SUMSUB

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Important Notice

Starting from December 23, we are using SumSub for the KYC process.

Step 1: Registration and Initiating the Verification

Description: To begin the verification process, this endpoint provides you with an access token to launch the SUMSUB SDK.

API Endpoint: Create Verification

Request Parameters:

• type: SUMSUB

For more details, check the SUMSUB Web SDK documentation and Mobile SDK documentation.

You can also customize the SDK's appearance. For mobile devices, you can adjust the colors directly in the SDK:

• iOS: Customization Guide
• Android: Customization Guide
• Alternative Mobile SDKs: Customization Guide
  For the web version, we recommend using customizationName = Vault as an attribute in the withConf parameter. More info here: Web SDK Integration

Once the SDK is launched, the verification process begins.

Step 2: Verification Process

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You can choose to complete the verification on your current device or switch to your mobile phone at any time.

Step 2.1: Phone Verification

• Enter your phone number: You will receive a verification code via SMS.
• Verify the code: Input the received code to confirm your phone number.

Step 2.2: Provide Identity Document

• Select the issuing country and type of your identity document.
• Upload your document: Ensure the document is:
  • Scanned in a well-lit environment.
  • Free of reflections.
  • Not edited in any way.

Allow Camera Access
To upload a photo of your document, your browser must request permission to use your camera.

• Grant Permission: Click the "Allow" button when prompted by your browser (usually in the upper-left corner). For mobile devices, you’ll be asked to allow camera access directly.

Note: This step is available only with the Web SDK.
For document templates and more information, refer to SUMSUB Document Templates.

Step 2.3: Perform a Liveness Check

• Prepare your camera: Ensure your face is clearly visible in the frame.
• Position yourself in a well-lit area: Lighting is key to passing this step.
• Avoid covering your face: No hats, glasses, or masks.

Allow Camera Access
As with the previous steps, ensure your browser has permission to access your camera.

Step 2.4: Answer Additional Questions

• Provide personal details such as:
  • Full name, nationality, date, and place of birth.
  • Job title/profession and business activity.
  • Tax residency and Tax Identification Number (TIN).
  • Political exposure status (PEP).
  • Economic background and business relationship information.

Step 3: Verification Completion

Once all the steps are completed, the verification process will be finalized.

• Approval or Rejection: Your documents will either be approved or rejected. If rejected, you can resubmit your documents after correcting any issues.