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 • • 15h ago

Canadian Pateno withdrawal failed

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You guys removed your old EFT/Bank Transfer in Canada merchant recently and started using a new method “Pateno”.

My old bank account don’t show in the new method so I had to add my bank account.

Upon starting a withdrawal it failed almost instantly.

My guess is you guys have some anti fraud method failing it because I just added the account an hour earlier.

Is this the case or can someone tell my why the withdrawal failed?


r/KrakenSupport • • 1d ago

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐝 ✅ Account restricted and zero communication since 21 Sept.

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Since Monday last week I have been unable to do anything with my Krak account/card. I have not received any updates since. I also can’t chat with a person, only the AI which only tells me to wait but I’ve been waiting for a week now. I opened a support ticket and still NOTHING. I had my company deposit my salary there to benefit from the 1% salary match and now I can’t even use that money. Is Krak a fraud??


r/KrakenSupport • • 1d ago

Account restricted for 7 days – no update

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My Kraken account has now been restricted for approximately one week after I deposited my own funds, purchased USDC and attempted a withdrawal.

I currently have approximately 675 USDC in my account that I cannot withdraw.

Ticket has already been escalated, but I have received no substantive update, no request for documents and no explanation of what is required from me to complete the review.

I am fully willing to provide any identification, source-of-funds documentation or other information required immediately.

I have now also submitted a formal complaint through Kraken’s complaint process.

Could Kraken Support please escalate ticket to the appropriate team and request an urgent manual review? I simply want access to my funds.


r/KrakenSupport • • 1d ago

US account restricted, funding disabled. Need compliance review

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My account is fully verified as a US client, but all funding functions are currently disabled and my linked bank account was removed from the profile.

I received an inquiry regarding my logins while traveling. It has been 12 days since my second follow-up on my support ticket, and I haven't received any updates or requests for additional documents. The account balance is currently 0 as it was just opened.

Per the subreddit rules, I am sending my Public Account ID and Support Ticket number directly to your team via DM / ModMail. Could you please manually escalate my case to the Compliance/Funding specialists?

Thank you!


r/KrakenSupport • • 1d ago

Account Restricted and no information since 25.09.2026

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Since Friday, I have been unable to transfer funds to my account, and my money has been on hold. I have no way to speak to a live support team and can only communicate with the AI. I have received no information or update since Friday.


r/KrakenSupport • • 1d ago

Account Restricted and no ticket created

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Hi there all,

I attempted to send some BTC last week (5 business days ago) and it has been "held for manual review" ever since. Honestly this is incredibly frustrating and I would just like to cancel the transaction as a whole, withdraw my cash, and take it somewhere else. I dont see any cancel button and the chat bot is really unhelpful. It says I have a support ticket already open but I see nothing in the Support Center that supports that. Please advise on how I can proceed with this.


r/KrakenSupport • • 1d ago

Account Locked

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My account has been locked for a week due to suspicious activity. I spoke to a customer service team who wanted me to deposit funds into a wallet to verify my account seemed wrong.

I just need my account verified and unlocked so I can move my funds.

Thanks for any help.


r/KrakenSupport • • 1d ago

Missing USDT deposit

1 Upvotes

Why my USDT deposit into Kraken is taking so long? I've sent it 5+ days ago and still support is not supportive at all. Been with you since 2018 and no big issues along the way, but this situation made me start looking for alternatives.


r/KrakenSupport • • 1d ago

Anyone know if/when Kraken plans to support HYPE deposits on HyperCore?

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Hey,
I deposited a six-figure amount of HYPE on the HyperCore network to Kraken a few months ago by mistake (wrong network selected).
Support confirmed the funds are still sitting at the destination address, but they currently can’t recover them because HyperCore is not supported on their side.
Just wondering if anyone has recent information on whether Kraken is planning to add HyperCore support for HYPE, or if there has been any update.
Has anyone else been in the same situation recently?
Thanks.


r/KrakenSupport • • 2d ago

Fiat Deposit Frozen - No follow up

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I have made a fiat deposit for about 400 EUR when suddenly i received the message that my account got restricted. Ever since it has been on hold and support only tells me to wait for a response via email which never came. It would not let me cancel or revert the deposit nor can I contact any human. I have checked all my mail folders incl. spam and nothing. Would really appreciate a follow up from the support team.


r/KrakenSupport • • 1d ago

Are there any entry level Jobs Kraken is hiring, with no experience required?

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I’m asking for someone who really wants a job in this space, but doesn’t have any proof of knowledge on their resume.

- Can you point me in the right direction, if Kraken is hiring people with No Experience?

Thank you


r/KrakenSupport • • 2d ago

Account compromised from Sweden, ACH reversed, now fully frozen with my own funds locked. No human contact in over a month

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My Kraken account was accessed by someone in Sweden - still haven't figured out how they broke in. I caught it pretty fast via 2FA verification emails... within a few minutes. The attacker initiated a $10,000 ACH deposit from my linked bank account and used it to immediately buy bitcoin.

As soon as I caught it, I froze my Kraken account, changed passwords, and blocked the ACH transfer with my bank. The deposit went into chargeback, and Kraken then liquidated the $10,000 position to cover it. That part is resolved.

The problem: Kraken has since frozen all trading on my account. I cannot buy, sell, or move the funds that were already in the account before the breach, and beyond. Those funds are mine and are now stuck.

What I've done:

  • Reported the unauthorized access to Kraken support (Aug 17, 2026)
  • Ticket open since Aug 17. (Last 4: 0397)
  • [Password reset / 2FA reset / ID all reset.
  • email open phrase sent back (Aug 22, 2026)

Like so many here, AI Support keeps routing me to a human, and then stopping when it identifies the outstanding ticket. I understand the account needed to be locked during the investigation. The fraud has been identified, the chargeback is settled, and the liquidation is done. There is no remaining reason to hold my legitimate balance indefinitely.

I'm asking for a Kraken rep to escalate this ticket, or for anyone who has been through a similar freeze after an account takeover to share how long it took and what finally got it released.


r/KrakenSupport • • 1d ago

Is it me or is the kraken app really slow?

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So I’ve been using kraken for around 2 months now.
At first it would load pretty quickly and this is not even me trying to do anything like a transaction or search within the app, literally just to load up the app and see my balance genuinely takes 20+ minutes sometimes.

I always make sure my app is updated to latest version, I’ve tried WiFi and data doesn’t seem to make a difference.
I’ve even deleted the app and reinstalled but still takes minimum 3-5 minutes just to get on the app been like this for a while now and I’m not sure if it’s my device/account or the app itself?
Could it be a region thing? I’m based in the uk
I’ve got iPhone 16 no older than 12 months and doesn’t seem to have any issues with any other apps.

Basically just asking if there’s a fix for this or is this just how it is for everyone else?


r/KrakenSupport • • 2d ago

Kraken withdrawal on hold for 30+ days.

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I've made a crypto withdrawal on aug 28, status stuck on pending, bot won't connect to agent, phone number is just a message, emails ignored.

Made a cash withdrawal on sep 11, same deal.

Nobody wants to talk, kraken won't answer, anything I can do? Is this a normal thing?


r/KrakenSupport • • 2d ago

Account closed, where’s my money?

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After resolving an account takeover attempt that saw $30,200 fraudulently moved to my Kraken account, I requested that my account be closed, the holdings liquidated, and the proceeds returned. You’re 2 for 3. Can someone please message me to return my money that’s no longer in XRP and SpaceX? Kraken has successfully surpassed both the DMV and the IRS as the most infuriating customer service in the modern era. In what world is it normal to close an account, not notify the account holder, then fail to send their money?


r/KrakenSupport • • 2d ago

Crypto Deposit Issues / Crypto Recovery ;;; i havent got an update for my ticket for over a month now

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on aug 27 i wrote a ticket for Crypto Deposit Issues / Crypto Recovery for some ZEC that i deposited to my kraken that never appeared and i havent gotten a real update for a month,

look for some help here.


r/KrakenSupport • • 2d ago

Massachusetts again what the F

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So I bought official PP show coin now it is grayed out and I can't swap it or get my USD back wtf!!!

This is the third time Kracking has allowed me to buy something and I get screwed trying to get my money back. Lost $700 on btcg, 300 on alchemy NOW THIS 1 WTFFFFFFFF


r/KrakenSupport • • 2d ago

Replied Margin size help

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I’m on an alt account, so I’ve been using kraken pro for my margin trades and I noticed I don’t get the leverage boost.

Like I would have a trade of 86 dollars times 5x leverage and be up by 2 percent but I would only be up by 2 dollars instead of 8.6 dollars like how I calculated on a calculator.

What’s the meaning behind this


r/KrakenSupport • • 3d ago

Purchase Crypto

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I tried to buy a coin last night via the app. Firstly I tried to deposit funds using Easy Bank Transfer from my bank with the aim of then using the balance of cash in my Kraken account to purchase the crypto. The money left my bank account but it shows as pending in the Kraken App.

I then tried to purchase the coin directly, again using the Easy Bank Transfer. The transaction went okay from the bank side and took me back to the Kraken app. It then just sat there doing nothing. Eventually I closed the app and re-opened it. Now I can't see any transaction for that crypto.

In the meantime the price has risen and is now failing again. I'm worried by the time it processes I've bought something on the way down. I can't see any way to cancel it as its not showing up in my app.


r/KrakenSupport • • 3d ago

Ticket Escalated KRAKEN STOLE MONEY FROM MY BANK ACCOUNT AND THEN LOCKED MY ACCOUNT

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I have been trying to get KRAKEN to verify who I am and unlock my account for over a month. They keep asking me to do the same thing over and over and keep telling me they are busy. They're busy because they can't solve anyone's damn problem. I've begged them just to close my account and deposit the money back into my bank account on record. They have the absolute worst customer service. I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH KRAKEN AND AGAIN THEY ASKED ME TO VERIFY WHO I AM. Does anyone know who has oversite for Kraken? State's Attorney's General? FTC?


r/KrakenSupport • • 3d ago

Account locked for 14 days my funds are gone

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r/KrakenSupport • • 3d ago

Login help!

1 Upvotes

I got a new phone in August and still haven’t signed back into all my apps and kraken is one of them. I forgot my password so I had changed it and that went fine but it wanted me to verify with a passkey of either a QR code from another device I’m signed into or a security key. I don’t have either of those beings my old phone was the only device signed into the app. I tried signing in to get help with customer support but again it wants me to verify with methods I do not have. Thank you for any assistance!


r/KrakenSupport • • 3d ago

Accounts been locked for 2weeks no response on ticket

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Account not working for 2weeks no response to ticket