Know Your Customer (KYC) verification is the legal identity-check process every UKGC-licensed casino must complete. It typically involves: government-issued photo ID (passport or driving licence), proof of address (utility bill or bank statement within the last 3 months), and verification that the payment method belongs to the player.
Smart UK operators run KYC up-front at registration; many run it only at withdrawal, which is where most player frustration arises. Complete verification documents early to avoid withdrawal delays.
Source-of-funds checks (SoF) are an additional, more invasive layer triggered above certain spend thresholds — typically requiring bank statements or pay slips. These are mandatory under UK AML law for high-spending players.
Example usage
- Photo ID + utility bill + bank statement (standard KYC pack)
Related terms
- AML (Anti-Money Laundering) — Regulations requiring operators to monitor and verify transactions to prevent money laundering through gambling.
- Financial vulnerability check — A frictionless background check using publicly available financial data — triggered above defined deposit thresholds.
- Source-of-funds check — An AML check requiring documentation of where your gambling deposits originated — typically pay slips or bank statements.
- UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) — The independent regulator of all commercial gambling in Great Britain, established under the Gambling Act 2005.