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How much does Swype actually need to know about you?
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GENERAL & COMPLIANCE • KYC
How much does Swype actually need to know about you?Every Swype card requires identity verification to activate. What you'll need to provide depends on the value of the card. |
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READING TIME 1 minute |
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YOU'LL NEED Depends on card value |
Short answer: you'll need to verify your identity to activate any Swype card. For cards up to $1,000, basic personal details are all that's needed. For cards over $1,000 — or if your total across all Swype cards reaches $1,000 — you'll also need to submit a selfie and an identity document.
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KYC is required to activate every card |
Identity verification isn't optional — it's a requirement before any Swype card can be activated and used. This is a legal requirement that helps protect both you and the financial system. What you'll need to provide depends on the value of the card you're activating.
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What's required, based on card value |
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Cards under $1,000
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Cards at or over $1,000 — or $1,000 aggregate Everything above, plus:
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What the $1,000 aggregate threshold means |
It's not just the value of a single card — it applies across all the Swype cards you hold. If you already have a Swype card worth $700 and receive a new one worth $400, you've crossed the $1,000 aggregate total. At that point, full verification with a selfie and ID will be required, even if neither card individually exceeds $1,000.
Good to know: you'll be prompted for whatever's needed during the activation process itself — you don't need to prepare anything in advance until you reach that step.