Does Coinbase require KYC?
Yes. Coinbase requires identity verification (KYC).
Checked 2026-10-17 · 1 source- Exchange balances are held by Coinbase. Assets bought with DEX trading sit in the user's self-custody wallet inside the Coinbase app, not with Coinbase.
- Requirements can vary by country and by withdrawal or deposit limits.
- DEX trading launched to US users excluding New York State (Aug-Oct 2025), then expanded to more markets, such as Brazil from Nov 2025. Coinbase runs separate EEA terms and a UK site; product availability varies by region.
Sources: Coinbase help - New user incentive and referral program terms. The venue's own page wins if it disagrees with ours.
Coinbase
Exchange. Coinbase is a US-listed (Nasdaq: COIN) custodial crypto exchange and broker. Simple buys and sells carry a spread plus a Coinbase fee, Coinbase Advanced is a maker/taker order book, and since 2025 the app has offered DEX trading of onchain Base and Solana tokens through an integrated self-custody wallet.
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