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Why does Apple ask me for my full SSN to use Apple Cash?

Why does is Apple asking me for my full SSN to use Apple Cash?


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Posted on Dec 17, 2019 2:29 PM

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Posted on Dec 17, 2019 2:32 PM

See the following from Identity verification for Apple Card or Apple Cash - Apple Support


Person to person payments and the Apple Cash card are services provided by Green Dot Bank, member FDIC, a regulated financial institution. Green Dot Bank is required by federal law to verify the identity of its customers.


To verify your identity, Green Dot Bank will request social security numbers and other personal information to ensure that customers are eligible to use the service.



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Dec 17, 2019 2:32 PM in response to lalo80

See the following from Identity verification for Apple Card or Apple Cash - Apple Support


Person to person payments and the Apple Cash card are services provided by Green Dot Bank, member FDIC, a regulated financial institution. Green Dot Bank is required by federal law to verify the identity of its customers.


To verify your identity, Green Dot Bank will request social security numbers and other personal information to ensure that customers are eligible to use the service.



Why does Apple ask me for my full SSN to use Apple Cash?

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