Etana is a custody service that enables clients to fund their Kraken accounts with 5 major currencies: USD/EUR/CAD/GBP/JPY.
To use the Etana Custody funding method, clients need to create a separate profile at Etana Custody that connects to their Kraken account for the purposes of wiring funds. This allows clients to instantly send funds back and forth between their Etana and Kraken accounts.
To fund your Kraken account using Etana, you will need to:
- Open an account with Etana as an Individual or Corporate user and pass KYC verification (see How to applybelow).
- Register your bank account with Etana under theFunding Accounts tabfor each currency you plan to wire.
- Initiate a transfer from the Etana platform to the Kraken Linked Account.
- Once the wire has been received by Etana, your Kraken account will automatically be credited.
*When you wish to withdraw funds from Kraken, you will need to initiate the withdrawal transfer from within your Kraken account, to be sent to your Etana Custody account. From there, you can choose to keep your money in your Etana Custody account, or initiate a wire withdrawal to your bank account.
How to apply?
- Sign into your Kraken account.
- Navigate toFunding >Depositfor the relevant currency
- Select Etana Custodyfrom dropdown of funding methods.
- Click theTake Me There button. This will redirect you to Etana Custody for onboarding.
- Provide KYC documents and complete verification with Etana Custody.
- Once you have been fully verified, you must navigate toLinked Accounts to connect your Kraken and Etana accounts.
Note: Corporate clients will need to submit business formation documents and corporate onboarding forms to Etana. Individual and Corporate users will be required to provide KYC documentation that may differ from that required for opening Kraken accounts. Please remember to use the full-name matching your government-issued ID.
Who is eligible?
As with most of Kraken's fiat funding options, Etana Custody funding is available to Intermediateand Pro (personal and business)verified clients.
For a complete list of countries where Etana Custody may be used, see this FAQ article.
Please note that the ability to use Etana Custody for funding purposes is dependent upon passing their separate KYC verification. Individuals and corporations will be required to provide relevant government-issued documentation during the onboarding process. This may also include proof of source of income and other financial documents.
Currencies
Clients can use Etana Custody to deposit the following currencies:
✓ USD
✓ EUR
✓ CAD
✓ GBP
✓ JPY
*Wires sent in local currency will be converted (at current market rates) to the chosen base currency from above.
*FX conversion is also possible for balances held in Etana Custody wallets. Clients must reach out to Etana support for more information.