manually switching, but this is not 100% reliable. Manual switching is the most dependable solution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I install via TestFlight? You can try, but slots are often full. The TestFlight version also has a 90-day expiration limit and must be reinstalled afterward.
Can I install on iPad? Yes, the method is exactly the same as for iPhone.
APP crashes after download? Confirm your iOS version is at least 13. If the version is fine but it still crashes, try deleting and reinstalling.
Once you get through this process the first time, it works just like any regular APP from then on.