Binance Tutorial for Beginners: From Zero to Your First Withdrawal

Last updated: 2026-10-10

The roadmap: 5 steps

Step	What you do	How long it takes	Full guide
1	Create your account	A few minutes	How to create a Binance account
2	Verify your account	Usually reviewed within 48 hours	Binance identity verification
3	Fund your account	Minutes (by card)	How to deposit on Binance
4	Buy USDT with your local currency	Depends on how fast the seller is	How to buy USDT on Binance P2P
5	Withdraw	Depends on the buyer or the network	How to withdraw from Binance

Step 1: Create your Binance account

Signing up is free, and you can use your email, phone number, or a Google, Apple or Telegram account. You'll enter a 6-digit verification code within 30 minutes and set a password of at least 8 characters, with an uppercase letter and a number.

The one thing to get right: choose a personal account if you're an individual, because the account type can't be changed after signup. You also need to be at least 18, or 21 for Binance's local platforms in Bahrain and the UAE.

→ Full guide: How to create a Binance account, step by step

Step 2: Verify your account

Until you verify, your account stays restricted: no deposits, no withdrawals, no trading. To get verified you'll need:

A valid ID document: national ID card, passport or driver's license, depending on your country.
A face scan in front of your camera, with no glasses, hat or filter.

Reviews are usually done within 48 hours. Double-check your details before you confirm, because they can't be changed afterwards.

→ Full guide: Binance identity verification and accepted documents by country

Step 3: Fund your account

You have 3 options:

Card: Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay or Google Pay, via Add Funds then Buy With. It's the easiest route, but some banks add fees or decline the payment.
P2P in your local currency: you pay a seller directly by bank transfer or e-wallet.
Crypto deposit from another wallet or exchange, choosing the same network on both sides.

→ Full guide: How to deposit on Binance

Step 4: Buy USDT on P2P

P2P is the most popular way to buy USDT with local currency in Arab countries. Binance holds the seller's crypto in escrow for the whole trade. You pay the seller directly, tap Transferred, notify seller, and once they release it, the USDT lands in your Funding wallet.

Two rules to remember:

Never tap [Transferred] until you've actually paid.
3 cancellations in one day block buying on your account for the rest of that day.

→ Full guide: How to buy USDT on Binance P2P

Step 5: Withdraw

To turn USDT into money in your account: sell it on P2P from your Funding wallet, get paid into a payment method in your own name, and don't tap [Confirm Release] until you've seen the money in your account with your own eyes.
To send crypto to another exchange: Assets → Overview → Send → Withdraw Assets, pick the same network the receiving side uses, and send a small test amount the first time.

→ Full guide: How to withdraw from Binance

Spot wallet vs. Funding wallet

This trips up more beginners than anything else:

Spot wallet: for trading. Card purchases land here.
Funding wallet: for P2P. P2P purchases land here, and P2P sales come out of it.

If your balance has "disappeared", it's almost certainly sitting in the other wallet.

5 security rules from day one

Turn on two-factor authentication as soon as you create your account.
Never give your verification code to anyone. Binance won't ask for it by phone call or WhatsApp.
Never rent out your account or your face to verify an account for someone else.
On P2P, keep everything inside the order, and don't release your crypto until you've confirmed the money has arrived yourself.
Turn on the withdrawal address whitelist.

Is Binance available in my country?

Binance is available in most Arab countries, and the documents it accepts for verification vary from country to country. Check your country's page before you sign up; it also lists the local payment methods people use on P2P.

Frequently asked questions

Is Binance good for beginners? Yes, as long as you follow the steps in order: account, then verification, then deposit, then buying.

Can I use Binance without verifying? No. Verification is what unlocks deposits, withdrawals and trading.

What's the easiest way to buy USDT on Binance? A card is the fastest. P2P is the better fit if you want to pay in your local currency without a card.

How do I withdraw money from Binance to my bank account? Sell your USDT on P2P to a buyer who pays you in your local currency, into an account in your name.

Where do I find the crypto I bought? Card purchases go to your Spot wallet, and P2P purchases go to your Funding wallet.

Is signing up for Binance free? Yes, creating an account is free.

Get started

Open your Binance account →

Then continue with Step 1: How to create a Binance account.

Last updated: 10 October 2026 · Sources: all information comes from the official Binance help pages cited in each guide, along with the date each page was last updated.