How Do I Transfer Coins on Kraken?

Transferring coins on Kraken is easy when you follow the correct protocol. It's always good to know about your transaction status by focusing on the history. If you encounter issues with the transfers, contact customer support.

Adam Goldkamp is the editor / author responsible for this content.
Dec 9, 2022

Kraken is one of the most popular digital currency exchanges in the world. It allows you to buy and sell Bitcoin and other digital currencies. One of the great things about Kraken is that it will enable you to transfer your coins between wallets very quickly. This article will show you how to transfer coins on Kraken.

The Transfer Process

Here are the steps to follow:

  1. First, you will need to log in to your Kraken account. Once you are logged in, you will be taken to the main screen.

  2. On the main screen, you will see a list of all the coins that Kraken supports. Find the coin that you want to transfer and click on it.

  3. Once you have clicked on the coin, you will be taken to the trade screen. On the trade screen, you will see two boxes. One box is for buying, and the other box is for selling.

  4. In the middle of these two boxes, you will see a " Withdraw button." Click on this button.

  5. A pop-up window will appear asking you to confirm the withdrawal. In the pop-up window, you will need to enter the number of coins you want to transfer.

  6. You will also need to select a destination for the coins. The destination can be either a Kraken wallet or an external wallet.

  7. Once you have entered all the information, click on the "Withdraw" button. Engage customer support if you encounter an issue.

Do You Know If the Transfers Are Complete?

If you transfer coins to an external wallet, the process will usually take a few minutes. However, if you transfer coins to a Kraken wallet, the process is instant. You can check the status of your withdrawal by going to the "Withdrawals" screen. On this screen, you will see a list of all the withdrawals you have made. The status of each withdrawal will be listed next to it.

The transfer process may sometimes delay if the blockchain is congested. When the blockchain is overloaded, it can take a while to process transactions. Another reason why the process may wait is if you are trying to transfer a large number of coins. When you transfer many coins, Kraken will need to verify the transaction with the network. This can take a few minutes.

Can You Transfer Coins From One Account to Another?

It is impossible to transfer cryptocurrencies (or cash) between two Kraken accounts. If you want to transfer coins from one Kraken account to another, you will need to sell them on the exchange and then repurchase them with the other account.

Alternatively, you can focus on cryptocurrency balances. You transfer them to any external (non-Kraken) address and then have the second account user send them to their external address. From here, you can take those funds to your other new account. Call customer support when a problem emerges.

Tips for Making the Transfers Effective?

Here are a few tips that you can follow to make sure that your coin transfers are effective:

  • Ensure that you have enough coins in your Kraken account to cover the withdrawal fee. The withdrawal fee will vary depending on the coin that you are withdrawing.

  • When sending coins to an external wallet, always double-check the address you are sending to. If you make a mistake, your coins could be lost forever.

  • If you are withdrawing many coins, it is always a good idea to withdraw them in multiple transactions. This will help to reduce the chance of an error occurring. Contact customer support when an issue arises.

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