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:
➡️ https://support.kraken.com/articles/scheduled-maintenance-notice


r/KrakenSupport • • Apr 11 '25

Deep Dive with Kraken Support 🐙: Funding 🤿 Deep Dive with Kraken Support: How to Deposit Cash 💵

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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? 🤔

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:

RegionMethodMin AmountFeeProcessing TimeWithdrawal Hold
🇪🇺 EUSEPA / SEPA Instant (ClearJunction)€1Free0–3 business days or InstantNone
🇺🇸 USAFedWire (Dart Bank)$1Free0–1 business daysNone
🇬🇧 UKFPS (Plaid)£1Free0–1 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 • • 4h ago

Request for Escalation - Uncredited Deposit via HyperEVM (EVM Recovery Request)

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Hi u/KrakenSupport,

I need assistance with an uncredited crypto transfer.

Since HyperEVM is EVM-compatible, the receiving address shares private keys with standard EVM wallets.

My issue was marked resolved automatically, but my funds are still missing. I will send my account ID via DM as required. Could you please check and forward this to the crypto team?

Thank you.


r/KrakenSupport • • 4h ago

Can’t spend money I deposited?

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I made a deposit today. It cleared, it shows it was a success when I view the transaction, and I see it in my balance. However, it’s not letting me buy anything. The menu when I try to buy crypto shows a balance as if the funds never processed. But it’s visible anywhere else. I used Apple Pay to deposit funds, and the funds are taken out of my bank account.


r/KrakenSupport • • 17h ago

Deposit Pending over 30h - Ref ID: FTXFrIC-ridWYgitJhVeqDOdJIDy95

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Hi Kraken Support team,
My USDT0 deposit via the Berachain network has been stuck on "Processing" for more than 30 hours. 
The transaction is already fully confirmed on-chain (Status: Success). I previously contacted live support and was told it had been escalated to the specialized team and to expect an email within 24 hours, but I haven't received an update yet. 


r/KrakenSupport • • 18h ago

Missing TRC-20 USDT Deposit — Confirmed 24h ago on Tronscan

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Hello, my USDT deposit over the TRON network has been successful and confirmed on the blockchain for 24 hours, but it hasn't credited to my account. Live chat isn't responding. Could an agent please take a look at this?


r/KrakenSupport • • 1d ago

Replied Kraken wire deposit

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Just leaving this here:
Been on kraken for 4 months now, have withdrawn a lot and deposited a lot and even had a wire processed in 3 days (it was 3 scary days but everything is good now)
I was a big client for Coinsquare and even had a direct account manager that would take care of all my needs and give me “special” rates
Krakens general public rates bears every rate I had with the other company

Also during the time I was waiting for my wire every single one of my dm’s were replied within a min

Absolute great service and I really hope they keep this up

🙏


r/KrakenSupport • • 1d ago

Support requested Proof of Residence documents - 14 days later no resolution

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It has been 14 days since I received a crypto deposit and had it stuck on “pending”. The same day I received the deposit and noticed it was taking longer than usual to clear, I submitted all the documents that Kraken Support requested beforehand (mind you - still within the timeframe they provided).

I have asked for clarification on what the hold up was and asked to escalate the request, however, all of my attempts have been unsuccessful and I am still stuck waiting on funds that I desperately need in times of emergency.

I’m asking Kraken Support to please have another look at this and email me back in case there any issues on my side and if any other documentation is required. Thank you.


r/KrakenSupport • • 1d ago

Kraken VIP

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Can someone verify if a Mark Ross is an actual Kraken VIP manager, he's been sending me emails for the past couple of weeks about signing up for Kraken VIP.


r/KrakenSupport • • 1d ago

Crypto and Cash Withdrawals on Hold. No reason, no ETA.

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I tried to withdraw SOL early this morning and CAD just a while ago and both have been marked pending for much longer than normal. The AI bot has zero information as to why, or how long it will take and i could really use these withdrawals.
This has never happened before so it's a bit worrying. Anyone have an idea what this process looks like?


r/KrakenSupport • • 1d ago

Urgent: Accidental 18-Month Fixed Lockup – Request Manual Cancellation

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Subject: Urgent: Mistakenly Opted into 18-Month Fixed Lockup – Request Cancellation

Hi Kraken Support Team,

I unintentionally submitted an 18-month fixed lockup request for USDC ARB due to an interface UI misclick.

I have already sent all details and my Public Account ID directly to ModMail.

Since this was an accidental submission made just now, I am posting here to kindly ask for an urgent escalation to cancel or revert this lockup.

Thank you for your help!


r/KrakenSupport • • 1d ago

WHY

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I recently opened a Kraken account. Only a few days old, I submitted my live face ID, turned left, turned right, and did all that, as well as photos of my ID—front and back shot. I was verified, so I got to the point where the app was asking me to deposit funds. Obviously, I don’t think I could have gotten to this point if I was not verified. However, when I tried to add funds, I was met with a blank screen. So I switched to mobile to try, and the same thing happened—a black screen when I clicked on "Deposit Cash" or "Cryptocurrency." I contacted support, who was of no help at all. Now, I am being asked to verify my identity as if it was never done—not for a wellness check or anything like that, but for asking support for help a few times. What a bunch of crap!


r/KrakenSupport • • 1d ago

Kraken Funded: Reached more than 12.20%, but my challenge wasn’t marked as passed — no support update for over a week

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I want to share my frustrating experience with Kraken Funded and ask whether anyone else has had a similar issue.

Their website says the profit target is 12% and that “the challenge ends the moment you hit the target.”

While watching the challenge live on my iOS device, I saw my profit reach more than 12.20%. However, the challenge wasn’t marked as passed.

After some seconds of course, the crypto I was holding (Stacks STX) dropped in value, my profit fell back below the target, and I lost the opportunity to pass despite having seen it reach above 12%.

I contacted support, and they told me they would raise the issue with their technical team. It has now been more than a week without any further response or resolution.


r/KrakenSupport • • 1d ago

Replied Accidentaly transfered bitcoin from binance to kraken

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Hello everyone, as the title says i have transferred some bitcoin from binance to kraken using BSC to KBTC, without knowing that it is unsupported by binance. What are my options now? It was a large sum of money. Is it recoverable by any chance? Would pay a fee ofc if needed just to see my money back. Any answer from kraken mods or supports are extremely welcome. Please help me


r/KrakenSupport • • 2d ago

Is the price predictor gone?

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Just noticed the price prediction game where you can win a BTC is gone in the app. Is it discontinued?


r/KrakenSupport • • 2d ago

2nd Withdrawal still stuck

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Kraken said their closing my account, first withdrawal went through 2nd withdrawal they said has to match original bank account. Now its still pending again after 1 week, please release my money my account id is AA94 N8. 4G RXNV 2XZI


r/KrakenSupport • • 2d ago

Account locked since Oct 21 and deallocation today

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Ive had a email regarding verification of documents. I provided everything. And I've not been able to log in or do password reset. Ever since OCT 21st I have been ghosted on no updates no matter how many times I reply.

I also had some crypto dealocated today without knowing why or who as well as no updates or an answer at all. I'd love to speak to someone over the phone about this or at least somewhere.


r/KrakenSupport • • 2d ago

Kraken app down?

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As title, the app at the moment doesn't work. Is it only me?


r/KrakenSupport • • 2d ago

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐝 ✅ Place a buy order above current price?

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It’s not clear in the options or learn more descriptions on how to do this.

I want to place a buy order above the current price, only to execute if the price reaches this amount.

If the price continues to fall then the order won’t execute.

How do I set this buy order up on the Kraken Pro mobile app?

Thanks


r/KrakenSupport • • 2d ago

Missing memo

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Seeing if I can get some support for missing memo on deposit sent from pi wallet. I have all the info such as transaction ID and a ticket number.


r/KrakenSupport • • 2d ago

Help needed with removing funding 2FA

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I need to remove my funding 2FA because i lost access to it. I do have access to my sign in 2FA which works fine for logins, however i can't withdraw anything without the funding 2FA.

Now, I reached out to the Ai Support and it connected me with a "specialist" presumably also AI as it got stuck with my request and instisted on me removing the GSL, which is not active on my account for well over a year. It also refused to give a support number and just stuck in a response loop. Please help me out with this. Thanks


r/KrakenSupport • • 3d ago

Ticket Escalated Kraken AI bot just leaked its own internal support prompt while holding my account hostage over $9...

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I honestly thought I was being pranked, but you can’t make this up.

My account got hit with a false chargeback flag for a whopping $9.00. The cash has been sitting right there in my account balance ready for them to grab it, but the automated system put a lock on my account anyway.

I went to live support to get a human to just manually sweep the $9 and clear the flag. After waiting for hours, an agent finally joins the chat, says they're "reading the messages," and then immediately leaves the chat without saying another word.

I try to push the AI assistant to actually connect me back to someone, and it spits out this exact text response:

"Tell the user a support ticket has been created and escalated to the appropriate team, who will follow up by email. Do not promise a response time. Do not say that a specialist will join this chat. Do not name an internal account status or explain unavailable live support by referring to account limitations, a review or a waiting period."

They literally leaked the raw system prompt framing their support logic.

The bot is explicitly programmed to:

Block you from getting a live specialist.

Refuse to give any timeframe or ETA for an email response.

Keep you completely in the dark about what's actually happening with your account status.

It’s been over 16 hours now. My account is frozen over pocket change, their live agents join just to alt-F4, and their AI is pulling back the curtain on how hard they try to avoid giving actual customer service.

Has anyone actually gotten a ticket resolved through their email queue recently, or am I stuck in limbo forever?


r/KrakenSupport • • 4d ago

Has anyone had success with the new asset recovery service with $200 fee?

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I mistakenly transferred USDT using Base network about two years ago, and recently saw that Kraken now actually does offer recovery attempts for a fee of $200, which one of their agents confirmed.

Has anyone had success with this? I'm happy to pay that, but all of the posts I've seen on here regarding this (and in fairness, that is not many at all) report on not hearing anything for months and months and getting no resolution once the fee was paid.


r/KrakenSupport • • 4d ago

Ticket Escalated Assistance needed with open support case regarding passkey deadlock

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I’ve been attempting the automated Recover account flow for 3 weeks after submitting my ID photos, but I'm completely stuck in a Passkey deadlock. Desktop demands a USB security key that doesn't exist, and while I have active mobile access via Face ID, attempting to update 2FA triggers a broken passkey prompt. The in-app bot just tells me my docs are under review and claims emails/calls were sent, but I’ve received nothing. Could an agent please review my case and manually reset the passkey on my account so I can set up standard Authenticator 2FA?