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KYC Verification Requirements

KYC Verification Requirements

Last updated: 2025-09-11

Level 1 Verification

Required for Instant Buy/Sell and withdrawals (up to a total of R5000).

  • Personal details and address.
  • No additional documents required.

Level 2 Verification

Required for access to OTC services and/or withdraw up to R150 k per day. The following will be required:

  • Employment and marital details.
  • Color electronic copy of Identity document (RSA ID or international passport).
  • Selfie with identity document.
  • Proof of address
  • Utility bills and Wi-Fi statements are to be requested as first choice documents. Alternatively you may provide a lease agreement that is still valid or a bank statement that has the bank's stamp on it.
  • Proof of address documents must be no more than 3 months old.
  • Your name and address must be clearly visible on the document.
  • The entire document must be provided (ie., no screenshots).

Level 3 Verification

Required for access to arbitrage and Earn account services. This requires source of funds documentation to determine the origin of the funds that will be utilised. Accepted documents include:

  • 3 most recent months bank statements where you intend to fund your account
  • Salary statements; payslips from your employer are required.
  • If funds are derived from consulting fees, you will be required to provide corresponding invoices and/or service-level agreements.
  • If you wish to fund your account with crypto assets, you will be required to complete a crypto wealth declaration form provided by Fivewest. Additionally, the wallet address(es) from which such crypto assets will be transferred must be whitelisted.
  • Should the funds come from another source (e.g., investments, spousal donations and  home loans), sufficient proof thereof must be provided.

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