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Why Does Squads Require KYC Verification at Withdrawal (Not Deposit)?

Updated over 10 months ago

We balance accessibility with security and regulatory compliance. Our verification process is designed to protect you and our platform while minimizing initial friction. Below, we explain why verification is required for withdrawals rather than deposits.

Key Reasons for Withdrawal Verification

1. Regulatory Compliance (KYC/AML Laws)

Financial regulations globally require platforms to verify user identity before processing withdrawals.

2. User Protection

Withdrawal verification ensures only you can access your funds. If an unauthorized person deposits money, full KYC at withdrawal blocks them from stealing it.

3. Streamlined Onboarding

We enable instant deposits so you can start using our services immediately, while verification happens in the background.

Why Verification Issues May Cause Restrictions

During withdrawal verification, discrepancies (like mismatched personal details) may trigger account restrictions. For example:

- Age verification failures (e.g., user is a minor)

- Creation of multiple accounts

- Suspicious account activity

This protects you and our platform from fraud. While inconvenient, these measures are required by law and our Terms of Service.

If you have verification issues affected your account, contact support via our email support channel or in-app support channel.

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