Applies to: CFD and Futures
Short answer
You verify your identity once, before your first payout. Have a valid photo ID and a proof of address from the last 3 months ready, and be prepared to take a live selfie.
When is KYC required?
Before your first payout on a funded or instant funded account
Before your first affiliate payout
Verification is done once per person, and only one verified profile is allowed per individual.
What you'll need
1. Proof of identity
A live photo of a valid, unexpired document: passport, national ID card, driver's licence or residence permit.
Check which documents are accepted in your country: sumsub.com/supported-documents
2. Live selfie
A live selfie or short video that clearly shows your face and matches your ID.
3. Proof of address
Dated within the last 3 months and showing your full address. Any one of these:
Bank statement
Utility bill (electricity, water, internet)
Government-issued letter
Lease agreement signed by both parties
Credit card statement
Employer letter confirming your address
House purchase deed
If you have none of these, an ID document that shows your full address may be accepted. It must be a different document from the one you used as proof of identity.
How to verify
Open the Verification tab in your dashboard and follow the steps.
Complete verification on your own device and your normal internet connection. Using a virtual machine, remote desktop or proxy is not allowed and may cause verification to fail, extra checks, or payout delays.
AML screening
Every user is automatically screened against:
Global sanctions and watchlists, including OFAC, UN, HMT and EU
Politically exposed person (PEP) databases
Adverse media reports
Extra checks you may be asked for
Live KYC/AML check: during a payout review we may ask for an additional live verification, for example if documents are unclear or details don't match. This is case by case, not required for everyone.
Expired documents: your documents must stay valid. If one expires you may need to resubmit, which can delay payouts.
Good to know
Verification decisions are made by our third-party provider and cannot be overridden by Blue Guardian.
Multiple profiles are not allowed. If you created a second profile by mistake, contact [email protected] before you reach a payout or funding stage.