How to correctly submit KYC proof of identity & address documents - Verification Documents / What to do when my identity verification failsUpdated a year ago
There are some cases where you need to send us additional documentation to be able to use your BitRail account.
- BitRail account sign-up: if you do not complete our automated identity verification process, you need to send us two documents as described below, so that we can complete your identity verification and activate your account. Read this article for additional information.
One Government Photo ID, and
One Recent Utility Bill or Account Statement
- Change or update your mailing address: if you need to update your mailing address in BitRail, you need to send us a document providing proof of your new address.
- If your BitRail account has already been verified, you need to send us one Recent Utility Bill or Account Statement.
- If your BitRail account has not been verified, you need to send us one Government Photo ID, and one Recent Utility Bill or Account Statement.
- Read this article for additional information.
Read the instructions below to see which documents we accept.
BitRail adheres to regulatory best practices and guidelines to ensure security and limit the risk of fraud for our customers and their funds. As part of BitRail’s application process, all prospective customers must complete our Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) verification processes. This process requires you to provide proof of identity and pass verification checks.
BitRail Proof of Identity (POI)/Proof of Address (POA) KYC Guidelines:
- Upload a copy of your valid identification and/or document in PNG, JPEG, or PDF format and be no larger than 4MB in size
- The image must be high quality, unobstructed and uncropped. All documents provided must be easily legible and of high-resolution
- If an image it must show a full document page
- If submitting a document it must be issued in the applicant’s name and show their current residential address
POI/POA Document | Type | Details |
Current valid Driver’s License, State Identification Card, Weapons Carry Permit, or Passport | Government Photo ID |
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Bank, credit card, or mortgage statement (either hard copy or electronic statements are acceptable) | Bill or Account Statement |
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Utility (water, gas, or electricity), landline telephone, cable/satellite TV, internet bill (either hard copy or electronic statements are acceptable) | Bill or Account Statement |
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Please send your documents to our Customer Support.