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:
Category | Field / Type | Required | Format / Supported values | Notes / Conditions | Example |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Personal Information | First Name | ✅ Yes | String | John | |
Last Name | ✅ Yes | String | Syme | ||
Date of Birth | ✅ Yes | YYYY-MM-DD | 1990-05-15 | ||
Nationality | ✅ Yes | ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2 | US | ||
Country of Residence | ✅ Yes | ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2 | US | ||
Contact Information | Email Address | ✅ Yes | Valid email address | [email protected] | |
Address Information | Street Address | ✅ Yes | String | 221B Baker Street | |
City | ✅ Yes | String | Syracuse | ||
Postal Code | ✅ Yes | String | 12345 | ||
State | ⚠️ Conditional | String | Mandatory for US residents | New York | |
Country | ✅ Yes | ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2 | US | ||
Tax Identification | Tax ID Number | ✅ Yes | String | Mandatory for US residents | 123-45-6789 |
CDD Information | Intended Use | ✅ Yes | Transfers to/from Own Wallet, Family & Friends, Investments, Goods & Services Purchases, Donations | Investments | |
Employment Status | ✅ Yes | Self-employed, Salaried, Unemployed, Retired, Not Provided | Salaried | ||
Source of Funds | ✅ Yes | Salary, Pension, Savings, Self-Employment, Crypto Trading, Gambling Winnings, Real Estate Sales | Salary | ||
PEP Status | ✅ Yes | Not a PEP, Former/Inactive PEP (within 2 years), Former/Inactive PEP (older than 2 years), Domestic PEP, Foreign PEP, Close Associates, Family Members | Not a PEP | ||
Supported Documents | Document Type | ✅ Yes | PASSPORT , ID_CARD , DRIVER_LICENSE , RESIDENCE_PERMIT , SELFIE | PASSPORT | |
Document SubType | ⚠️ Conditional | FRONT_SIDE, BACK_SIDE | BACK_SIDE required if applicable | FRONT_SIDE |
Make sure the image of oneself (
SELFIE
) is included along with the ID.
Important
For double-sided documents, always upload
FRONT_SIDE
beforeBACK_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.
Updated 7 days ago