KYC Headaches? These 5 Tricks Saved Me Hours

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KYC is annoying. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve had to resend the same selfie or wait three days just to get a “We couldn’t verify your address” email.

But after messing up more than once, I finally figured out how to handle it smarter. Keep reading to see what worked for me (and might work for you too).

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Speed Up KYC Process in 5 Steps

1. Use the Same Info Every Time

One of my first mistakes was signing up with a shortened version of my name, and then sending an ID with the full version. Boom—instant delay.

If you’re filling out a sign-up form, use your full legal name, not your nickname. Same for your address. No abbreviations. If your ID says “Apartment 12B,” don’t type just “12.”

I also had an issue once where my email had a typo—missing one letter—and I didn’t even realize it. That one typo made me miss the KYC email completely. Double-check before you hit submit. It’ll save you a mess later.

2. Scan Your Docs Before You Need Them

I used to wait until the casino asked for KYC to dig through drawers for my passport. Not anymore.

Now I keep a folder on my phone and laptop with all the usual stuff ready to go:

Passport photo page
Utility bill from the last 3 months
A bank statement with my name and address
A clean selfie holding my ID

I name the files clearly—like passport_front.jpg and bill_march2025.pdf—so I don’t have to guess what’s what. Some sites ask for specific sides or file types, and this helps a ton.

Big tip: Make sure the scan is clear. Not dark, not cropped, not sideways. If it looks like something a scammer would send, you’ll probably get rejected.

3. Know What They Really Want

One of the most annoying parts is when they say “proof of address” but don’t tell you what counts. I once sent a screenshot of my online banking app, and it got rejected. Twice.

Now I stick to what works:

Utility bills (gas, water, power)
Bank statements (PDF from the bank, not screenshots)
Government letters or tax documents

What doesn’t work?

Screenshots
Delivery invoices
Stuff with no logo or no date

Also, check the doc date. If it’s older than 3 months, it’s getting tossed. That’s especially true if you’re trying your luck at the newest online casino—they usually play it safe and ask for stricter verification, at least early on.

4. Don’t Use a VPN for This Part

So this one hurt. I use a VPN a lot when I play, especially when I travel. But when I tried to verify my account while connected to a server in Spain, the casino flagged it as “suspicious activity.”

My account got frozen for two days.

Now I play it safe. I turn off the VPN just while doing KYC stuff. Once I’m verified, I go back to using it.

And if you’re using a VPN because you’re somewhere the site isn’t allowed? Just know they can tell. And they might shut you down before you even cash out.

5. Take the Upload Seriously

I used to rush this part. Just grabbed my phone, snapped a selfie holding my ID, and sent it in. Problem? My face was half in the dark and my thumb was covering part of the ID number.

So of course they rejected it.

Now I do it like this: