URL: https://exchangesteps.com/how-to-deposit-on-kucoin
Updated: 2026-11-11
Sources: https://www.kucoin.com/support/900007079063 , https://www.kucoin.com/support/30807989436697 , https://www.kucoin.com/support/360026069673

# How to Deposit on KuCoin

> **Quick answer**
> There are two ways to deposit on KuCoin. **(1) Deposit crypto** from another wallet or exchange: tap **Deposit** → **Crypto**, search for the coin, pick the network, choose the account it lands in (**Funding** or **Trading**), copy the address and send from the other side on **the same network**, with the **memo** if one is shown. Or **(2) buy USDT with your local currency on KuCoin P2P**. **You have to finish identity verification before you can deposit.**
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> **[Open KuCoin →]**
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> **Right after you sign up:** verify your account and have your ID card or passport ready. The steps are here: [KuCoin identity verification](https://exchangesteps.com/kucoin-identity-verification).

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|---|---|
| **Requirement** | A verified account (KYC) |
| **Crypto deposits** | Same network on both ends + memo/tag if there is one |
| **Lands in** | Funding, Trading or a sub-account (you choose) |
| **With your local currency** | Through KuCoin P2P |

## Method 1: Deposit crypto

### Step 1: Open the deposit screen

Log in to the KuCoin app and tap **Deposit**, then choose **Crypto**. On the website, click **Deposit**, then **Deposit** again in the side panel.

### Step 2: Choose the coin and network

Search for the coin (USDT, for example) and pick the network. It **must match the network of the platform you're sending from**. If the other platform only supports ERC-20, for example, choose ERC-20 here too. KuCoin warns that with the wrong network, **your funds might be lost and can't be recovered**.

### Step 3: Read the notice and choose the account

KuCoin then shows the deposit notice for that network. You can also choose where the coins land: **Funding** or **Trading**. P2P trades use your Funding account. To trade spot, the coins have to be in Trading, and you can move them later with **Assets** → **Transfer**.

### Step 4: Copy the address (and the memo, if there is one)

Tap the copy icon next to the address, or use **Save image** / **Share Address**. Some networks need a **memo or tag** as well. Enter it on the sending side, or you could lose the deposit.

### Step 5: Send from the other side

Paste the address on the sending platform, choose **the same network** and send. Send **more than the minimum deposit** shown on the KuCoin page, and remember that the other platform's withdrawal fee comes out of what arrives. Track it under **Deposit History**. KuCoin also notifies you by platform message and email.

> ⚠️ **Don't paste the token's contract address** as the deposit address. KuCoin says this leads to losing your assets. And don't pick a network only because it's the cheapest: pick one both sides support.

Networks explained: [TRC20, BEP20 and ERC20](https://exchangesteps.com/usdt-networks).

## Method 2: Buy USDT with your local currency on P2P

No crypto yet? Buy USDT from another user on **KuCoin P2P**. You pay the seller by bank transfer or e-wallet, tap **Pay** and **Confirm Payment**, and the seller releases the USDT to you. In some markets, including the **Saudi riyal and UAE dirham**, you have to upload proof of payment first.

**[KuCoin P2P, step by step →](https://exchangesteps.com/kucoin-p2p)**

## Common problems

**I can't deposit**
- Deposits need identity verification first. [Verify your account](https://exchangesteps.com/kucoin-identity-verification).

**My deposit is taking a long time**
- Confirmation time depends on the blockchain and how busy it is. Check that deposits for that coin and network aren't under maintenance; KuCoin shows important notices on the deposit page.

**I can't trade the coins I deposited**
- They're probably in your Funding account. Move them to Trading with **Assets** → **Transfer**.

## Frequently asked questions

**How do I deposit on KuCoin?**
Tap Deposit → Crypto, pick the coin and network, copy the address, and send from the other side on the same network.

**Can I deposit on KuCoin without verification?**
No. KuCoin lists identity verification as a prerequisite for crypto deposits.

**Can I deposit in my local currency?**
Yes, by buying USDT on KuCoin P2P in your currency, where there are ads for it.

**Is there a minimum deposit?**
Yes. It depends on the coin and is shown on the deposit page. Sending less risks losing the deposit.

## Next step

**[KuCoin P2P: buy and sell USDT →](https://exchangesteps.com/kucoin-p2p)**

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*Last updated: 22 October 2026 · Sources: KuCoin Help Center pages on depositing crypto (updated 17 September 2026), getting started (7 July 2026) and buying on P2P. Button names may differ depending on your app language.*