How to delete a Coinbase account permanently? (Account Closure)

Understanding Coinbase Account Closure

1. Coinbase account closure is a non-reversible action that removes access to all associated wallets, trading history, and personal data stored on the platform.

2. Before initiating closure, users must withdraw all cryptocurrency balances and fiat funds from their accounts.

3. The process does not delete transaction records from the blockchain—those remain immutable and publicly verifiable.

4. Users with active recurring buys, staking positions, or pending transfers must resolve those before proceeding.

5. Two-factor authentication remains enforced until the final confirmation step, ensuring only authorized individuals can proceed.

Prerequisites for Permanent Deletion

1. All USD, EUR, GBP, and other supported fiat balances must be fully withdrawn to an external bank account.

2. Every cryptocurrency balance—including BTC, ETH, SOL, and stablecoins—must be sent to an external wallet address controlled by the user.

3. Users must cancel any active subscriptions such as Coinbase One, recurring purchases, or Coinbase Card auto-reloads.

4. Outstanding identity verification documents cannot be under review; all KYC statuses must be confirmed as complete or expired.

5. No open disputes, chargebacks, or unresolved support tickets may exist in the account dashboard.

Navigating the Official Closure Flow

1. Log in to coinbase.com using desktop browser—mobile app interface does not support full account deletion.

2. Go to Settings > Privacy > scroll to bottom and select Delete account.

3. Enter password again and confirm email address linked to the account.

4. Check the box acknowledging irreversible loss of access to historical data, API keys, and recovery phrases stored in Coinbase Wallet integration.

5. Click Permanently delete account; system sends a final confirmation email with 48-hour window to cancel.

Data Retention After Closure

1. Personal identification documents uploaded during KYC are retained for seven years per U.S. anti-money laundering regulations.

2. IP logs, login timestamps, and device fingerprints remain in Coinbase’s internal compliance systems beyond account termination.

3. Wallet addresses generated through Coinbase Wallet (if used) persist independently—deleting the Coinbase account does not erase those blockchain identities.

4. Transaction metadata tied to exchange-mandated reporting obligations stays archived even after UI-level account removal.

5. Customer service interactions logged via Zendesk retain audit trails separate from user-facing profile deletion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I recover my Coinbase account after clicking “Permanently delete”? A: No. Once confirmed, no support channel, escalation path, or internal override can restore the account or its credentials.

Q: Will deleting my Coinbase account affect my Coinbase Wallet app? A: Not directly. Coinbase Wallet operates as a non-custodial product with its own seed phrase. Account deletion severs only custodial wallet access—not self-custody functionality.

Q: Do I need to contact Coinbase support to close my account? A: No. The entire process is self-service via the web interface. Support agents cannot initiate or accelerate deletion.

Q: Are API keys invalidated immediately upon account deletion? A: Yes. All active API keys tied to the account are revoked within five minutes of final confirmation.