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Hi!
I’ve used Apple Pay for sometime now. I received a payment and it is requesting I verify my identity before I even accept. I have never had this before. It is asking for my social security number, birthdate, address and to scan my drivers license. This seems quite invasive. Is this new?
Thank you!
iPhone 11, iOS 14
It's not new but is required based on conditions described in Identity verification for Apple Card or Apple Cash - Apple Support
Also see the following from that same support document:
When you'll be asked to verify your identity
You'll be asked to verify your identity based on how much you use Apple Cash. You may not add or receive $500 or more in total without verifying your identity. You might also be asked to verify your identity prior to this limit.
To protect your account and the security of your money, you might be asked to verify your identity when using Apple Cash, even if you have previously done so.
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Why you'll be asked for your personal data
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.
It's not new but is required based on conditions described in Identity verification for Apple Card or Apple Cash - Apple Support
Also see the following from that same support document:
When you'll be asked to verify your identity
You'll be asked to verify your identity based on how much you use Apple Cash. You may not add or receive $500 or more in total without verifying your identity. You might also be asked to verify your identity prior to this limit.
To protect your account and the security of your money, you might be asked to verify your identity when using Apple Cash, even if you have previously done so.
and
Why you'll be asked for your personal data
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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