How To Withdraw From Kraken

The bear market has revealed to many investors that keeping their crypto assets on exchanges such as Kraken can be a risky prospect. Therefore, it is widely recommended that investors withdraw their assets to their bank accounts or for safekeeping in a reputable hardware wallet. Here are the steps on how you can withdraw from Kraken:

1. Sign in to a Kraken account. Create a new account with Kraken or log in to an existing account. Once logged in, navigate to the ‘Funding' page.
2. Initiate a withdrawal request. On the funding page, select the withdrawal button to initiate the process.
3. Select the payment method. Kraken supports multiple payment methods to withdraw USD and other fiat currencies. Choose the desired method (e.g. ACH) to receive money in a bank account.
4. Add a new bank account. Enter the name of the bank account and a description to receive the funds.
5. Enter the amount to withdraw. Decide on and enter the number of funds to withdraw from the available balance.
6. Confirm the verification code and withdraw funds. Submit the authenticator app code, review the details and complete the withdrawal.

For a full tutorial on how to withdraw cash from Kraken to a bank account, click here to skip ahead.

Can You Withdraw From Kraken?

Kraken allows investors to withdraw cryptocurrencies from the Kraken portfolio to a hardware wallet, software wallet, and other cryptocurrency exchanges. Kraken also offers them the option to withdraw fiat in their bank accounts. However, when it comes to fiat withdrawals, cash, checks, credit and debit cards, or third-party payment processor withdrawals are prohibited on Kraken.

For crypto transfers, traders must keep in mind to use a hardware wallet that supports the crypto they seek to withdraw. For instance, investors wishing to withdraw Ethereum should have a hardware wallet that supports Ethereum.

What Are The Withdrawal Options on Kraken?

Kraken has implemented an inclusive and open-for-all philosophy when it comes to withdrawal options. The ways to cash out on Kraken are:

• Withdraw crypto to an external wallet. Investors holding assets in their Kraken portfolio can transfer them to an external hardware or software wallet.
• Withdraw crypto to another exchange. While investors don't need to transfer cryptos to other exchanges from Kraken since Kraken offers off-ramp fiat withdrawals, the exchange does allow investors to withdraw their assets to other trading platforms.
• Withdraw fiat currency to a bank account. Kraken allows fiat withdrawals to bank accounts, with the caveat being no third-party processors are allowed to perform the transfer.

How Long Do Withdrawals Take on Kraken?

Withdraw Times for Crypto

Reports say that the average withdrawal time for crypto transfers is somewhere between 30 to 45 minutes based on the following withdrawal statutes.

• Initiated. After the withdrawal request has been made. Kraken initiates internal checks to see the viability of the request. This process can take up to 10 minutes
• Pending. After the completion of the internal checks, the withdrawal transactions are directed to the payment gateway for processing. This step also takes up to 10 minutes
• Sending. During this step, the withdrawal is successfully broadcasted to the digital asset's network, and Kraken waits for confirmation. It can take up to 10 minutes as well

If the recipient network takes longer than usual or an error is found during the transaction, Kraken puts the withdrawals on hold. Depending upon the issue, it can be resolved within 5 to 10 minutes.

Withdrawal times for Fiat

Kraken offers ACH transfers to eligible US clients. Withdrawal times for ACH transfers can take up to two business days to process. There are other withdrawal options available on Kraken exclusively for US customers. Below listed are those options and their processing times.

• Fedwire (Signature Bank) – 0-1 business days
• Fedwire (MVB Bank): 0-1 business days
• Fedwire (Silvergate bank): 0-1 business days
• Fedwire (Etana Custody): 1-5 business days
• Fedwire (Synapse): 1-2 business days

The withdrawal times for fiat depend upon the bank and the fiat that a customer wants to withdraw. The list of fiat options that Kraken provides includes USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, CHF, AUD, JPY, and AED.

What Are The Withdrawal Fees on Kraken?

Withdrawal fees on Kraken are different for different cryptocurrencies. For instance, investors must pay the minimum withdrawal fee of 0.00001 BTC to withdraw 0.0005 Bitcoin from their Kraken portfolios. Investors won't need to wonder about what their withdrawal fee would be, for it will be displayed during the process of withdrawal. Here is a table showing the withdrawal fee on Kraken for certain crypto assets.

What Are The Withdrawal Limits on Kraken?

Kraken imposes withdrawal limits on the user based on two factors: residency and verification level. There are four verification levels on the Kraken exchange: Starter, Express, Intermediate, and Pro. Here are the details associated with the cryptocurrency limits that Kraken imposes on customers.

Kraken Account Level	Daily Limit	Monthly Limit
Starter	$5,000	Unlimited
Express	$0	$0
Intermediate	$500,000	Unlimited
Pro	$10,000,000+	Unlimited

Kraken imposes cash limits for all types of cash funding methods except for:

1. Credit card purchases
2. Synapse funding
3. ACH purchases

Kraken Account Level	Daily Limit	Monthly Limit
Starter	$0	$0
Express	$9,000	$9,000
Intermediate	$100,000	$500,000
Pro	$10,000,000+	$100,000,000+

How Long Do Kraken Withdrawals Take?

Kraken withdrawals can take anywhere from 30 to 45 minutes for cryptocurrency which depends on the network congestion and the number of confirmations required by the receiving wallet. Fiat withdrawals to a bank account can take anywhere from 1 to 5 days, depending on the selected payment type and the bank.

How to Withdraw Crypto From Kraken

Below are the detailed steps to withdraw cryptocurrency from Kraken.

Step 1 – Sign in to a Kraken account

The first step is to log in to the Kraken account from which the investors want to withdraw funds. An investor must first visit the official website, click the login button, and provide the credentials. In case two-factor authentication is implemented on the platform, they must also provide the OTP received via email or SMS. Before the next stage of withdrawing money from Kraken, the individual will need to complete an ID verification process. If the verification is taking too long, read this guide on how long Kraken verification takes.

Step 2 – Select the withdraw button

Once logged in, click on the ‘Funding' button which will direct the investor to their funding. On this page, there are several options to choose from such as to deposit, transfer or withdraw funds. Clicking on the ‘Withdraw' button to initiate the crypto withdrawal process.

Step 3 – Choose the crypto with withdraw

‘Withdraw to an account' is already selected on the platform by default. The next step is to choose the cryptocurrency to withdraw. There are over 200 supported coins on the exchange that can be withdrawn. Kraken also specifies the amount of crypto the user has on their Kraken portfolio.

Step 4 – Add the address of the destination wallet

To send crypto off Kraken, the user must either add the address to which they want to send their crypto assets or add and confirm a new one. Ensuring the wallet address is a simple process requiring the user to verify the address via email. For example, a person that wants to transfer from Kraken to Binance will need to log in to their Binance account, select the coin and copy the wallet address.

Step 5 – Enter the amount of crypto withdraw

The investor must then enter the amount of crypto to withdraw in the amount field and select the percentage of the account balance for that specific currency. Kraken will display the minimum withdrawal limit. The withdrawal amount must be higher than this limit.

Step 6 – Submit the authenticator app code

After entering the amount and clicking on the Withdraw button, the investor will be directed to a confirmation window. Here, it is recommended that the investor double-checks the details from the amount to be withdrawn to the wallet address before, once again, clicking on the Withdraw button.

At this stage, investors will receive an authenticator app code if the user has implemented 2FA for Funding. Entering the details and confirming the transaction will initiate the withdrawal process, which, depending upon the network congestion or a couple of other factors, can be completed within 30 to 45 minutes.

During the process, users may encounter errors due to the following reasons:

1. The transaction amount is not more than the minimum amount.
2. The account balance can't cover the transaction amount.
3. The password is invalid.

Therefore, users must take extra care proceeding through these steps to withdraw crypto from their Kraken portfolios.

How to Withdraw From Kraken to a Bank Account

Kraken is one of the few cryptocurrency exchanges that allow users to withdraw fiat from their accounts. However, users must be mindful not to use any third-party processes. Furthermore, for first-time ACH purchases, credit or debit card purchases, or digital wallet purchases, Kraken triggers a temporary (3-day) withdrawal hold for the account. Furthermore, those who have deposited using ACH on Kraken for the first time must wait seven days before applying for a deposit.

Here are the steps to withdraw funds from Kraken to a bank account.

Step 1 – Sign into a Kraken Account

The user must first sign into their Kraken accounts using credentials. If they have implemented two-factor authentication, investors must provide a one-time password before interacting with their crypto portfolio. Once on the account, investors must navigate to the funding tab.

Step 2 – Select Withdraw

Clicking on the funding tab will send the investor to the funding page, which consists of two options, deposit and withdraws. Clicking on Withdraw will direct the investor to the fiat withdrawal page.

Step 3 – Select a payment method

Select the type of currency they want to withdraw. They must also select the Withdrawal type. In most cases, investors will likely be shown one option of the withdrawal method. Here are the steps to withdraw funds with a bank transfer.

Step 4 – Add a new bank account

If the user doesn't have a bank account added to the platform, they must add a new bank account. The user must provide the following mandatory details before clicking the ‘Add Bank Account' button.

• Description. Users must start by entering a unique description which can be a string of characters that is easy to remember the bank. As the image below says, the description must be unique and must not be used in any other withdrawal method on Kraken.
• Account name. The bank account holder's name goes here. It must match the user's verification details.

Step 5 – Enter the amount of money to withdraw

Once the bank account has been added, enter the number of funds to withdraw in the amount field or select the percentage of the account balance for that specific currency. Kraken will display the minimum withdrawal limit. The withdrawal amount must be higher than this limit.

Step 6 – Review and complete withdrawal

The user must thoroughly review the withdrawal amount before confirming it. Additionally, they must only enter digits in the amount section. Symbols or “,” won't be accepted by the portal.

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