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    3. ID Documents Accepted for Identity Verification

    ID Documents Accepted for Identity Verification

    Modified on: January 22, 2025

    When you open a new trading account, you can start trading immediately with a grace period of 30 days without verification.

    During this time, you can deposit up to $2,000 without needing to verify your identity.

    However, after the 30-day period, you will be required to complete Identity verification process to continue trading.

    Failing to complete the verification process after the grace period will result in restrictions on your account, including the inability to trade until verification is completed.

    We are able to accept the following Proof of Identity (POI) documents for identity verification:

    > Passport

    > Drivers License

    > Residence Documentation

    > National Identity Card

    Similar documents like temporary residence permits are unacceptable as proof of identification. 

    Requirements:

    > Needs to be a government-issued document.

    > Must state your Date of Birth. 

    > Password-protected documents cannot be accepted.

    > Client must be aged 18 or over.

    > Document cannot be expired, must still be valid/in date*.
    *Submissions of documents expiring within 5 days will be rejected.

    > Cannot be a screenshot from a computer or mobile device.

    > We need to have the front and back of the document 

    > Must be able to see the full document. All four corners and not cropped.

    > File format: .jpeg or .png files only.

    Documents that look tampered with or illegitimate will be denied.

    *Minors under the age of 18 will have their account suspended.


    Acceptable:

        

    > All four corners are visible.
    > Information is clear and legible.

    > No editing.

    > All requirements are present.

    Not Acceptable:

          

    > Damaged document.
    > Information is not clear.

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