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Withdrawal Sent Back to Cobo? Recovery Process & Next Steps

Updated over a week ago

During asset transfers, due to operational errors, platform handling discrepancies, or blockchain network issues, user funds may occasionally be returned by a third-party platform to a Cobo outbound pool address (i.e., not a standard deposit address). Such exceptional transactions cannot be automatically identified and credited, and must undergo manual review and compliance procedures.

As these returned funds often belong to end users of Cobo's enterprise clients, Cobo has implemented a tiered review mechanism and a mandatory cooling-off period to prevent fraud, false claims, and fund misappropriation, ensuring the authenticity and security of every returned transaction.

Subject to compliance requirements, Cobo will be committed to assisting clients in handling such matters rigorously and safeguarding the asset rights of end users.


Information Accuracy & Submission Deadline

To ensure the security and efficiency of processing, your organization must ensure that all submitted user information is truthful, complete, and accurate. Cobo will not be responsible for any delays or unrecoverable funds caused by false, incomplete, or incorrect information.

Furthermore, you must contact Cobo and submit the required documentation within 15 calendar days of the transaction. Any requests submitted after this deadline will not be processed.

Please ensure timely submission to facilitate our assistance.


I. Scope of Application

This process applies to transactions in which centralized platforms (e.g., exchanges or custodians) proactively return funds to a Cobo outbound address.


II. Processing Mechanism: Tiered Review + Cooling-off Period

Based on the amount returned, Cobo adopts the following tiered processing timelines:

Tier

Returned Amount (USD)

Cooling-Off Period (starts upon receipt of all required documents)

Level 1

< $5,000

7–15 business days delayed crediting

Level 2

$5,000–$10,000

15 calendar days processing delay

Level 3

> $10,000

30 calendar days processing delay

⚠️ Note: The cooling-off period is intended to mitigate fraud risk and verify transaction authenticity and ownership.


III. Required Supporting Documents

All screenshots and recordings must be clear, complete, and unedited.

A. User Account & Withdrawal Verification (Screen Recording Required)

  1. Login recording of the email used for the exchange account

    • Must show the email address clearly

  2. Login recording of the exchange platform

    • Navigate to transaction history

  3. Screenshot of account profile

    • Must include account ID and bound email/phone

  4. Withdrawal transaction details

    • TXID, token, amount, network, timestamp

  5. User’s timezone

    • Show Google search result (e.g., “Korea UTC+9”)


B. Refund Proof from the Third-Party Platform

  1. Official refund confirmation (screen recording)

    • Show original TXID and return TXID

  2. Communication history confirming refund

    • Emails or chats showing sender/recipient and timestamps

    • Platform’s acknowledgment of the refund


C. Required Information for Re-Crediting

  • Your Cobo deposit address

    • For memo-based tokens: memo/tag must be included

  • Return TXID

  • Returned token amount (and fiat equivalent, if applicable)


D. Additional Verification

Cobo will evaluate whether:

  • The transaction is within the acceptable processing timeframe (A third party must provide an explanation if the funds are returned more than 12 days after the withdrawal date.)

  • The materials sufficiently prove ownership and authenticity

Additional documentation may be requested if verification is incomplete.


E. Processing Fee

A 47 USDT manual processing fee applies to all returned-asset requests.

The fee is non-refundable if:

  • Documentation is falsified

  • Information mismatches platform records

  • Ownership cannot be verified


IV. Special Notes

  • All materials must be submitted together to avoid delays

  • Unclear, incomplete, or unverifiable cases may require extended review

  • Cobo may decline cases where ownership cannot be verified

  • Cobo will make reasonable efforts, but cannot guarantee fund recovery

  • User-side errors (e.g., wrong address, missing memo/tag) are not Cobo’s liability


V. Recommendations to Avoid Future Issues

Before making withdrawals, verify:

  • Is the address correct?

  • Is memo/tag required?

  • Does the receiving platform have special return policies (e.g., Binance, Upbit)?

For questions or case submission, please contact the Cobo Support Team.


Note: This guideline is subject to updates based on compliance policies or business changes. Please refer to the latest version.

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