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Why do you need my ID?

Last updated March 28, 2025

We are committed to upholding the highest standards of security.

For regulatory purposes, we must verify all users before opening their Coins accounts.

Users are required to provide either of the following identification documents:

Canadian Driver’s License

Canadian Passport

Permanent Residence Permit

Canadian Provincial ID

We need this information to verify that you are who you say you are. We do not share your information with any third-party entity nor do we use the information on your means of identification for anything other than identity verification.

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