So, I tried to buy Bitcoin from Binance via the new payment gateway. Looks like we have to complete KYC(personal ID and Facial ID) in Binance to make an INR deposit. So, I stopped right there. Didn't want to go through another KYC
Anyone tried yet? Made a deposit?
So, I tried to buy Bitcoin from Binance via the new payment gateway. Looks like we have to complete KYC(personal ID and Facial ID) in Binance to make an INR deposit. So, I stopped right there. Didn't want to go through another KYC
Anyone tried yet? Made a deposit?
If you complete the KYC is it possible to send money through your bank account, not sure how that works, or we will there be a conversion charges and other transaction charges, i would like to have some clarity before trying.
Actually, I was also looking for the same answer, that's why I made a try to deposit some INR. But when it asked for KYC, I stopped :/ It would nice to know if someone who have already completed KYC in Binance and the new payment gateway.
I tried the new 'Buy Crypto' feature of Binance and following are my observations:
1. KYC Process - KYC Process was smooth and instant. I submitted my Driving Licence and Selfie and that was all. Unlike some stringent KYC norms (which also ask for utility bills to verify address), it was relatively less strict. Once documents were submitted, Binance used netverify AI to access the authenticity of documents. I don't know how reliable these AIs are but I received the documents verified and KYC successful e-mail just 2 minutes after submitting documents.
2. Buying Crypto - You can select INR from drop-down and the minimum amount to buy is ₹1000. Binance uses Simplex and Koinal services to allow the trade between INR and BTC. Simplex and Koinal are global forex services which allow crypto-purchases from VISA/Mastercard Debit/Credit Card. These services charge 2.5% over-the-top fees and also inflate buy price by 2-3% so current Buy price will be something around $7700 - 7800. Also minimum INR purchase is ₹4000 on these services so ₹1000 which is set by Binance becomes irrelevant in final step.
3. Selling Crypto - It is not possible to sell cryptos for INR on Binance at the moment.
My feedback: I won't recommend to use Buy Crypto option on Binance due to following reason:
- Risk: It is always risky to buy crypto directly from corporation since RBI issued ban on banking services to crypto businesses. Although it's a kind of indirect purchase but still international transaction and on top of that for crypto purchase, banking software may mark that as suspecting transaction and bank may freeze your account.
- Fees: So first they charge crypto purchasing fees which is 2.5%. Then they inflate Bitcoin price by 2-3%. Third, they charge INR to USD conversion fees. It becomes very expensive as compared to P2P option.
Why do you guys wanna indulge yourself in such a hassle and risk of undergoing the KYC process. Let me give you guys a better alternative.
It's probably a good solution for anybody who has been using WazirX for a while.
Step 1 : Buy USDT on WazirX using P2P by depositing INR to the person's account.
Step 2 : Exchange the USDT to BNB (Yes, BNB is listed on WazirX now)
Step 3 : Send the BNB to Binance exchange and exchange for whichever coin you want.
P.S : BNB deposits/withdrawals are currently disabled but will be enabled soon so we will have to wait until the time being for the above solution to work.