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How do I verify my identity

iPhone 7, iOS 14

Posted on Apr 5, 2021 8:19 PM

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Posted on Apr 10, 2021 7:00 PM

This link has all the available information - Identity verification for Apple Card or Apple Cash - Apple Support



How to verify your identity for Apple Card

If you are asked to scan your valid Driver License or State ID when you apply for Apple Card,1 follow these steps:

  1. Scan the front of your Photo ID and tap Continue
  2. Scan the back of your Photo ID and tap Continue

To rescan your Photo ID, tap Scan Again.

If your Apple Card application was declined because your identification information couldn't be verified, learn what you can do.


How to verify your identity for Apple Cash

  1. Go to your card info:
    • iPhone: Open the Wallet app, tap your Apple Cash card, then tap 
    • iPad: Open the Settings app, tap Wallet & Apple Pay, then tap your Apple Cash card.
    • Apple Watch: Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, tap Wallet & Apple Pay, then tap your Apple Cash card. 
  1. Tap Verify Identity. 
  2. Follow the onscreen steps. When capturing your Driver License or state ID card, use these tips: 
    • Place your card on a dark background. 
    • Capture all four corners of your card. 
    • Make sure that there's nothing between your device's camera and the card that would obscure it.

The first time that you verify your identity, you might be asked for this information:

  • Your full name
  • Your social security number
  • Your date of birth
  • Your home address3
  • Answers to questions regarding your personal history
  • An image of your valid Driver License or state ID card

To use all the features of Apple Cash2 and send and receive money with Apple Pay, you must verify your identity.


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Apr 10, 2021 7:00 PM in response to Leedagoat

This link has all the available information - Identity verification for Apple Card or Apple Cash - Apple Support



How to verify your identity for Apple Card

If you are asked to scan your valid Driver License or State ID when you apply for Apple Card,1 follow these steps:

  1. Scan the front of your Photo ID and tap Continue
  2. Scan the back of your Photo ID and tap Continue

To rescan your Photo ID, tap Scan Again.

If your Apple Card application was declined because your identification information couldn't be verified, learn what you can do.


How to verify your identity for Apple Cash

  1. Go to your card info:
    • iPhone: Open the Wallet app, tap your Apple Cash card, then tap 
    • iPad: Open the Settings app, tap Wallet & Apple Pay, then tap your Apple Cash card.
    • Apple Watch: Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, tap Wallet & Apple Pay, then tap your Apple Cash card. 
  1. Tap Verify Identity. 
  2. Follow the onscreen steps. When capturing your Driver License or state ID card, use these tips: 
    • Place your card on a dark background. 
    • Capture all four corners of your card. 
    • Make sure that there's nothing between your device's camera and the card that would obscure it.

The first time that you verify your identity, you might be asked for this information:

  • Your full name
  • Your social security number
  • Your date of birth
  • Your home address3
  • Answers to questions regarding your personal history
  • An image of your valid Driver License or state ID card

To use all the features of Apple Cash2 and send and receive money with Apple Pay, you must verify your identity.


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