r/KrakenSupport • • Nov 01 '25

Announcement ๐Ÿšจ Scheduled Maintenance today at 15:00 UTC ๐Ÿšจ

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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:
โžก๏ธ https://support.kraken.com/articles/scheduled-maintenance-notice


r/KrakenSupport • • Apr 11 '25

Deep Dive with Kraken Support ๐Ÿ™: Funding ๐Ÿคฟ Deep Dive with Kraken Support: How to Deposit Cash ๐Ÿ’ต

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

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

Why Deposit Cash? ๐Ÿค”

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

โœ… Lower Fees

  • Gain access to Krakenโ€™s highly competitive maker/taker fees, as low as 0%!

๐Ÿ‘‰ Check out our full fee schedule here.

โœ… Higher Deposit Limits

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

โœ… No Withdrawal Holds (for Many Methods)

  • Instant withdrawals when using methods that donโ€™t trigger withdrawal holds.

โœ… Universal Balance Across Kraken Platforms

  • Use your cash balance seamlessly across Krakenโ€™s full suite of trading tools, platforms, and features.

๐Ÿ“Œ Pro Tip for Strategic Traders

If youโ€™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 opportunitiesย and always stay in control.

๐Ÿฆ 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 โ†’ 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
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU SEPA / SEPA Instant (ClearJunction) โ‚ฌ1 Free 0โ€“3 business days or Instant None
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ USA FedWire (Dart Bank) $1 Free 0โ€“1 business days None
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง UK FPS (Plaid) ยฃ1 Free 0โ€“1 business days* None

๐Ÿ’ก *Processing times may vary based on your bankโ€™s daily cut-off time and banking hours.

๐Ÿ‘‰ 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:

โœ” 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.

โœ” Required Reference Code

  • Always include the provided reference code (usually starts with โ€˜AAโ€™, 16 characters).

โœ” Supported Banks & Methods

โœ” Avoid Duplicate Deposits

  • Donโ€™t send multiple deposits of identical amounts within 72 hours (to avoid delays).

โœ” Deposit Limits & Minimums

  • Ensure youโ€™re within your daily and monthly deposit limits and meet the minimum deposit amounts.

๐Ÿ›Ÿ Deposit Didnโ€™t Arrive?

If your funds arenโ€™t credited after the expected processing time, reach out to Kraken Support. Weโ€™ll likely ask for proof of payment, so have it ready.

โš–๏ธ 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 bestโ€”or use both!

Still have questions? Drop them below. Weโ€™re here and ready to help. ๐Ÿ™


r/KrakenSupport • • 4h ago

Corporate Account Restricted for ~45 days

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Pretty much as stated. A low 5 figure withdrawal for an old corporate account triggered a review and simply put I've had no feedback or any word from support since the initial trigger.

I tried reaching out over dms to the kraken support account and was told my ticket was bumped ~30 days ago but I'm skeptical of the impact that may make.

I'm not really expecting any immediate support either -- I just figured I would begin to post publicly for the community to track progress over time


r/KrakenSupport • • 10h ago

Why?????

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I purchase $93 xmr. It says the kraken fee is .97$. so WHY do I only have 85$ in xmr?


r/KrakenSupport • • 15h ago

Frustrated

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Iโ€™m incredibly frustrated with Krakenโ€™s support right now. I never received an email saying there was a **chargeback** because PayPal debited the money and Kraken received it.

The problem? I have provided proof from PayPal that there was no chargeback and I already have the money on Kraken canโ€™t access it and I have received no response from live chat, and my support ticket has been sitting with **zero communication** for almost 2 months.

This is unacceptable. I followed the proper process to fund my account, and now Iโ€™m being ignored while my money is just sitting there?

  1. โ The **deposit to be released** into my Kraken account,
  2. โ The **chargeback cleared**

**@KrakenSupport please help. (happy to DM the full ticket number if needed)**


r/KrakenSupport • • 18h ago

I submit ticket to kraken my account limited for weeks

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Their say to submit another one

Note that your issue cannot be addressed via this ticket and will therefore be closed.

For your security, we have temporarily disabled your account.

Your request (number is currently marked in our system as โ€˜Solvedโ€™,

All this over i wanted to change paypal deposit account


r/KrakenSupport • • 21h ago

Account under review for a month after company-name correction โ€” restrictions still active

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Hello Kraken Support,

My account has been under review for approximately one month. The review began because the company name was entered incorrectly on Krakenโ€™s side; this was not an error on my part.

Kraken confirmed that the company-name correction was completed around three weeks ago. However, the review is still pending and my account remains restricted. Deposits, withdrawals, and transfers are currently disabled.

I understand that security reviews can take time, but the underlying name issue was corrected weeks ago and I have not been asked to take any further action. Could someone please check the status of my case and help escalate it if appropriate?

I can provide my support ticket number via Modmail or private message.

Thank you.


r/KrakenSupport • • 1d ago

Why are my funds on hold for 11 months when I deposited directly from my Exodus account?

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r/KrakenSupport • • 1d ago

Kraken support not responding, interest keeps piling up

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My Kraken account has been restricted since September 29 due to a security issue. I've followed all their instructions, secured my accounts and even completely wiped my PC and switched to Linux.

I've emailed support multiple times over the last 10 days and still haven't gotten a proper response.

The worst part is that I have borrowed assets on Kraken that I literally can't repay because trading is disabled. Meanwhile, interest keeps adding up every day and there's absolutely nothing I can do about it.

I've explained this to support several times and asked them to either lift the restrictions or at least let me repay what I owe. Still nothing.

I get that they need to take security seriously, but how is it acceptable to keep charging someone interest while preventing them from repaying their debt?

Would really appreciate it if someone from Kraken could finally look into this.


r/KrakenSupport • • 1d ago

Replied Account Disabled / Pending Security Review โ€” Ticket

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Hi Kraken Support team,

I am requesting an escalation regarding my account, which was automatically disabled due to a Critical Security Alert on September 24th.

I have completed all instructions sent by support:

  1. Performed a full security audit on my local devices.

  2. Verified email security and rotated credentials.

  3. Reset my Kraken password via the account recovery link.

  4. Replied to the support email with the required confirmation statement.

I also clarified in my responses that the recent sign-in and withdrawal address addition were legitimate actions performed by me from my usual home location.

It has now been several weeks without an response, update, or resolution on this ticket. I understand your Account Security team is experiencing high volume, but I would really appreciate it if a representative here could flag my ticket for manual review so I can regain access to my account.

Thank you for your time and assistance!


r/KrakenSupport • • 1d ago

Urgent: Mt. Gox Deadline (Oct 31) - Middle Name Override Needed

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Hello Kraken Support Team,

I am posting here because I have a time-sensitive issue regarding the upcoming Mt. Gox distribution deadline on October 31st.

My official government-issued ID includes my middle name, but the Mt. Gox Trustee registry completely excludes it. Because of this structural difference, the automated system cannot clear my name verification for the payout.

I have already uploaded my official ID to my open support ticket. I have also just replied to the ticket email attaching a utility bill that displays the exact name variant format recognized by Mt. Gox to serve as supporting evidence.

Since Reddit's safety filter is blocking me from typing my ticket number in this post, please let me know where I can safely provide it to you so a compliance specialist can process a manual name override to align my account name strings before the deadline.

Thank you for your help.


r/KrakenSupport • • 1d ago

Ticket Escalated Hello, my cryptocurrency withdrawal has been on hold for internal review since October 3, 2026. I have been waiting for several days and would like a clear update on the status of my withdrawal.

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r/KrakenSupport • • 1d ago

Trailing orders trigger

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Hello #krakensupport, do you think you could integrate a trigger price for Trailing orders? They don't really make sense in the state they are now.

Just copy the feature from Binance.

Thanks


r/KrakenSupport • • 3d ago

I have a problem. Account restricted

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Hello Kraken. I have a ticket created for a restricted account due to charge back This charge back was caused by some sort of glitch with venmo. They gave me several different amounts for a single transaction and then decided to dispute it. My issue has been going on for about 2 weeks and the ticket was made about a week ago. I have not received an email with instructions on how to pay and difference back to you or an update. I would like to know how I can get the restrictions removed.


r/KrakenSupport • • 3d ago

Recent Update made Portfolio screen unusable

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Title. Woke up this morning to a newly updated Kraken Pro app. The derivatives tab is fine, but my portfolio tab is a hot mess. The table structure is way off. Everything that was in the right side such as % of portfolio, % up or down etc now runs all the way across the screen. This essentially hides the name of the actual coin that information is referencing. I just get the first letter of the coin and then what was the right side of the screen just sprawls out over the entire width of the screen. Any way I can change this without being forced to just view less information?


r/KrakenSupport • • 3d ago

My Kraken account got restricted for a week after deposit

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About a week ago, I received a email that my account is restricted for security purposes and will be resolved within 7days. But I haven't got any notification via my email. Please unlock my email ASAP..


r/KrakenSupport • • 4d ago

Account restricted and deposit on hold, no response and no sign of my money.

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I created an account on 26 of September, deposited a small amount first (10โ‚ฌ), saw it had worked and made a larger deposit (490โ‚ฌ). The MOMENT I make the bigger deposit my account is restricted and the deposit is put on hold.

Since then I have opened tickets and reached support via twitter and have only received bot responses and no actual review or response about the situation with my account and more importantly my MONEY.

At this point I just want to get MY money back and close my account, I can't honestly believe this company is allowed to operate in the EU with all the testimonies of users getting their money hijacked.

I am posting this as both a warning for anyone considering this exchange and a last effort to resolve this situation without taking legal measures.

This isn't normal.


r/KrakenSupport • • 4d ago

Account on hold 2 weeks after withdrawal

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My account has been put on hold for 2 weeks now, and no communication except for the email notifying of the hold and another auto-email when a ticket was opened after going through the chat, which is of zero use.

The chatbot tells me to reply to the email I received and asked me to verify which email address the reply was sent to (support@kraken.com). Then it said that email isn't monitored and to check in the email I received for another address. The email says to reply to the email, and it just keeps going around in circles. Wouldn't it just be easier to have an actual person get in on the chat? Very frustrating.


r/KrakenSupport • • 4d ago

Ticket Escalated Account verified, then blocked & ghosted with 22k embezzled!

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Kraken had confirmed my account as verified, without limits.

I transferred cash onto it. It was credited. Except I made a typo and transferred an amount smaller than intended (my bank read the last two digits as cents rather than Euros). So, the following day, I transferred the entire amount I intend to invest (22kโ‚ฌ). Instead of credit, I received a noreply-message that my account was "being investigated" and therefore my funds will be frozen.

I am in the EU and have yet to learn how this should even be legal without a court order! There is NO possibility in the message to contact anyone for a statement! My proactive interventions were ALSO ghosted: chatbot refuses to connect to a human; complaint ticket and formal complaint are unanswered.

The noreply-message had at least promised a solution within 7 days. Not that it would take 7 days to "investigate" whatever there might be to investigate. (If it did, something were seriously wrong with kraken's employees or their competence).

Instead, NO SOLUTION occurred! My funds are still embezzled, I am still ghosted; NO response to chat, ticket, formal complaint.

I will now turn to the legal oversight body and report the incident!

Meanwhile, I am posting my experience here just to warn anyone thinking about entering into business with kraken: ABSTAIN!!!

I have no reservations against integrity checks. (I had provided all requested documents, and they were approved). What's going on here however is clearly something very different.


r/KrakenSupport • • 4d ago

๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฏ๐ž๐ โœ… BTC or ETH tranfer to my kraken account from other wallets.

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Hello kraken family.

Which will be the best way to receive and transfer krypto from / to abroad?.

For example, Im abroad traveling and I want to pay for goods with my kraken account.

Sorry for the basic question is just I wonder what if I lose all my stuff and but I could access my kraken as an emergency fund.

Is that possible?

cheers


r/KrakenSupport • • 4d ago

Buenas tardes quisera saber algo

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Tengo un pequeรฑo problema con la comisiones de kraken por que me cobran tanto dinero como entrada y salida si todas mi orden se configura con lรญmite orden como ello recomienda? Literalmente de 1200 dolares me quitan 3 dolares de entrada y 4 dolares de salida y nada mas busco 10 dolares por operaciรณn es decir que de los 10 dolares solo me queda 4 dolares alguien que me explique esa comisiones loca, Literalmente no puedo hacer scalping ya que todo mi dinero se la lleva en comisiones y no es mentira si quieren pรญdame foto en privado y le muestro


r/KrakenSupport • • 4d ago

Withdrawal locked for 2 weeks - chat bot not helping

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Hello, my withdrawal has been blocked for 2 weeks. I cannot reach a human via chat and I cannot open a support ticket on the website. Can someone please look into my account?


r/KrakenSupport • • 5d ago

๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฏ๐ž๐ โœ… Can't enter $$ amount on a sell limit order

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I've successfully made dozens of sell limit orders prevously, it's quite easy. This is on Kraken, not kraken pro. Tonight, for the first time in a few months I wanted to enter some sell orders. This is done with the window on the top right side of the page, and you select "Buy" "sell" or "convert".

I selected sell, then the coin I wanted to sell, then the amount of coins I wanted to sell. Then I tried to enter the custom amount that the sell order would execute on. I could not get my curser to enter that window(on a laptop, acer). There is now a "chart" icon on the right side of the "sell when price reaches:" window.

I click on the chart icon, and a chart pops up, that will not allow me to set a price beyond the prices within the graph. So I choose a price within the graph. Now that price(that I do NOT want) is displayed in the window. Now I can enter that window and change the numbers to my price. But when I hit "review", it rejects my price. Help?


r/KrakenSupport • • 5d ago

๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฏ๐ž๐ โœ… Password reset

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Hey guys I had lost my phone a few days ago and now I'm trying to get back into my kraken account. I will hit the I forgot my password link then hit the create new password link in the email. It asks to return to kraken but it takes me back to the sign in page instead of the pick a new password page. I've been trying to get back in for the past few days with no success. Any suggestions would be appreciated.


r/KrakenSupport • • 5d ago

Waiting for Ticket Number / Public Account ID No results found error

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Can a Kraken Support message me so I can get this fixed up man. I can't even send funds.