What info is required for a Payee?

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Overview

• Payee registered through the Pockyt Merchant platform directly can receive Pockyt emails and can log in to the Payee Portal to complete additional information.
• Non-Pockyt user: Registered through the merchant API and are only in contact with the merchant. They will not receive Pockyt emails directly and cannot log in to the Payee Portal. The merchant can only log in to the Merchant Portal to complete additional information on their behalf.

Government ID Types

When submitting identity verification (KYC) information, it's important to provide the correct type of government-issued ID. Below is a list of supported ID types and their intended use:

Individuals:

• ID_CARD
  A government-issued national identity card.
• SSN
  A U.S. Social Security Number. Used primarily for U.S.-based individuals.
• PASSPORT
  A government-issued passport. Acceptable for international identity verification.
• DRIVER_LICENSE
  A valid driver’s license issued by a government authority.

Businesses:

• BUSINESS_REGISTRATION_CERT
  An official certificate confirming the legal registration of a business. Typically includes the business name, registration number, incorporation date, and issuing authority.

Information Required for Pockyt User

Individual

Personal Identity

• First Name
• Last Name
• Date of Birth
• Government Issued ID Type
  • SSN / ID Card / Passport / Driver License
  • If the payee is a U.S. citizen, then only SSN can be selected here.
• ID Number

Contact Information

• Email Address
• Phone Number (Optional)
• Street Address
• Street Address Line 2 (Optional)
• City
• State/Province
• Country
• Zip/Postal Code

Documents (When auto KYC fails, payees need to upload documents to activate their accounts.)

• Citizenship & Tax document
  • W8 for US Payee
  • W9 for Non-US Payee
• Government ID photos
  • Passport
  • National ID
  • Other

Company

Company Information

• Company Name
• Registration Number (Optional)
• Street Address
• Street Address Line 2 (Optional)
• City
• State/Province
• Country
• Zip/Postal Code

Contact Information

• First Name
• Last Name
• Email Address
• Phone Number (Optional)

Documents (When auto KYC fails, payees need to upload documents to activate their accounts.)

• Tax document
  • W8 for Non-US Payee
  • W9 for US Payee
• Government ID photos
• Business License

Information Required for Non-Pockyt User

Individual

Personal Identity

• First Name
• Last Name
• Date of Birth
• Government Issued ID Type
• ID Number

Contact Information

• Email Address
• Phone Number (Optional)
• Street Address
• Street Address Line 2 (Optional)
• City
• State/Province
• Country
• Zip/Postal Code

Company

Company Information

• Company Name
• Registration Number (Optional)
• Street Address
• Street Address Line 2 (Optional)
• City
• State/Province
• Country
• Zip/Postal Code

Contact Information

• First Name
• Last Name
• Email Address
• Phone Number (Optional)