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Account Verification Requirements

When you open a bank account, you usually need to take some ID into the bank branch. Pepperstone is no different. We’re a regulated financial institution, so we need to know our customers and who's using our service.

We usually verify your identity with some photo ID and proof of address document/s. So depending on where you’re from and the type of account you are opening, we'll ask for you to verify your identity. If you are opening an account for a corporation, we also need to verify all information about the entity.

We’ll let you know exactly what kind of documents we need as you fill out your application.

The types of documents we accept are:

A valid Identification Document:

  • Passport
  • Driver's License
  • National ID
  • Government-issued photo ID (i.e. Resident card)
Requirements for the Identification Documents :
  1. Must include photo and show the full name, date of birth, date of issue/expiry and country of issue
  2. The document must be valid, legible and not blurry, and show all 4 corners
  3. The document must be PDF or JPEG. We don’t accept screenshots
  4. The document must be a coloured copy

A valid Proof of Address:

  • Utility bills (gas, electricity, phone or internet)
  • A bank or credit card statement
  • Government- issued tax document
  • Government issued tenancy agreement (Ejari or equivalent)

Requirements for Proof of Address verification :

  1. Must be issued within the last three months and show the full document
  2. Must include your name and residential address (P.O Boxes are not accepted)
  3. Name and residential address on the document must match the application form
  4. Must show the provision of services, such as money owed or paid
  5. The document must be PDF or JPEG in high quality. We don’t accept screenshots

    If you have any questions about your ID documents or want to find out more, please get in touch.

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      Risk warning: Trading CFDs and FX carries significant risk. Trading OTC derivatives may not be suitable for everyone so please ensure that you fully understand the risks involved and take care to manage your exposure. You have no ownership of the underlying asset. Pepperstone Financial Services (DIFC) Limited does not issue advice, recommendations or opinion in relation to acquiring, holding or disposing of OTC derivatives nor is Pepperstone a financial advisor. All services are provided on an execution only basis. Pepperstone Financial Services (DIFC) Limited only provides information of a general nature and does not take into account your financial objectives, personal circumstances. We recommend that you seek independent personal financial or legal advice.

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      The product issuer is Pepperstone Group Limited registered at Level 16, Tower One, 727 Collins St, Docklands, Victoria 3008, Australia and is licensed and regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, AFSL 414530. You should consider whether you are part of the product issuer’s target market by reviewing the TMD, and read the PDS and other legal documents to ensure you fully understand the risks before you make any trading decisions.