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.
- The document must include an official photo or photograph of the account holder.
- 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
- Valid driver's licence*
- Valid national identity card*
Accepted upload formats:
- Photo
- Scan
- Photocopy (all corners must be visible)
Accepted file types (up to 5 MB):
- .jpg
- .jpeg
- .png
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-colour.
Acceptable proof of address documents include:
- Bank statement
- Utility bill (gas, electricity, water, phone, internet)
- Government-issued tax document
- Certificate of citizenship
If you’re unable to provide any of the proof of address documents above. You may submit a secondary photo ID that includes your address and is valid, such as a driver's license or national ID. Please note that this submission is subject to approval, and the ID must not have been used previously for identification purposes.
You can also view our video tutorials on proof of identity and proof of address documentation requirements to get a better understanding of the acceptable documentation.
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