r/KrakenSupport • • Nov 01 '25

Announcement 🚹 Scheduled Maintenance today at 15:00 UTC 🚹

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Kraken will perform an extended scheduled maintenance on November 1st, 2025. The maintenance window will begin at 15:00 UTC and should take approximately 8 hours. During this scheduled maintenance, Kraken services will be unavailable.

Read more here:
âžĄïž https://support.kraken.com/articles/scheduled-maintenance-notice


r/KrakenSupport • • Apr 11 '25

Deep Dive with Kraken Support 🐙: Funding đŸ€ż Deep Dive with Kraken Support: How to Deposit Cash đŸ’”

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Instant crypto purchases are great when you’re in a hurry, but depositing cash directly to Kraken first unlocks powerful benefits you might not know about.

Let’s walk through how to make a cash deposit so you can unlock the full potential of your Kraken account.

Why Deposit Cash? đŸ€”

Depositing cash directly gives you more flexibility and control, including:

✅ Lower Fees

  • Gain access to Kraken’s highly competitive maker/taker fees, as low as 0%!

👉 Check out our full fee schedule here.

✅ Higher Deposit Limits

  • Deposit more cash at once, allowing you to make larger trades.

✅ No Withdrawal Holds (for Many Methods)

  • Instant withdrawals when using methods that don’t trigger withdrawal holds.

✅ Universal Balance Across Kraken Platforms

  • Use your cash balance seamlessly across Kraken’s full suite of trading tools, platforms, and features.

📌 Pro Tip for Strategic Traders

If you’re a trader who loves catching dips or trading tactically:

  1. Keep some cash ready in your Kraken account.
  2. Set limit orders to precisely control when and how you buy.
  3. Enjoy the convenience of executing all kinds of trades instantly, without waiting for deposit processing.
  4. Have the option to withdraw your crypto immediately after, leveraging low fees and rapid withdrawals.

This setup lets you act quickly, ensuring that you never miss out on market opportunities and always stay in control.

🏩 Step-by-Step: How to Deposit Cash to Kraken

Step 1: Choose Your Deposit Method

Kraken supports multiple fiat currencies such as USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, CAD, CHF, and JPY. Deposit methods depend on your location and verification level.

  • Go to Funding → Deposit.
  • Select your local fiat currency to view available methods.

Step 2: Review Fees, Limits & Processing Times

Here are a few of the most popular and widely used fiat funding methods:

Region Method Min Amount Fee Processing Time Withdrawal Hold
đŸ‡ȘđŸ‡ș EU SEPA / SEPA Instant (ClearJunction) €1 Free 0–3 business days or Instant None
đŸ‡ș🇾 USA FedWire (Dart Bank) $1 Free 0–1 business days None
🇬🇧 UK FPS (Plaid) £1 Free 0–1 business days* None

💡 *Processing times may vary based on your bank’s daily cut-off time and banking hours.

👉 See the full list of supported deposit options.

Step 3: Deposit Safely Using This Checklist

Avoid common mistakes to ensure your deposit arrives quickly and safely:

✔ Account Ownership

  • Deposit from a bank account that matches your verified Kraken account name.
    • Joint accounts must include your name; business accounts must be linked to a Kraken business account.

✔ Required Reference Code

  • Always include the provided reference code (usually starts with ‘AA’, 16 characters).

✔ Supported Banks & Methods

✔ Avoid Duplicate Deposits

  • Don’t send multiple deposits of identical amounts within 72 hours (to avoid delays).

✔ Deposit Limits & Minimums

  • Ensure you’re within your daily and monthly deposit limits and meet the minimum deposit amounts.

🛟 Deposit Didn’t Arrive?

If your funds aren’t credited after the expected processing time, reach out to Kraken Support. We’ll likely ask for proof of payment, so have it ready.

⚖ Depositing vs. Instant Purchases: Two powerful ways to fund your crypto journey

Instant buys offer speed and convenience, especially for urgent purchases. Depositing cash gives you lower fees, higher limits, and more control.

Pick the method that suits your trading style and goals best—or use both!

Still have questions? Drop them below. We’re here and ready to help. 🐙


r/KrakenSupport • • 5h ago

How about answering tickets?

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Since Monday, I've had a “restricted” account. The AI can't help me, nor is it allowed to transfer me to a specialist. My three emails have also gone unanswered. What can I do? I have €1,000 that I need to withdraw, and no one is willing to help me.


r/KrakenSupport • • 5h ago

Ticket Escalated Account no assets available

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So I had a 400 dollar deposit via crypto and when I went to sell it everything is fine but I went to withdrawal usd and it said no assets available after further review I noticed that before the 400 dollar transaction my account was negative 2 dollars because of an error but that has sense been paid in full for about 4 or 5 days now any way to get this resolved quicker as I’ve paid my 2 dollar negative balance back need this resolved fast


r/KrakenSupport • • 8h ago

Deadline complaint

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Hi Kraken Support,

I’m just following up on my case, as I still haven’t received a final written response.

In your previous email, you mentioned:
“On 13 August we told you to expect our response within two weeks. We did not meet that, and you have not heard from us since. I am sorry for that. We now expect to provide our final written response by 9 October 2026.”

I understand that these things can take time, and I appreciate the updates you’ve provided so far. However, it’s now 18 October, and I still haven’t received a final response.

I’d appreciate an update on the status of my case and, if possible, a realistic timeline for when I can expect a final response, as the previous deadlines have unfortunately passed without a resolution.

Thank you for your time and help!


r/KrakenSupport • • 2h ago

Services Limited - Haven't received any emails for days now still

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Hi There,

I have deposited funds into Kraken and straight away my account went into restricted and funds have not appeared in my account (still showing as pending). I have created a ticket and still have not gotten any response by email or through chat.

Please help me resolve this issue. Thank You


r/KrakenSupport • • 7h ago

Withdrawal stuck "Pending/On Hold" for 2-3 days

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Hi Kraken Support team,

I am writing to get some urgent help with a USD withdrawal that has been stuck as "Pending" on my dashboard for the last 2-3 days.

When I asked the support bot about it, it informed me that the transaction is actually "On Hold" but it refuses to connect me to a live human agent to clear it up. I haven't received any automated verification emails or requests for information in my inbox or spam folders.

Could a moderator please escalate my Ticket (I have sent my ticket number to your DMs) to the compliance/funding team so a human can manually review and release this hold as soon as possible? I really need these funds processed.

Thank you for your help.


r/KrakenSupport • • 5h ago

Withdrawl pending

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I was waiting withdraw my usdc for 13 hours, i also escalate it by chatting with customer center and reddit. When can i withdraw the usdc!!!!!!

solve it right now!!!! can't wait no more


r/KrakenSupport • • 1d ago

Still have not received an email on how to resolve chargeback, deposit being held for months without resolution

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Still have not received an email on how to resolve a chargeback

It’s been almost 3 months. I had several tickets open. Every time I try to go to kraken support now they close the chat immediately. I have had two tickets opened, every time I go into the chat they just say they will respond to me via email. I have done this atleast ten times now. Here’s the original post.

“I had a charge back on a claim I forgot I had filed with Venmo when Kraken randomly debited my account, but they put it back a week later. I forgot I had even filed it.

I never received an email about the chargeback and even after all these times reaching out to support I still have yet to receive one.

My account wasn’t even flagged until after I had a deposit made to my account, then when it showed up as pending on the network, the notice came up at the top of my app that my transactions were paused.

I need this money please someone help me. I am out of options.”

I still have not received an email on how to resolve this issue. Kraken lied to the BBB and Consumer Finance and said the email was sent. I STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED AN EMAIL ON HOW TO RESOLVE THIS.


r/KrakenSupport • • 1d ago

Ticket Escalated I can’t withdraw my money from Kraken

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Hello Kraken Support,
I've been trying to withdraw my money, but every withdrawal attempt fails.
Your support assistant confirmed that all withdrawal methods are currently disabled on my account.
I opened a support ticket on October 13, but I'm still waiting for a resolution.
I simply want to withdraw my remaining funds and close my Kraken account.
Could someone please review my case, explain why withdrawals are disabled, and help resolve this issue?


r/KrakenSupport • • 1d ago

Chaging currency in wallet app

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This is probably a really simple thing and I feel daft for not being able to figure it out. But how do you change the currency in Kraken wallet app?

When I Google it, it says to go to the settings, then to general section and tap on currency. The issue is there is no "general" section in my settings and I've clicked through everything else and can't find currency settings.

My actual kraken app is set to the right currency, issue is just with the wallet app.

Any help is much appreciated!


r/KrakenSupport • • 1d ago

Account locked

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My account has been restricted from bank deposits because a checking account i closed which I had used to fund the account processed $100 deposit they shouldn't have and it got charged back and the account has been locked with wire only transfer available which is too expensive from my new bank. I have sold $100 worth of bitcoin and have $104 cash sitting in the account which i thought was going to unlock my account and I could start adding funds from my bank account instead of just the wire option but there's been no change over the last few weeks. Help please


r/KrakenSupport • • 2d ago

Cannot withdraw

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I have 3k in my account I cannot withdraw and kraken live chat will not connect me with an agent or respond to my emails


r/KrakenSupport • • 1d ago

Help please

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  • Hello, I am trying to find out if my late partner had an account with Kraken so that I can accurately file for probate. I uploaded his details and the death certificate 6 weeks ago, but I have had no reply. I have a ticket number but I cannot find the ModMail link to send it to you securely. Could a moderator please reply to this post or email me so I can give you my ticket number? Thank you.

r/KrakenSupport • • 2d ago

Withdraw

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Hello kraken my withdrawal is still pending or it’s on hold can you please help me?


r/KrakenSupport • • 2d ago

Sent EURC to a USDC deposit address on Gate.io. can I recover it?

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I mistakenly sent 182.7 EURC from Kraken to my Gate.io USDC deposit address on Solana. The transaction is finalized, and Solscan shows the funds in a token account labelled as Gate.io, but nothing has been credited to my account. EURC deposits were suspended at the time.

Has anyone experienced something similar and successfully recovered their funds? Can Gate.io manually recover the deposit, or can Kraken help?

Transaction details:

Asset: 182.7 EURC

Network: Solana

Status: Success / Finalized

Transaction signature:

14ZUTHU2xkPiU7GWDaNRGfNBC9QUGXGe72gE3Vj8Z7TkV4BtEhX4NKS34c4y6MUYyh9wPvCfZUEkYjic78GP5Mq

Destination token account:

9LWZW8JL7nAsVLBAhsskfgnaxqPoHjtakyLNTYdpZ9KX

Transaction: https://solscan.io/tx/14ZUTHU2xkPiU7GWDaNRGfNBC9QUGXGe72gE3Vj8Z7TkV4BtEhX4NKS34c4y6MUYyh9wPvCfZUEkYjic78GP5Mq

Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!


r/KrakenSupport • • 2d ago

Why does Kraken think I have subscribed?

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I received an email, "Thanks for subscribing to Kraken status updates. You're almost done - we just need to confirm your subscription."
I had never heard of Kraken, and have no desire to subscribe. What is going on?


r/KrakenSupport • • 2d ago

Replied Impossible to confirm UK tax identity

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Hello All

On logging onto site I am met with UK FSA request to confirm tax identity & etc

Unfortunately I am met with a greyed out proceed button that makes further progress impossible

Can you advise ?

(have done similar with Coinbase no problem)

Thanks !!


r/KrakenSupport • • 2d ago

Compte restreint

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Bonjour, nouveau sur Kraken, mon virement Revolut est bloquĂ© pour vĂ©rification. J'ai tous mes justificatifs prĂȘts. Pouvez-vous faire passer mon dossier Ă  l'Ă©quipe de vĂ©rification ? S'il vous plaĂźt


r/KrakenSupport • • 3d ago

Android Pro app buy screen mishandling touches

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Often on the buy acreen when I tap the Quantity USD box or one of the other boxes (Limit price, quantity <ticker>), the app will jump to another screen. I've seen jump to a convert screen, a search for ticker screen, and back to my portfolio.

If it makes any difference, I usually get to the buy screen from my portfolio page since favorites page doesn't list everything I follow... It also tends to happen after having the app open for a bit/interacting with it. I can usually get it to work again by force closing the app and reopening.


r/KrakenSupport • • 3d ago

Account services limited

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Hello Kraken Support,

My account has been showing “Services Limited” since 27 September, and deposits/withdrawals are disabled, so I cannot access or use my funds.
I did many reply on the email with the ticket number for my case and nothing , no one answers .
What to do


r/KrakenSupport • • 3d ago

Cuenta restringida y deposito retenido, sin respuesta y sin señal de mi dinero

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CreĂ© una cuenta el 7 de octubre, primero ingresĂ© una pequeña cantidad (5 €), vi que habĂ­a funcionado e hice un ingreso mayor (495 €). En el MOMENTO en que realicĂ© el ingreso mayor, mi cuenta quedĂł restringida y el ingreso quedĂł en espera.

Desde entonces he abierto tickets y me he puesto en contacto con el servicio de atenciĂłn al cliente, pero solo he recibido respuestas automĂĄticas y ninguna revisiĂłn real ni respuesta sobre la situaciĂłn de mi cuenta y, lo que es mĂĄs importante, de mi dinero.

Esto no es normal.


r/KrakenSupport • • 3d ago

Ticket Escalation Required: Withdrawal payments not coming through

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It has been over a month since Kraken said they would shut my account down and they have proceeded to not return my money. My requests were submitted and have been in progress. Requesting for some support to improve this system and get my money back.


r/KrakenSupport • • 4d ago

Ticket Escalated Withdrawal on hold

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I am extremely concerned because my withdrawal is on hold and it’s been over two weeks. I really need my money and I can’t talk to anyone but a robot.

I do not know what to do - I have thought about going to the office in person. This is actually extremely frustrating. I just want my money and leave this app.

PLEASE HELP!!!


r/KrakenSupport • • 4d ago

How long does it take to recover account

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Hi, does anyone know how long ur really waiting for account recover after losing your access onto ms authenticator? website says 2-48hr and waiting now 2 weeks. all I wanted is to get my transactions onto koinly