How to set up API keys with KuCoin in the UK (2024)

Most users in the UK follow the same path: create the account, verify identity, then choose a funding method that matches your local currency. The sections below break each step into small actions you can complete in one sitting.

Taxes differ by jurisdiction. In the UK, keep a record of every transaction you make while you set up API keys: date, amount, fee, and counterparty. Most local tax offices accept a simple spreadsheet.

This page is part of a living guide. The steps reflect the 2024 interface of KuCoin; when the platform ships a redesign, the checklist is updated and the change date is noted.

If you plan to set up API keys in the UK, start with the basics of KuCoin. This 2024 guide explains the exact steps, the documents you may be asked for, and the common mistakes that delay the process.

If the process stalls, the support center for KuCoin is the first place to look. Search the exact error message, not a vague description. For the UK users, the help articles are localized in most supported languages.

Fees are the part most people skip. KuCoin publishes a fee schedule that changes by market, order type, and volume. Before you set up API keys, read the current schedule so the cost is predictable, not a surprise.