Coinbase uses identity verification in order to comply with Know Your Customer (KYC) laws. KYC is a way to identify and confirm that a customer is who they say they are. It’s a multi-step process that helps prevent the creation and use of fraudulent accounts.
As a Coinbase customer in Singapore, you can use Singpass to verify your identity.
To verify your identity:
Sign in to your Coinbase account.
Access the Document verification page.
New customers will see Verify your ID in the account creation prompts.
Select Yes, verify with singpass.
Scan the Singpass QR code using the Singpass app on your mobile device.
Alternatively, use Password login.
Select your preferred verification method.
Review the information that will be collected and select I Agree.
You’ll be redirected to Coinbase.com. Select Confirm.
Follow the prompts to provide additional KYC information.
Select Let’s go to complete the KYC process.
To verify your identity:
Access the Coinbase mobile app.
Access the Document verification page.
New customers will see Verify your ID in the account creation prompts.
Select Yes, verify with singpass.
Select the QR code by tapping it.
Alternatively, use Password login.
Select your preferred verification method.
Review the information that will be collected and select I Agree.
You’ll be redirected to Coinbase.com. Select Confirm.
Follow the prompts to provide additional KYC information.
Select Let’s go to complete the KYC process.
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