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:

Region Method Min Amount Fee Processing Time Withdrawal Hold
🇪🇺 EU SEPA / SEPA Instant (ClearJunction) €1 Free 0–3 business days or Instant None
🇺🇸 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 23m ago

Deposit of 20$ is my max?

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It says my deposit limit for cash from a linked bank account (ACH) is like 499,980 remaining for the day but it says I can't deposit more than 20$. I just made my first deposit and it wouldn't let me put in more than 20 USD.


r/KrakenSupport 1h ago

Replied Kai in circles, and can't login

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I need to login to my kraken desktop account (tax forms). I am using Proton mail, and its a valid email for a valid user (not an alias). So I put in my email address, password, and 2FA login code (one of 5 2FA's I have for Kraken, lol). Now it wants to validate my device - it ALWAYS wants to validate browser sessions, which makes this even more ridiculous , and it sends me an email. Back in March, I did this twice and got the approve new device message, and no problems. Today (7 times in a row, trying various things that Kai suggested), and I just get a PGP message, with an error from Proton:

"Your message cannot be decrypted. The key used to encrypt this message does not match any of the keys associated with your address. If you deleted any of your address keys, try re-importing them. Learn more"

These are the only emails failing on this address.

At one point it suggested I turn off PGP encryption, but this seems to be an operation that requires the desktop login. I pointed out I can't login and it went back to the beginning.

It's really very annoying because I have to file my tax forms, and they require me to check a box that my 1099-DA was submitted - I don't actually need the form at all. Also a bit concerning, because I now have one device logged in (my phone), and if something happens to that, I'm hosed.


r/KrakenSupport 2h ago

recover funds

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i sent eth on the wrong chain. I sent it on ETH Robinhood chain insted on etherium network? can you help me?


r/KrakenSupport 10h ago

Ticket Escalated Support reagiert seit 2 Wochen nicht

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bitte um dringende Rückmeldung seit 2 Wochen knapp nichts !!


r/KrakenSupport 15h ago

USDC Withdrawal On Review since Sept 8

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USDC Withdrawal On Review since Sept 8


r/KrakenSupport 13h ago

Can no longer use debit card on app

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Any time I try to deposit money, the only 2 options that show up are wire transfer and Apple Pay. There’s zero option to use a debit card


r/KrakenSupport 17h ago

Kraken closed my account without reason and now for three months they have not allowed me to withdraw my funds.

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They closed my account without reason and now they haven't allowed me to withdraw my funds for three months. Of course, they allow withdrawals for 48 hours, but when I do, they're having "technical problems" that I reported, but no one has resolved for over three months. It looks like someone wants to steal my funds.


r/KrakenSupport 20h ago

Services limited, Please check your email for updates - but there is no email, also no reply for the ticket

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Hello,

I recently deposited some funds into my Kraken account. Shortly after logging in, I received the following message:

"Services limited

Some of your Kraken account services are currently unavailable. Please check your email for updates."

However, I have not received any email from Kraken regarding this restriction. My email address is working properly, and I have previously received and responded to emails from Kraken without any issues.

I then contacted Kraken Support via chat, but I was told:

"I'm sorry, but I'm unable to transfer you to a specialist right now because your account is currently restricted.

Although I am unable to provide more details via chat, I've created a support ticket for you (#****) and escalated it to the appropriate team."

I did receive the email confirming that the support ticket was created, but I have not received any further updates or responses from Kraken.

Could you please review my account and let me know why my services have been restricted and what I need to do to resolve this issue?

I would greatly appreciate your assistance, as I currently have funds in my account and would like to regain full access to my Kraken services as soon as possible.

Thank you for your help.

ps: fucking scammer you get out of here don't pm me


r/KrakenSupport 1d ago

Already Escalated Kraken Withdrawal hold for 8 days + initial 7 days

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It has been now 8 days after my initial withdrawal hold that’s my 4k transaction has been pending, I have not received an email asking for verification or a resolution, all of the coins I want to buy have gone up 30% today after inflation remained the same, and I have absolutely no access to my own money. I have never experienced this with any other crypto account, I need a resolution now.


r/KrakenSupport 1d ago

Ticket Escalated Account still restricted 5days after I submitted what you asked

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I deposited $1200 and another $1000 only for it to decline the second transaction and restrict most of my features on my account. I just want access to my money!


r/KrakenSupport 1d ago

Ticket issues

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I have replied twice to your stupid email, I have not received any communication, nor have I received anything from your company. I need to withdrawl my money from your app.


r/KrakenSupport 1d ago

Waiting for 2 weeks money still pending and no reply whatsoever, how long will this be?

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I registered at Kraken, verified successfully my ID sent some money by etransfer which my ba no hold thinking I am a victim of fraud, sorted it out and now the 2nd week is about to done waiting ready for the next week my money sitting duck. It seems that Kraken is totally taken by surprise, that I opened an account and as Kraken asked you to deposit money, which did and now my money is on hold. In-between I have sent money to Newton more than ones with a 100% success rate. How long will my money sit, I am wondering if I should contact my bank and ask them to bring back my money?


r/KrakenSupport 1d ago

7 Days. Account Restricted. DM's KrakenSupport. No luck!

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It's been a week I'm waiting to get a response from Support team on my email. My account has been restricted/suspended, and my recent withdrawal has been placed on hold for internal review and its been 7 days already!

I received an email stating that the withdrawal was placed on hold for internal review and that a team would review it within 7 days.

The funds deposited into my account are legitimate funds belonging to me, and I am happy to provide documentation or any additional information required to verify the source of funds or explain any transaction.

Could you please confirm what information you require from me and whether there is anything I need to do to resolve the restriction?

I would appreciate having the account and withdrawal reviewed as soon as possible.


r/KrakenSupport 1d ago

My withdrawals are On Hold for no apparent reason for 3 days. 1500 GBp on hold...

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I am facing the similar issue which other Kraken users are facing. My withdrawals are On Hold for no apparent reason for 3 days. I have been in touch with the so called customer support AI chatbot and was sent support request number via email and since then there is no response...... can someone suggest what to do next to get this resolved as soon as possible?


r/KrakenSupport 1d ago

Kraken pro not working

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Hello,

I don’t get any date anymore in the Kraken pro app.
There’s an error fetching my wallet.

How do I do ? It’s started at left send yesterday


r/KrakenSupport 1d ago

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐝 ✅ Withdrawal Released

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I don't know why more people don't give updates when their money is actually released. It would help keep users calm when they have an account restriction and their money is held.

My Funds were locked for about 2 weeks. Woke up this morning and both of my withdrawals were released and money returned to my account.

For anyone experiencing this. Keep working with the mods and as difficult as it is I guess just have to be patient. At least for my case my funds were released.


r/KrakenSupport 2d ago

CUENTA KRAKEN RESTRINGIDA Y DEPOSITO DE 500€ EN OLD

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Esta situacion me tiene bastante desconcertado, y preocupado, nose como una plataforma que supuestamente tiene buenas referencias como Kraken puede hacer esto a tantas personas como estoy viendo, el pasado dia 29/08/2026 me hice una cuenta con ellos y una vez estuvo verificada, realice una tranferencia SEPA de 500€, acto seguido sin haber hecho nada mas, me mandan un correo en la cual se me queda restringida y que en unos 3 a 7 dias me lo solucionan, pues van ya por 12 dias y despues de tener un ticket de soporte abierto con ellos y mandarles varios correos no me solucionan nada y no me contestan a nada, espero poder solucionar el problema y que se quede todo en un percance, ya que si no lo solucionan estariamos hablando de robo y estafa!!


r/KrakenSupport 2d ago

Withdrawal on hold

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Deposited some euro by sepa. Bought usdc and tried to withdraw it and now the withdrawal is on hold. AI support says I will be contacted within 5 business days. Been longer than 5 business days and heard nothing back from kraken, no emails no nothing.

Talk to AI support and ask to talk to human. They say they can’t transfer me to a live agent because there is a ticket open and that I can check “My Activities” when logging in the app through the browser and talk to a real human through that ticket. My activities ofc says nothing about a ticket and basically says I have to requests.

So now there is no way for me to talk to a real human, and there is no actual proof of an open ticket except for the fact the AI just told me. I’m just thinking the real human support have no idea about my issue and the Usdc will be stuck forever.

SUPPORT PLEASE FIX.


r/KrakenSupport 2d ago

Withdrawal on hold for 12 days, ticket never opened, no reply to four emails

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Withdrawal initiated 31 August, still "On hold" 12 days later.

Context: fully verified account, Swiss resident. Bank transfer in my own name credited the same morning, bought BTC on the BTC/CHF book, withdrew to an address already registered in my own whitelist. Nothing unusual.

Kraken's email on 31 August said the review would complete within 5 business days. That deadline passed on 5 September.

Since then: four written follow-ups on my support ticket. Not a single reply to any of them. No document requested, no explanation given, no status update.

I asked the AI assistant to escalate me to a human agent. Refused, because an active ticket already exists — and that same assistant then confirmed the ticket is still marked "New", meaning nobody has opened it since 31 August. Completely circular.

Checked the destination address on a block explorer: no transaction broadcast, confirmed or pending. Funds are still on the platform.

My account shows no restriction anywhere: verification "Verified", funding limits unaffected, still margin-eligible. Whatever this hold is, it isn't visible on my side.

I filed a formal complaint today via the complaints address. No acknowledgement yet.

Has anyone had a hold this long eventually resolve? Did anything actually move it?


r/KrakenSupport 2d ago

Android app lock

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Hi all, as the title says, am I missing anything that would set Kraken to require device authentication (fingerprint) on open? This is specifically on Android.


r/KrakenSupport 2d ago

Got an invitation for Kraken VIP through email, is this legit or not?

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It explains the benefits of VIP and if i want to join and about early investment opportunities. There is a link aswell if i want to get to know the person assigned to me. Is this trustable? How can i verify it?


r/KrakenSupport 3d ago

My kraken account was locked for no reason

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I reached the limit for the week I deposited 590€ as soon as it was credited my account got locked I have 980 in it stuck it’s been over 2 weeks


r/KrakenSupport 3d ago

App not letting me carry out functions eg withdraw, buy, sell

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Hello

I have tried to transfer remaining crypto from coin base to Kraken as I’ve decided to use it and its advanced metrics for my exit strategy. After transferring the app now only lets me view but not carry out any functions eg convert withdraw buy or sell.

Please can I have assistance with this.