If identifying my identity with my license doesn’t work, can I take of my license

Since trying to prove my identity by using my phone to take a photo of my license isn’t working for accessing Apple Cash. Can I make a photo copy of my license both sides and use that to identify my identity?

iPhone 13 Pro, iOS 16

Posted on May 12, 2023 12:59 AM

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Posted on May 12, 2023 4:44 AM

Have you followed the instructions in this support article?


Identity verification for Apple Card or Apple Cash - Apple Support


The article states if you’re still having issues after several attempts to try to verify your identity again. If you don't see the option to verify your identity, contact Apple Support.


Here are the steps,


How to verify your identity for Apple Cash


  1. Go to your card info:
    • iPhone: Open the Wallet app, tap your Apple Cash card, tap the More button , then tap Card Details .
    • 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 address2
  • 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 Cash you must verify your identity.


If you enter the wrong information, try to verify your identity again. If you don't see the option to verify your identity, contact Apple Support.


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May 12, 2023 4:44 AM in response to DianeD59

Have you followed the instructions in this support article?


Identity verification for Apple Card or Apple Cash - Apple Support


The article states if you’re still having issues after several attempts to try to verify your identity again. If you don't see the option to verify your identity, contact Apple Support.


Here are the steps,


How to verify your identity for Apple Cash


  1. Go to your card info:
    • iPhone: Open the Wallet app, tap your Apple Cash card, tap the More button , then tap Card Details .
    • 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 address2
  • 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 Cash you must verify your identity.


If you enter the wrong information, try to verify your identity again. If you don't see the option to verify your identity, contact Apple Support.


May 15, 2023 9:10 AM in response to DianeD59

The identification requirements are because of the Patriot Act and other Federal statutes. It’s what’s known as > Know Your Customer <.


Here’s what has to match, Drivers License, Apple ID Information, credit report. Neither party can see all the information, and privacy laws prevent some of the sharing between different companies.


Here’s what has to match, Full Legal Name, Address, Date of Birth, Social Security Number. License cannot be expired. If any of the information does not match exactly, identification cannot be verified.


The support article I linked to above has a link for additional Official Apple Support. Please follow it. Apple Cash is service by Green Dot Bank. You may want to contact them also for additional support.


Contact Green Dot Bank by calling (877) 233-8552





May 15, 2023 8:56 AM in response to DianeD59

I wanted to know if I made a copy of my license, would I be able to verify my identity that way? Because it’s not working the other way. I don’t understand why I have to verify my identity again. I used to use cash back, then there was an update. Then I had to re-verify, and now it won’t accept my verification. I don’t understand why it won’t accept my license. Please instruct me on what to do? Or allow me to make a copy and verify it that way.

May 15, 2023 9:09 AM in response to Jeff Donald

I followed the directions to no avail. For some reason it’s not accepting my identity. But what I don’t understand is it was working until the software update now it won’t accept my identity. I’d like to access my Apple Cash so I can either use it as a payment or deposit in my bank. Please help me fix this problem. Like I said I originally had no problems accessing my Apple Cash until the the update.

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