Step-by-Step Guide to Downloading Binance with an Overseas Apple ID

Why Do You Need an Overseas ID to Download Binance?

Open the App Store and search for "Binance" — nothing shows up. This is a problem almost every mainland China iPhone user encounters. The reason is simple: the Binance App isn't available in the China App Store, so you need an overseas Apple ID to find and download it.

If you don't have a Binance account yet, start by Binance official site for fee discounts. Android users don't need to worry about Apple IDs — just download the APK directly.

Here's how to set up an overseas Apple ID step by step.

Step 1: Prepare a New Email Address

Creating an overseas Apple ID requires an email that's not already linked to an Apple ID. Gmail or Outlook is recommended. If you don't have a spare email, it takes just two minutes to create a new Gmail account.

Step 2: Register the Apple ID on the Web

Don't register directly on your iPhone — it's smoother on the web. Go to Apple's ID creation page:

1. Visit appleid.apple.com and click "Create Your Apple ID"
2. Fill in your name, email, password, and other basic information
3. Select region as "United States" or "Hong Kong" (US is recommended for the widest app selection)
4. Enter a phone number for verification codes (you can use your local phone number)
5. Complete email and phone verification

Once done, you'll have a US-region Apple ID.

Step 3: Sign In with the New ID on Your iPhone

Here's an important detail: don't switch your Apple ID in "Settings" — only switch it in the App Store. Here's how:

1. Open the App Store
2. Tap the profile icon in the upper right corner
3. Scroll to the bottom and tap "Sign Out"
4. Sign in with the overseas Apple ID you just created

The first time you sign in, you may see a prompt saying "This Apple ID has not yet been used with the iTunes Store." Tap "Review," agree to the terms, and fill in a US address (search online for a tax-free state address) and select "None" for payment method.

Step 4: Search and Download Binance

After switching IDs successfully, search for "Binance" in the App Store. You should see the official Binance App. Tap "Get" to download and install.

After the download is complete, you can switch your App Store login back to your local ID — apps you've already downloaded won't be removed.

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

"Apple ID is locked" during login: This usually happens because you've entered the wrong password too many times, or Apple detected an unusual login. Go to iforgot.apple.com to unlock it.

Can't find "None" as a payment option: If you registered the ID directly on iPhone, the "None" option might not appear. The solution is to register on the web first, then sign in on iPhone.

App won't open after download: Check if your iOS version is too old. The Binance App typically requires iOS 14 or above.

How to Handle Future Updates

Every time Binance releases a new version, you'll need to switch to the overseas ID to update. The process is the same as downloading: open App Store → switch to overseas ID → find Binance → tap Update. The whole thing takes two to three minutes.

It's a good idea to save the overseas ID credentials in your phone's notes app so you don't have to search for them every time.

Summary

Downloading Binance with an overseas ID looks like a lot of steps, but once you've done it once, it becomes second nature. The whole process takes about 10–15 minutes, with most of the time spent on registering the Apple ID. After that, future updates are quick and easy.