Individual Requirements

This article provides a comprehensive summary of the required fields, document types, and applicable conditions for onboarding individual customers to our platform.

To successfully onboard consumers or individual customers to the BVNK platform, the following information is required:

CategoryField / TypeRequiredFormat / Supported valuesNotes / ConditionsExample
Personal InformationFirst Name✅ YesStringJohn
Last Name✅ YesStringSyme
Date of Birth✅ YesYYYY-MM-DD1990-05-15
Nationality✅ YesISO 3166-1 Alpha-2US
Country of Residence✅ YesISO 3166-1 Alpha-2US
Contact InformationEmail Address✅ YesValid email address[email protected]
Address InformationStreet Address✅ YesString221B Baker Street
City✅ YesStringSyracuse
Postal Code✅ YesString12345
State⚠️ ConditionalStringMandatory for US residentsNew York
Country✅ YesISO 3166-1 Alpha-2US
Tax IdentificationTax ID Number✅ YesStringMandatory for US residents123-45-6789
CDD InformationIntended Use✅ YesTransfers to/from Own Wallet, Family & Friends, Investments, Goods & Services Purchases, DonationsInvestments
Employment Status✅ YesSelf-employed, Salaried, Unemployed, Retired, Not ProvidedSalaried
Source of Funds✅ YesSalary, Pension, Savings, Self-Employment, Crypto Trading, Gambling Winnings, Real Estate SalesSalary
PEP Status✅ YesNot a PEP, Former/Inactive PEP (within 2 years), Former/Inactive PEP (older than 2 years), Domestic PEP, Foreign PEP, Close Associates, Family MembersNot a PEP
Supported DocumentsDocument Type✅ YesPASSPORT, ID_CARD, DRIVER_LICENSE, RESIDENCE_PERMIT, SELFIEPASSPORT
Document SubType⚠️ ConditionalFRONT_SIDE, BACK_SIDEBACK_SIDE required if applicableFRONT_SIDE

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Make sure the image of oneself (SELFIE) is included along with the ID.

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Important

For double-sided documents, always upload FRONT_SIDE before BACK_SIDE. Verification cannot be completed unless both sides are submitted.

To streamline the onboarding process for individual customers, it's essential to submit identity documents that meet the following requirements:

Document Requirements:

  • The document must be valid and not expired.
  • It must be free from visible damage such as scratches, stains, or tears.
  • The applicant’s full name, date of birth, MRZ (Machine Readable Zone), and other key details must be clearly visible.
  • The document must belong to the individual being onboarded.

An ID document must include:

  • Full name, date of birth, a clear photograph, and (if applicable) a signature.
  • A unique document number.
  • Validity details such as the issue date or expiry date.

Photo Requirements:

  • The document image must be a high-quality original photo or scan (not a screenshot or an image from social media), in JPG, JPEG, PNG, or PDF format.
  • If the document has information on both sides, images of both sides must be provided.
  • The image must be in color, with a minimum resolution of 300 DPI or file size of at least 100 KB.
  • All document details must be readable.
  • The entire document, including all corners, must be visible—no cropping, obstructions, or foreign elements.
  • The image must not be digitally altered or edited.
  • Digital documents are generally not accepted unless explicitly allowed.