Purpose of KYC Verification
Shiga is required by financial regulations to verify the identity of all users. This process:- Ensures the security of your account and transactions
- Complies with anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) requirements
- Enables full access to all platform features and higher transaction limits
1. Initiate Verification
- Navigate to the “Verify Your Identity” section
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Click “Begin Verification” to start the process
2. Email Verification
- A 6-digit verification code will be sent to your registered email address
- Enter this code in the verification prompt
- a link to complete your verification process will be sent to you.
- If you don’t receive the code within 5 minutes:
- Check your spam/junk folder
- Request a new code if needed
3. Identity Document Submission
Accepted Documents:
- Valid passport
- Government-issued national ID card
- Driver’s license (must be current)
- High-quality, color images
- All four corners visible
- Clear, readable text
- No alterations or obscuring of information
- Recent utility bill (within last 3 months)
- Bank or credit card statement
- Government-issued tax document
- Lease agreement
- Must show your full name and current residential address
- Must be dated within the last 3 months
- Must be an original document (no screenshots)
“Please note that completing your registration grants you access to self-custodial wallets with free stablecoin transactions. To unlock all of Shiga’s features, you’ll need to complete your KYC verification.”