Does MetaMask require KYC?

No, MetaMask does not require KYC (know your customer identity checks) to set up or use the wallet. You can create an account, receive crypto, send it and connect to apps without giving a name or ID. KYC only enters the picture when you use optional services run by partners, such as buying crypto with cash or applying for MetaMask Card.

Is MetaMask KYC or non-KYC?

The core wallet is non-KYC. MetaMask is a self-custodial wallet, which means you control the keys and MetaMask does not hold your account. Its support site says MetaMask does not even hold your email address, phone number or social media details unless you contacted support or joined a mailing list. Its scam-warning page states plainly that MetaMask doesn't require KYC.

That does not make activity anonymous. Every transaction is recorded on a public blockchain, and the exchanges you send funds to or from usually do run KYC. Our guide to what KYC is in crypto explains how those checks work.

When does MetaMask ask for KYC?

As of November 2026, MetaMask lists two situations where you may meet a KYC check:

• Buying crypto in MetaMask. Purchases with a card or bank transfer go through third-party providers, and you complete any verification directly with that provider. MetaMask says it does not collect or hold your provider login details, and KYC problems have to be raised with the provider's support team.
• Signing up for MetaMask Card. This is covered below.

If you want to go the other way and turn crypto into cash, see can you sell crypto on MetaMask.

Is MetaMask Card KYC?

Yes. MetaMask Support says card setup includes confirming a phone number and completing identity verification through a KYC process, and proof of residency is required. A partner called Crypto Life manages card accounts and personal information, and MetaMask says that information is not shared with MetaMask. Availability differs by region, and as of November 2026 the support page notes that new US sign-ups are temporarily paused, while existing cardholders are not affected. For background on how these products work, read how do crypto cards work.

Is a MetaMask KYC verification email a scam?

Almost certainly. MetaMask says it will never ask you to verify or upgrade your account to keep using your wallet, and that any request to complete KYC with a government ID for that purpose is a scam. It does not send unsolicited emails. Legitimate emails come only from support tickets you opened, community accounts, newsletters you subscribed to, or MetaMask Card partners.

Warning signs include threats that your wallet will be "restricted", "locked" or "suspended", which cannot happen to a blockchain account, display names that do not match the real sender address, and links asking you to restore your wallet. MetaMask will never ask for your Secret Recovery Phrase by email. More examples are in crypto phishing and wallet drainers.