URL: https://exchangesteps.com/how-to-withdraw-from-kucoin
Updated: 2026-11-11
Sources: https://www.kucoin.com/support/900006083046 , https://www.kucoin.com/support/48142946141383 , https://www.kucoin.com/support/30807989436697 , https://www.kucoin.com/support/360025617853

# How to Withdraw from KuCoin

> **Quick answer**
> **To sell USDT for your local currency:** **Buy Crypto** → **P2P**, pick a buyer (or use **Fast Trade**) and place the order. When you've seen the money in your own bank or wallet, tap **Release Crypto** and confirm **with your trading password**. **To send crypto to a wallet or another exchange:** **Assets** → **Overview** → **Withdraw** → **Withdrawal Crypto**, choose the coin, paste the address, check the network, the fee and the memo, then confirm with your security codes. **Before your first withdrawal, set up a trading password and 2FA.**
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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).

| | |
|---|---|
| **Before you start** | Phone + trading password, or email + Google 2FA + trading password |
| **Withdraw from** | Funding or Trading account |
| **Fee** | Depends on the coin and network, shown before you confirm |
| **Processing** | Usually within 30 minutes; large amounts are checked by hand |

## Method 1: Sell USDT for your local currency (P2P)

1. Go to **Buy Crypto** → **P2P**, and add the payment method you want to be paid with.
2. Choose **Fast Trade** to be matched automatically, or the **P2P** zone to pick a buyer and tap **Sell** next to their ad.
3. Enter the amount and tap **Place Order** (in Fast Trade: **Sell USDT**, then **Confirm**).
4. The order shows **Awaiting Payment from the Other Party**. KuCoin locks your USDT during the trade. You can talk to the buyer in **Chat**.
5. When the status becomes **Payment Completed, Please Release Crypto**, open your bank or wallet app **yourself** and check the money is there.
6. Tap **Release Crypto** and confirm with your **trading password**.

> ⚠️ **KuCoin's advice:** log in to your bank or wallet to check the payment, and **don't rely on SMS or email notifications**. Never release before the money has arrived, whatever the buyer tells you.

Full P2P guide: [KuCoin P2P](https://exchangesteps.com/kucoin-p2p).

## Method 2: Withdraw crypto to a wallet or another exchange

1. In the app, go to **Assets** → **Overview** → **Withdraw**, then choose **Withdrawal Crypto**.
2. Choose the coin (USDT, for example).
3. Paste the address you're sending to. For coins on several networks, KuCoin picks the network from the address. **Check it matches the receiving platform's network.** If it can't tell, choose the network yourself.
4. Enter the amount. Tap **Available** to choose whether it comes from Funding or Trading. You'll see the network fee and the amount that will arrive. Tap **Continue**.
5. Check everything again and tap **Confirm**.
6. Complete the security check the app asks for (trading password, email or SMS code, Google 2FA).

> ⚠️ **Memo/Tag:** some networks, such as **XLM** and **EOS**, need a memo. If the receiving platform gives you one, enter it. A wrong or missing memo can mean losing the funds.

> ⚠️ **Once KuCoin has sent a withdrawal, it can't be cancelled.** Don't choose a network just because the fee is lower: pick one the receiving side supports.

**Sending to another KuCoin user?** Tap **Internal** and enter their email, phone or UID. Internal transfers are **instant and free**, but they don't create a blockchain TXID.

**Save addresses you use often** in the **Address Book** (**Add address**, then the security check), so you don't have to paste them every time.

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

## Common problems

**I can't withdraw**
- Did you just change your Google 2FA, phone number, email or trading password? KuCoin blocks withdrawals for **24 hours** after any security change.
- Is the coin in Funding or Trading? Withdrawals work from those two accounts. Move it there with **Assets** → **Transfer** if it's somewhere else.

**I see "Contain invalid or sensitive information" or the address is rejected**
- Check the address, and that the coin and network are supported. Some coins can only be sent on their own main network. If it still fails, contact KuCoin's online support.

**The buyer says they've paid, but I don't see the money**
- Don't release. Talk to them in Chat, or tap **Need Help?** to reach KuCoin support.

## Frequently asked questions

**How do I turn USDT on KuCoin into money in my bank account?**
Sell it on KuCoin P2P for your local currency, and release it only after the payment shows in your own account.

**How much is the KuCoin withdrawal fee?**
It depends on the coin and network. KuCoin shows the fee and the minimum withdrawal on the withdrawal page before you confirm.

**How long does a KuCoin withdrawal take?**
KuCoin processes withdrawals within 30 minutes; larger amounts are checked by hand. After that, it depends on the blockchain.

**Are transfers between KuCoin accounts free?**
Yes. Internal transfers by email, phone or UID are instant and free.

## Back to the start

**[KuCoin tutorial for beginners →](https://exchangesteps.com/kucoin-guide)**

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*Last updated: 22 October 2026 · Sources: KuCoin Help Center pages on withdrawals and internal transfers (updated 17 September 2026), withdrawing in the Lite app, getting started (7 July 2026) and selling on P2P. Button names may differ depending on your app language.*