For Chinese international students in overseas (USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, etc.), Binance is the preferred platform for cryptocurrency asset allocation. Although overseas internet access is smooth, international students often face confusion in version selection, identity verification (KYC), and deposit/withdrawal methods.

This article will provide you with the most suitable Binance download and usage plan for international students.

1. Download for Apple iOS users (the easiest)

Most international students already have a local (e.g., US region, UK region, Hong Kong region) Apple ID, making downloads very simple:

  1. Open the App Store.

  2. Directly search for 'Binance'.

  3. Make sure to download the official app (developed by Binance Ltd).

  4. Note: If you are still using a mainland China Apple ID, please switch to your overseas Apple ID before searching, or register a new local ID.

2. Download method for Android users

International students overseas can usually access the Google Play Store directly.

  1. Open the Google Play Store on your phone.

  2. Search for 'Binance'.

  3. Click to install.

If you are using a domestic Android phone (Huawei/Xiaomi, etc.) and do not have the Google framework installed, or cannot find the app in certain specific regions, you can directly use the installation package provided by Binance:

  • Binance official international APK:

    https://download.binance.com/pack/BNApp_F0000680.apk

  • Backup direct link (high speed):

    https://download.maxweb.red/pack/BNApp_F0000680.apk

3. Precautions for international students registering an account

After downloading, open the app to register:

  1. Email selection: It is recommended to use Gmail, Outlook, or your school education email (.edu). Avoid using QQ email to prevent missing overseas verification codes.

  2. Fill in the referral code: Fill in 'bnapp' in the 'Referrer ID' section.

    • Benefits: This can help reduce part of the transaction fees, which saves money for students.

  3. Residence selection:

    • The system will ask for your residence when registering. It is advisable to honestly fill in the overseas country you are currently in.

4. Key steps: Identity verification (KYC) choose China or overseas?

This is the most confusing issue for international students. You have two choices, depending on your source of funds:

  • Applicable scenario: You mainly want to use **Renminbi (Alipay/WeChat/local bank card)** to buy cryptocurrency in the P2P market.

  • Advantages: You can easily convert your living expenses in China into USDT.

  • Operation: Select 'China' for nationality during verification, and upload your Chinese identity card or passport.

Plan B: Use overseas driver's license/residence permit for verification

  • Applicable scenario: You already have an overseas bank card and want to buy cryptocurrency directly with US dollars/pounds/euros.

  • Advantages: Supports direct binding of overseas Visa/Mastercard credit cards for purchase, or using local bank transfers (such as SEPA, ACH).

  • Note: Only some countries support direct recharge with fiat currency; please choose according to local policies.

5. How can international students buy cryptocurrency (deposit)?

  1. Quick buy cryptocurrency with credit card:

    Bind your local Visa card to directly purchase BTC or ETH. Suitable for small amounts and quick entry, but there is a fee of about 1%-2%.

  2. C2C / P2P trading (0 fees):

    If you used a Chinese identity for verification, you can choose CNY (Renminbi) in the P2P section and transfer to the merchant via Alipay or WeChat to purchase USDT. This is the most cost-effective method.

6. Safety tips

  1. Fraud prevention: There are many 'cryptocurrency scams' targeting international students overseas. Do not click on links sent by strangers on social media (WhatsApp, Telegram).

  2. Enable 2FA: Be sure to bind Google Authenticator in the security center.

  3. Network environment: When trading in the school library or public WiFi, be sure to protect your privacy.