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What documentation is required to open a live trading account with Vantage?
To open a live trading account, Vantage requires the submission of proof of identity and proof of address documentation alongside your application, in accordance with applicable anti-money laundering (AML) regulations and industry Know Your Customer (KYC) standards.
The Proof of Identity (POI) document must meet the following criteria:
- The client’s full name on the document must match exactly with the name on the account.
- The client’s date of birth must indicate they are 18 years or older.
- The document must be valid and not expired.
- Both sides must be provided if it’s a two-page document.
- All four edges of the document should be visible.
- The document must be high-quality, clear, and legible.
- It must be officially issued by the government.
Acceptable Proof of Identity documents include:
- Valid Passport includes signature page
- Notarised (Certified) valid Driver Licence*
- Notarised (Certified) valid National Identity Card*
Accepted upload formats:
- Photo
- Scan
- Photocopy (All corners must be visible)
Accepted file types:
- .jpg
- .jpeg
- .png
- .pdf
The Proof of Address (POA) document must display:
- The full name of account holder, exactly matching the name on the Proof of Identity.
- The client's full name and residential address (no PO Box addresses).
- The issue date, which must be within the past 6 months.
- All four edges of the document should be visible.
- The document must be high-quality, clear, and legible.
- The document should be displayed in multi-color.
Acceptable Proof of Address documents include:
- Bank Statement
- Utility Bill (Gas, Electricity, Water, Phone, Internet)
- Tax Document by Government Issued
- Certificate of Citizenship
- Utility Bill (Gas, Electricity, Water, Phone, Internet)
- Tax Document by Government Issued
- Certificate of Citizenship
If you cannot provide any of the mentioned documents above. You may submit a secondary photo ID with your address information, such as a copy of your passport or driving license or National ID which has not been used already for the purpose of your identification.
You can also view our video tutorials on your proof of identity and proof of address documentation requirements to get a better understanding of the acceptable documentation.
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