OKX SG Beginner's Guide

Published on 24 Jun 2025Updated on 3 Jul 20254 min read1

Welcome to OKX SG!

Kickstart your crypto journey in 5 simple steps:

Step 1: Register for an account

Register for an

with either your e-mail, Telegram, Apple or Google account and phone number.

Please find our detailed guide here:

Step 2: Complete identity verification (KYC)

To comply with regulations, OKX verifies your identity. Doing so helps to secure your account and allow you to access OKX SG's services. This process typically takes a few minutes to submit for review, and it'll take up to 24 hours for it to complete.

OKX allows you to verify your identity with your

, . We highly recommend verifying your identity using Singpass for a fast and seamless experience.

In the event that we need more information for verification, our team will reach out to you via e-mail. Please provide the requested information via e-mail to help us process your verification.

For more information about identity verification, please find our help center guides here:

Step 3: Knowledge Test

To comply with Singapore regulations, OKX must assess each user's awareness of the risks associated with DPT services to ensure that users understand such risks before they can use our services. You will be prompted to complete a knowledge test on crypto-related risks after you have completed your identity verification.

Please refer to our

.

Step 4: Fund your account

OKX SG offers multiple ways to deposit SGD or USD into your account. From PayNow, local bank transfers (FAST, MEPS) to international wire transfers. We highly recommend using PayNow for instant zero-fee deposits of SGD. For large transactions above $200,000, please use the local bank transfer option.

For further information on fiat deposit, visit our help center guides here:

Alternatively, you can also deposit crypto into your account. Please note that crypto transactions are subjected to the Travel Rule, which requires additional information for it to be unlocked.

Please check out our guides on depositing crypto to OKX:

Learn more about Travel Rule:

Step 5: Start trading

OKX allows you to buy and sell your crypto effortlessly. We've created 2 modes, Simple mode and Exchange mode, to cater to whether you're a beginner or an advanced trader.

Feel free to check the available tokens for you here:

Which mode should I use: Simple or Exchange?

Use Simple if:

  • You want to buy crypto tokens quickly and conveniently with just a few clicks

  • You want to set up a recurring buy to buy crypto on a regular basis automatically

Help guides:

Use Exchange if:

  • You want full flexibility in executing your treads (e.g. Limit orders, stop loss, trading bots)

  • You want to trade at the lowest cost possible

Help guides:

Step 6: Withdrawing your crypto

Congratulations on starting your crypto journey with us! If you wish to withdraw your crypto, please follow the guides below:

Please note that crypto transactions are subjected to the Travel Rule. If you are withdrawing your crypto to a new wallet address, please note that a one-time verification process with additional information is required. Read more here:

If you have any further questions, please feel free to look for any articles in our

. If you require further assistance, please do not hesitate to use our OK Assistant by clicking on the chat bubble.

Thank you for starting your crypto journey with OKX!