How to get verified in an online casino?
Verification (KYC - Know Your Customer) is a prerequisite for most licensed online casinos. This process is designed to confirm your identity, age and address, as well as prevent fraud and money laundering. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to verify quickly and without problems.
1. Why verification?
Verification allows the casino to:- Make sure you reach 18;
- Protect your account from scammers;
- Comply with the requirements of regulators and anti-corruption standards;
- Only allow real users to withdraw funds.
2. When is verification requested?
Typically, the procedure is initiated when:- first withdrawal of funds;
- change of payment details;
- suspicious activity;
- exceeding the amount of a certain limit (for example, 2,000 AUD).
3. What documents are required?
a) Identity card (one of):- Passport (spread with photo);
- Driver's license;
- National identity card.
- Utility bill not older than 3 months;
- Bank statement with address;
- Official letter from government agencies.
- Photo of a bank card (with closed numbers);
- Screenshot of an electronic wallet;
- Document from the bank.
4. How do I send documents?
Go to your personal account → section "Verification" or "Documents";- Download files in JPG, PNG or PDF format;
- Make sure that all corners and inscriptions are visible, nothing is cut off;
Do not edit images - this may cause a failure.
5. How long does the check take?
The standard period is from 1 to 72 hours. In popular casinos with round-the-clock support - faster. If more than 3 days have passed, write to the support service.
6. Possible reasons for failure:- Fuzzy photo of the document;
- The document is overdue;
- The information does not match the data in the account;
- Other people's documents used;
- The address is not confirmed by an official source.
7. How to speed up the process?
Prepare good quality documents in advance;- Make sure that the profile data and documents match;
- Use the same name in payment systems and account;
Do not send screenshots instead of photos (unless stated otherwise).
8. Is it safe to send documents?
If you play in a licensed casino (for example, with an MGA, Curacao or UKGC license), your data is transmitted through secure channels and is not used for third-party purposes. Check for an SSL certificate and regulator information in the site footer.
Passing verification is not a difficulty, but a standard part of the game in an honest casino. With competent preparation, the procedure takes no more than 10 minutes and eliminates problems with displaying winnings.