HOW TO WITHDRAW FROM KALSHI

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1. Step 1 — Portfolio → Withdraw
2. Step 2 — Choose your bank
3. Step 3 — Enter the amount
4. Step 4 — Confirm
5. Step 5 — Track it
6. If your withdrawal is stuck

TL;DR:

• 💸 Portfolio → Withdraw → choose bank → enter amount → confirm
• ⏱️ Bank: usually a few business days. Debit card: usually a few hours. Both free.
• 🚫 No fee. Kalshi sets withdrawal limits per account, and they rise as you use it.
• 🔐 First withdrawal requires completed KYC (SSN + photo ID)

Step 1 — Portfolio → Withdraw

Open the Kalshi app or kalshi.com. Tap Portfolio in the bottom nav, then Withdraw. Your available cash balance is shown at the top — that's what you can pull out today.

Step 2 — Choose your bank

Select the US bank account you linked when you signed up. If none is linked, link your bank account. Kalshi supports every major US bank plus most credit unions.

Step 3 — Enter the amount

Type the amount you want to withdraw, up to your available cash and your account's withdrawal limit. Money still tied up in open positions or pending settlement isn't withdrawable until those contracts close.

Step 4 — Confirm

Tap Confirm. Kalshi initiates the ACH transfer immediately. First-time withdrawals can take a day longer while the bank link finishes verifying — after that, expect a few business days for a bank withdrawal.

Step 5 — Track it

Portfolio → Activity shows every withdrawal with a status (Pending, Processing, Completed). If a withdrawal is still pending after a few business days, contact Kalshi support in the app.

If your withdrawal is stuck

Common causes:

• Cash still tied up in positions. Sell open contracts or wait for resolution — that money isn't available yet.
• KYC step missing. New accounts must complete SSN + photo ID before the first withdrawal. Federal requirement, not optional.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you withdraw from Kalshi?

Open the Kalshi app or website, go to Portfolio → Withdraw, choose your linked bank, enter the amount, and confirm. Bank withdrawals are free and usually arrive within a few business days; debit-card withdrawals are free and usually arrive within a few hours.

How long does a Kalshi withdrawal take?

Bank withdrawals usually take a few business days, and debit-card withdrawals usually arrive within a few hours. First-time withdrawals can take an extra day for the bank link to verify.

Are there fees to withdraw from Kalshi?

No — ACH withdrawals are free on Kalshi. You only pay the per-trade fee disclosed at order time. Kalshi charges no fee for bank or debit-card withdrawals.

Why is Kalshi not letting me withdraw?

The three common causes: (1) your account still has open positions or pending settlement that ties up the cash balance; (2) your bank link needs re-verification; (3) you have unresolved KYC steps. Check Portfolio → Activity for pending items, then contact Kalshi support if the balance still won't release.

Can you withdraw from Kalshi without SSN verification?

No. Because Kalshi is a CFTC-regulated exchange, full KYC — including SSN and photo ID — is required before your first withdrawal. This is federal law, not a Kalshi choice.