Is it normal to have to send over a copy of your passport when signing up for a trading account?
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They need ID yes, but I tend to use driver's licence and utility bill for address.
If they want to see a bank statement I've got an account with like £10 in I use for ID purposes only. -
Originally posted by SpontaneousOrder View PostIs it normal to have to send over a copy of your passport when signing up for a trading account?“Brexit is having a wee in the middle of the room at a house party because nobody is talking to you, and then complaining about the smell.”Comment
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Originally posted by SpontaneousOrder View PostIs it normal to have to send over a copy of your passport when signing up for a trading account?
"Money laundering regulations, which is now an EU directive"
In general any financial transactions where you can gain money (which means insurance doesn't have to comply) mean the financial firm needs to be able to identify who you are."You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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Thanks. I hate the fact that these days I'm essentially giving enough info to random people that they could kill me off and assume my identity :sComment
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Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostThey need ID yes, but I tend to use driver's licence and utility bill for address.
If they want to see a bank statement I've got an account with like £10 in I use for ID purposes only.Comment
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If you're looking for a brilliant trading tip I got this from a big hedge fund:
Please keep it to yourselves.Comment
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Originally posted by SueEllen View PostA sentence -
"Money laundering regulations, which is now an EU directive"
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Originally posted by greenlake View PostNon-EU service providers ask far fewer questions....
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