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Verification Document Requirements

Contents 1. Overview & Processing Time 2. General Submission Rules 3. Proof of Identity (POI) 4. Proof of Residence (POR) 5. What to ...

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In some regions, a single document containing both identity and address details is sufficient. Please follow the guidance shown in your client portal.

1. Overview & Processing Time

Verification consists of Proof of Identity (POI) and Proof of Residence (POR). Reviews are typically completed within 24 hours. If no update appears after this timeframe, please submit a request via the Help Center.

Before uploading, select your country/region and the document type in the client portal to see acceptable examples. Non-compliant files will be rejected and may delay processing.

Compliance Notice: AFT services are restricted for residents and nationals of certain countries/regions. We do not accept IDs issued by those authorities. Please refer to the applicable list shown in the client portal.

2. General Submission Rules

Corners visible: All four corners must be clearly shown.
Legibility: High quality, no glare or edits, all data readable.
Multi-page docs: Upload both sides/all pages as applicable.
File types: .jpg / .png / .bmp / .pdf (each file ≤ 50MB).
Language: Only the languages listed as supported in the client portal are accepted.

3. Proof of Identity (POI)

Purpose: To verify your name, age, photo, and the validity of your ID.
Issuing authority: Must be issued by a government or official authority; it does not have to be issued by your country of birth.

Accepted examples: Passport / National ID / Driver’s License

Compliance checklist:
· Name: Must match the account holder’s name.
· Date of birth: You must be 18+ years old.
· Photo: Face must be clearly visible.
· Validity: The ID must still be valid on the upload date with at least 6 months remaining.

4. Proof of Residence (POR)

Purpose: To confirm you reside in the country/region selected at account registration and hold long-term residency rights there.

Must include: Account holder’s name (same as POI), full residential address, and issue date (within the last 6 months).

Accepted examples: Utility bill (electricity/water/gas/internet/landline), recent bank statement, local tax bill, or bank reference letter issued in your country of residence.
Not accepted: Medical bills, shopping receipts, insurance policies, etc.

File specs: All corners visible and data readable; upload all pages if multi-page; supported formats .jpg/.png/.bmp/.pdf, each file ≤ 50MB.

5. What to Do If Your File Is Rejected

If your submission is rejected, a notification is sent to your registered email. Log in to the client portal to view the “Rejection Reason”, then correct and re-upload. If no additional steps are requested, simply follow the verification steps and submit again.

6. Common Rejection Reasons & Fixes

Blurry text/image: Re-shoot/scan with clear focus and no glare.

Expired/insufficient validity: Replace with a valid document having ≥ 1 month remaining.

Name/DOB missing or mismatch: Submit a document showing full name and date of birth matching the account.

Corners/pages missing: Ensure four corners are visible and upload both sides/all pages.

Unsupported document type: Submit from the accepted list (e.g., passport/national ID/utility bill).

Unsupported language: Re-submit in a language listed as supported in the client portal.

Edited/altered image: Provide the original, unedited image or PDF.

Issuing country mismatch: The document must be issued by an authority in the country/region selected in your profile.

Service area restrictions: If you see “Service not available in your region,” check the compliance list or contact support.

Special stamp requirement: Some regions (e.g., Nigeria) require an officially stamped birth certificate or designated document.

Tip: Place the document flat on a dark background with sufficient lighting. When using a phone, disable beauty/filters and avoid auto-cropping. For PDFs, export in original size as a single file without password protection.

Need help? If you receive repeated rejections or are unsure which document to submit, please create a request in the Help Center and attach screenshots and the rejection message. Our team will guide you through completion.

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