A method for processing account information in a block chain is provided. A computer device receives identity information and a transfer request, the transfer request requesting to transfer a resource in an account to a target account, the target account being generated by a certificate center. The computer device obtains owner information of the account from the certificate center according to the transfer request. The computer device compares the identity information and the owner information. The computer device transmits an authentication request to the block chain in response to determining that the identity information and the owner information are consistent, the authentication request requesting the block chain to transfer the resource in the account to the target account.