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Verification

"Know Your Customer” (KYC) obligations require Stripe to verify that account holders are operating from the business addresses they provide in their account application.

See below for more information on documents for identity and home address verification, tax ID verification troubleshooting, beneficial ownership definitions and more.

What do I need to do to verify my Stripe account?
The information Stripe is required to collect differs from country to country and typically includes information about (but is not limited to): The…
Documents for identity and home address verification
Stripe may require additional documentation to verify the identity and home address of individuals connected to a Stripe account. To verify this…
Documents for business verification
Stripe may require additional documentation for verification if it cannot be done automatically. Acceptable documents vary by country and must include…
Uploading photo of government-issued ID FAQ
Stripe may require users to upload a photo of a government-issued photo ID and a selfie for identity verification to the Dashboard. The photos must be…
Bank account ownership verification
Stripe may need to verify that bank account information, such as the legal owner's name and account number, match the information on the user's Stripe…
Do I have to have a business website to sign up for Stripe?
To start using Stripe, you must provide a URL for any website, social media profile or mobile application that you use to promote your business or sell…
Website ownership verification during Stripe account application
Stripe may need to verify website ownership during the account application process to ensure compliance with the Stripe Services Agreement. You'll…
Requirements to open a Stripe account in another country
In order to open a Stripe account in a country different than your primary business country, you'll need a legal entity, tax ID, physical location…
Stripe Terminal payments and PCI compliance
PCI validation for in-person payments is handled differently than for online payments. For in-person payments such as those collected through Stripe…
Representative authority verification
In certain markets, such as Singapore, we are required to verify that the business representative holds a position of authority in the business. A…
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