{"id":4823,"date":"2026-01-07T10:48:35","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T05:18:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gridlines.io\/blogs\/?p=4823"},"modified":"2026-01-20T13:16:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T07:46:14","slug":"kyc-documents-for-banks-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gridlines.io\/blogs\/kyc-documents-for-banks-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"KYC Documents for Banks: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gridlines.io\/blogs\/kyc-documents-for-banks-what-you-need-to-know\/#What_Is_KYC_and_Why_Do_Banks_Need_It\" title=\"What Is KYC and Why Do Banks Need It?\">What Is KYC and Why Do Banks Need It?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gridlines.io\/blogs\/kyc-documents-for-banks-what-you-need-to-know\/#Types_of_KYC_for_Bank_Account_Opening\" title=\"Types of KYC for Bank Account Opening\">Types of KYC for Bank Account Opening<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gridlines.io\/blogs\/kyc-documents-for-banks-what-you-need-to-know\/#1_Minimum_KYC\" title=\"1. Minimum KYC\">1. Minimum KYC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gridlines.io\/blogs\/kyc-documents-for-banks-what-you-need-to-know\/#2_Full_KYC\" title=\"2. Full KYC\">2. Full KYC<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gridlines.io\/blogs\/kyc-documents-for-banks-what-you-need-to-know\/#Core_KYC_Document_Categories\" title=\"Core KYC Document Categories\">Core KYC Document Categories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gridlines.io\/blogs\/kyc-documents-for-banks-what-you-need-to-know\/#1_Proof_of_Identity_POI\" title=\"1. Proof of Identity (POI)\">1. Proof of Identity (POI)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gridlines.io\/blogs\/kyc-documents-for-banks-what-you-need-to-know\/#Commonly_Accepted_POI_Documents\" title=\"Commonly Accepted POI Documents\">Commonly Accepted POI Documents<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gridlines.io\/blogs\/kyc-documents-for-banks-what-you-need-to-know\/#2_Proof_of_Address_POA\" title=\"2. Proof of Address (POA)\">2. Proof of Address (POA)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/gridlines.io\/blogs\/kyc-documents-for-banks-what-you-need-to-know\/#Commonly_Accepted_POA_Documents\" title=\"Commonly Accepted POA Documents\">Commonly Accepted POA Documents<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/gridlines.io\/blogs\/kyc-documents-for-banks-what-you-need-to-know\/#3_Photograph\" title=\"3. Photograph\">3. Photograph<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/gridlines.io\/blogs\/kyc-documents-for-banks-what-you-need-to-know\/#PAN_Card_Why_It_Matters_More_Than_You_Think\" title=\"PAN Card: Why It Matters More Than You Think\">PAN Card: Why It Matters More Than You Think<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/gridlines.io\/blogs\/kyc-documents-for-banks-what-you-need-to-know\/#Aadhaar_and_eKYC_How_Digital_Verification_Changed_Banking\" title=\"Aadhaar and eKYC: How Digital Verification Changed Banking\">Aadhaar and eKYC: How Digital Verification Changed Banking<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/gridlines.io\/blogs\/kyc-documents-for-banks-what-you-need-to-know\/#What_Is_eKYC\" title=\"What Is eKYC?\">What Is eKYC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/gridlines.io\/blogs\/kyc-documents-for-banks-what-you-need-to-know\/#Benefits_of_eKYC\" title=\"Benefits of eKYC\">Benefits of eKYC<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/gridlines.io\/blogs\/kyc-documents-for-banks-what-you-need-to-know\/#KYC_for_Different_Types_of_Bank_Accounts\" title=\"KYC for Different Types of Bank Accounts\">KYC for Different Types of Bank Accounts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/gridlines.io\/blogs\/kyc-documents-for-banks-what-you-need-to-know\/#Savings_Account\" title=\"Savings Account\">Savings Account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/gridlines.io\/blogs\/kyc-documents-for-banks-what-you-need-to-know\/#Salary_Account\" title=\"Salary Account\">Salary Account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/gridlines.io\/blogs\/kyc-documents-for-banks-what-you-need-to-know\/#Current_Account_Businesses\" title=\"Current Account (Businesses)\">Current Account (Businesses)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/gridlines.io\/blogs\/kyc-documents-for-banks-what-you-need-to-know\/#Minor_Account\" title=\"Minor Account\">Minor Account<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/gridlines.io\/blogs\/kyc-documents-for-banks-what-you-need-to-know\/#Common_Reasons_KYC_Gets_Rejected\" title=\"Common Reasons KYC Gets Rejected\">Common Reasons KYC Gets Rejected<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/gridlines.io\/blogs\/kyc-documents-for-banks-what-you-need-to-know\/#How_Banks_Verify_KYC_Documents\" title=\"How Banks Verify KYC Documents\">How Banks Verify KYC Documents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/gridlines.io\/blogs\/kyc-documents-for-banks-what-you-need-to-know\/#KYC_Updates_When_and_Why_You_Need_Them\" title=\"KYC Updates: When and Why You Need Them\">KYC Updates: When and Why You Need Them<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/gridlines.io\/blogs\/kyc-documents-for-banks-what-you-need-to-know\/#Final_Thoughts_KYC_Is_About_Trust_Not_Just_Compliance\" title=\"Final Thoughts: KYC Is About Trust, Not Just Compliance\">Final Thoughts: KYC Is About Trust, Not Just Compliance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Opening a bank account today is far easier than it was a decade ago. No long queues, no repeated visits, no thick files of photocopies. And yet, one thing hasn\u2019t changed \u2014 <strong>KYC<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KYC (Know Your Customer) remains the foundation of trust in the banking system. Whether you\u2019re opening a savings account, a current account, or a salary account, banks need to know <strong>who you are, where you live, and how to reach you<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But despite how common KYC is, confusion still exists.<br>Which documents are mandatory?<br>Is Aadhaar compulsory?<br>Can you open an account without out PAN?<br>What\u2019s the difference between full KYC and minimum KYC?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide answers all of that \u2014 clearly, simply, and without legal jargon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_KYC_and_Why_Do_Banks_Need_It\"><\/span><strong>What Is KYC and Why Do Banks Need It?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>KYC stands for <strong>Know Your Customer<\/strong>. It\u2019s a regulatory requirement mandated by the <strong>Reserve Bank of India (RBI)<\/strong> to prevent:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identity fraud<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Money laundering<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Terror financing<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Benami and shell accounts<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>From a bank\u2019s perspective, KYC isn\u2019t paperwork \u2014 it\u2019s <strong>risk control<\/strong>. From a customer\u2019s perspective, it\u2019s the price of participating in a secure financial ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every bank in India \u2014 public, private, or digital \u2014 follows KYC norms. The only difference lies in <strong>how smoothly<\/strong> they implement them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_KYC_for_Bank_Account_Opening\"><\/span><strong>Types of KYC for Bank Account Opening<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we jump into documents, it\u2019s important to understand that <strong>not all KYC is the same<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Minimum_KYC\"><\/span><strong>1. Minimum KYC<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allows limited transactions<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower balance and withdrawal limits<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Often used for basic savings or Jan Dhan accounts<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Full_KYC\"><\/span><strong>2. Full KYC<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No major restrictions<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Required for regular savings, current, and salary accounts<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mandatory for loans, credit cards, and investment products<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people eventually need <strong>full KYC<\/strong> to use banking services without friction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Core_KYC_Document_Categories\"><\/span><strong>Core KYC Document Categories<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Banks typically ask for documents under <strong>three broad categories<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Proof of Identity (POI)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of Address (POA)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recent Photograph<br><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s break these down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Proof_of_Identity_POI\"><\/span><strong>1. Proof of Identity (POI)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This establishes <strong>who you are<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Commonly_Accepted_POI_Documents\"><\/span><strong>Commonly Accepted POI Documents<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Aadhaar Card<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PAN Card<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passport<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ongrid.in\/services\/voter-id-verification\">Voter ID<\/a> (EPIC)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving License<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Among these, <strong>PAN is mandatory<\/strong> for most standard bank accounts, especially if you plan to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Earn interest<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make high-value transactions<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invest or apply for credit<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t have a PAN, banks may still allow account opening under restricted conditions \u2014 but expect limitations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Proof_of_Address_POA\"><\/span><strong>2. Proof of Address (POA)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This confirms <strong>where you live<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Commonly_Accepted_POA_Documents\"><\/span><strong>Commonly Accepted POA Documents<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Aadhaar Card<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passport<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving License<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Voter ID<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utility bills (electricity, water, gas \u2014 usually not older than 2\u20133 months)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bank statement or passbook from another bank<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Aadhaar is the most widely used document because it works as <strong>both POI and POA<\/strong>, simplifying the process significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Important note:<br><strong>Aadhaar is not mandatory<\/strong>, but if you choose to submit it, banks are allowed to use Aadhaar-based verification methods (including eKYC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Photograph\"><\/span><strong>3. Photograph<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This sounds simple, but it\u2019s still essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recent passport-size photograph<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear face visibility<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No caps, sunglasses, or heavy filters<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For online and app-based account openings, this is often captured live using your phone camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PAN_Card_Why_It_Matters_More_Than_You_Think\"><\/span><strong>PAN Card: Why It Matters More Than You Think<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While many <a href=\"https:\/\/gridlines.io\/blogs\/kyc-documents-more-than-just-paperwork\/\">KYC documents <\/a>can substitute for each other, <strong>PAN is non-negotiable<\/strong> for most financial activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Banks use PAN to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Track taxable income<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Report interest earnings to the Income Tax Department<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Link accounts to financial transactions<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t submit PAN:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>TDS may be deducted at higher rates<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certain account features may be restricted<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, <strong>having a PAN makes banking smoother, cheaper, and future-proof<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aadhaar_and_eKYC_How_Digital_Verification_Changed_Banking\"><\/span><strong>Aadhaar and eKYC: How Digital Verification Changed Banking<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A few years ago, KYC meant physical forms and branch visits. Today, <strong>eKYC<\/strong> has transformed the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_eKYC\"><\/span><strong>What Is eKYC?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>eKYC allows banks to verify your identity <strong>digitally<\/strong>, using:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Aadhaar OTP authentication<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biometric verification<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secure government data sources<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_eKYC\"><\/span><strong>Benefits of eKYC<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Account opening in minutes<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No physical document submission<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faster approvals<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced errors and rejections<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why most digital banks and fintech platforms strongly prefer Aadhaar-based eKYC \u2014 it reduces friction for customers and operational cost for banks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"KYC_for_Different_Types_of_Bank_Accounts\"><\/span><strong>KYC for Different Types of Bank Accounts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Savings_Account\"><\/span><strong>Savings Account<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PAN + POI + POA<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full KYC recommended<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salary_Account\"><\/span><strong>Salary Account<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Employer introduction + PAN<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aadhaar often used for quick onboarding<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Current_Account_Businesses\"><\/span><strong>Current Account (Businesses)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Individual KYC of directors\/partners<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business registration documents<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Address proof of business premises<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minor_Account\"><\/span><strong>Minor Account<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>KYC of guardian<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Birth certificate or school ID<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>type of account directly impacts the depth of KYC<\/strong> required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Reasons_KYC_Gets_Rejected\"><\/span><strong>Common Reasons KYC Gets Rejected<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>KYC rejection is more common than people think. 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