Binance Sets Five-Subaccount Cap for ExchangeLink Users Starting April 29, 2026

According to Binance, independent brokers in its crypto-as-a-service program will face a five-subaccount cap per KYC-verified end user from April 29, 2026, as part of service standardization and compliance and security measures.

Summary

Binance said it is officially updating independent brokers in its crypto-as-a-service program by imposing a five-subaccount limit for each KYC-verified end user. The change takes effect at 08:00 Beijing time on April 29, 2026, which aligns with the previously stated 00:00 UTC effective time. Binance said the measure is intended to standardize services and improve compliance and security. Existing subaccounts and previously created links were previously stated to remain unaffected.

Terms & Concepts
  • KYC: Know Your Customer, an identity verification process used by financial platforms to confirm users and meet regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Subaccount: A secondary account linked to a primary account, often used to separate users, strategies, or operational functions within the same platform.