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How do I stay safe from phishing SMS using the name OKX?
We’ve recently seen a rise in reports from users receiving fraudulent SMS messages with “OKX” as the sender name. These phishing messages are crafted to look official and may contain urgent alerts.Scammers use these tactics to create a sense of urgency and panic, pushing users to act quickly without verifying the information.What are the common scam tactics? Impersonation tactics: Fraudsters may use the official OKX name to appear legitimate.Published on May 9, 2025Updated on Mar 4, 2026FAQ321How do I unlock my deposit when the Travel Rule additional verification is required?
Select your deposit source to verify and unlock your deposit You can unlock your deposit depending on where it originated: Select where your deposit is from to verify the deposit3. a) Select Exchange platform Select the exchange platform name that your deposit is from in the Exchange platform field Input your sender's legal name in the First name and Last name field, then select Submit Note: if you're the sender or buyer of crypto assets, you can select I'm the sender checkbox Fill in all the necessaryPublished on Aug 23, 2024Updated on Dec 4, 2025FAQ5Address type upgrade FAQ
Edit your address name after selecting the horizontal ellipsis icon on your preferred address card on the listWhat if I have different names saved for the same address after the address type upgrade? In cases where the same address has been saved under different names, the upgraded entry will use the name of the most recently created or updated address. You can still modify this name later if desired.Will I need to verify my address again after the address type upgrade?Published on Aug 26, 2025Updated on Dec 30, 2025FAQ858Travel Rule FAQ
If I deposit money from another exchange (such as Upbit) to OKX and encounter Travel Rule verification failure due to a name mismatch, what should I do? You can verify whether the information provided by the sender before depositing matches your identity verification details on OKX. Occasionally, errors occur due to incorrect name entries, resulting in verification issues.Published on Jul 20, 2023Updated on Feb 5, 2026FAQ798How do I deposit USD with U.S. Domestic wire transfer?
OKX Inc. is our official legal name.Published on Feb 5, 2025Updated on Feb 12, 2026FAQ9How do I verify an individual account from Mexico?
residential address and legal name Make sure that the entire document is visible and issued within the last 3 months.Published on Sep 25, 2023Updated on Feb 9, 2026FAQ168How can I protect myself from scammers?
Always check the buyer's name and payment amount are correct before releasing the crypto. If you receive payment and the payer's name doesn't match the buyer's name on OKX, please raise a dispute. We don't recommend accepting payment from a credit/debit card that doesn't belong to the buyer.5. What should I do if I’m scammed in a C2C trade and the other party refuses to refund?Published on Aug 21, 2023Updated on Mar 3, 2026FAQ12,001How do I submit my proof of address (POA)?
Insurance contract Government-issued letter Employer's certificate E-wallet statement Driver's license (optional - only if you select state ID as your ID type) Note: The POA must be your residential address Your full name on the POA must match your legal name If you live with parents or a spouse, you may include a supplementary document, such as a formal attestation from the property owner or leaseholder.Published on Sep 25, 2024Updated on Nov 17, 2025FAQ3How do I get my individual account verified?
Basic info Country of Residence Nationality Local Language name (if applicable) Full name Date of birth ID number ID type Social Security Number (SSN) Note: it's mandatory to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) for you to pass the identity verification process. Residential address ID documents We accept valid state-issued IDs, driver's licenses and passport.Published on Aug 7, 2024Updated on Dec 19, 2025FAQ34What is sub-account?
On the web Open OKX website and login to your account, go to Profile and select Sub-accounts Select +Create sub-account, then fill in Login name and select Account type Standard sub-account: you can separate your funds to run different trading strategies by depositing and transferring funds into your sub-account. However, you're not allowed to perform withdrawals. Managed trading sub-account: you can entrust your sub-account to a professional trading team.Published on Aug 22, 2023Updated on Mar 4, 2026FAQ1,814How to transfer crypto from Coinbase to OKX?
Permitted excerpts must cite to the name of the article and include attribution, for example “Article Name, [author name if applicable], © 2025 OKX.” No derivative works or other uses of this article are permitted.Published on Jun 19, 2025Updated on Jun 26, 2025FAQ6What are Source of Funds (SoF) and Source of Wealth (SoW)?
3 months with compensation or business ownership confirmation Investment returns Investment Account Statement Issued within the last 3 months Retirement Account Statement Issued within the last 3 months Brokerage Statement Issued within the last 3 months Bank Statement Shows investment income (past 3 months) Tax Document Shows investments (past 12 months) Others Issued within the last 3 months with funds confirmation Exchange wallet Exchange Statement Issued within the last 3 months and showing namePublished on Dec 24, 2024Updated on Mar 4, 2026FAQ718How do I buy crypto with ACH?
on your OKX account matches the name on your linked bank account for a smooth transaction.Published on Apr 25, 2025Updated on Dec 31, 2025FAQOpen interest limits of contracts
Permitted excerpts must cite to the name of the article and include attribution, for example “Article Name, [author name if applicable], © 2026 OKX.” No derivative works or other uses of this article are permitted.Published on Mar 22, 2025Updated on Feb 3, 2026Product documentationHow do I find my deposit address and tag/memo/comment?
On the deposit page, select Address > Add address Go to address book page to add new addressHow do I edit the name of a deposit address? On the deposit page, select Address > Edit > Edit the deposit address name Select the edit from the address book page to editHow do I change my deposit address?Published on Aug 22, 2023Updated on Mar 3, 2026FAQ67,661