Risk-Based Approach
All customers and transactions are subject to ongoing monitoring under anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. Depending on the level of risk, one of three types of due diligence is applied:
- SDD (Simplified Due Diligence): Used for very low-risk, small transactions below the regulatory threshold;
- CDD (Customer Due Diligence): Standard verification applied in most cases;
- EDD (Enhanced Due Diligence): Used for high-risk clients, unusually large transactions, or any suspicious activity.
Additionally, full KYC verification is mandatory when:
- A transaction is considered unusual or suspicious;
- A customer’s total deposits exceed €5,000 (lifetime);
- Any withdrawal request is made.
Required Documents
During the KYC process, users must provide the following:
- Proof of identity: government-issued photo ID (passport, driver’s license, or national ID). In some cases, both sides are required.
- A selfie with the ID, showing the user holding the ID for verification purposes.
- Proof of residence: A recent bank statement or utility bill.
Document Verification Guidelines
Proof of ID
- Must include a visible signature;
- Must not originate from restricted countries (see list below);
- Full name must match that of the account holder;
- Expiration date must be valid for at least three months;
- Holder must be at least 18 years old.
Proof of Residence
- Must be a bank statement or utility bill;
- Must not originate from restricted countries (see list below);
- Full name must match the ID;
- Must be issued within the last 3 months.
Selfie with ID
- The person in the selfie must match the photo on the ID;
- The ID shown in the selfie must be the same one submitted in the “Proof of ID” section.
Restricted Countries
The following countries and regions are not accepted:
- Austria;
- France, and its territories;
- Germany;
- The Netherlands and its territories;
- Spain;
- Union of the Comoros;
- United Kingdom;
- The United States and its territories;
- All FATF-blacklisted jurisdictions;
- Any additional locations prohibited by the Anjouan Offshore Financial Authority
Notes on the KYC Process
- If verification fails, the reason is recorded and a support ticket is created. The ticket number and explanation are sent to the user.
- Once the account is verified and restrictions are removed, the user will be notified.
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