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In order to ensure your own security and to comply with legal requirements,
whenever Sending or Receiving funds, you should bring along with you some proof
of identity.
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Identity documents should be government issued, have at least 30 days validity
and have photograph and signature.
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For larger transactions you should also bring along proof of address; a paid
utility bill, a paid telephone bill, a bank or credit card statement (not more
than three months old)
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In special circumstances it may be possible to send or receive money with
alternative documentation, please
Contact us
for specific guidance.
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Regulations vary from country to country, so please
Contact us
for specific guidance relating to specific countries.
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Please see below for guidance on identity
requirements:
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Compulsory Legal Identification
Requirements:
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Identification will be required and recorded
from any customer who:
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(i) wishes to establish a business relationship involving regular transactions
which will or might exceed Euro 15,000 (or equivalent currency);
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(ii) conducts a single transaction over Euro 1,000 (or equivalent currency);
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(iii) is linked to other customers and the cumulative amount of transactions is
over Euro 15,000 (or equivalent currency); or
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(iv) conducts any transaction that is suspected might be either the proceeds of
crime or is to be put to criminal or terrorist use. This may be considered a
suspicious transaction which will be reported to SOCA, or the specified Irish
Authorities.
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What identification will be required:
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(i) Photo identification i.e. a valid full passport or photo driving licence
(either full or provisional) which displays a photograph; in the case of Asylum
Seekers then Government issued temporary documents may be accepted. and;
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In some instances, secondary identification may be required:
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(ii) Valid identification confirming the address include utility bill, bank
statement, rent book or tax bill. NB Utility bills and bank statements should be
recent documents (no older than 3 months).
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Unacceptable Identification:
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(i) Bus pass or rail pass
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(ii) Library Card
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(iii) Video club membership
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(iv) Casino membership
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(v) Loyalty cards
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