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GMGN Card KYC: What the Check Changes

GMGN Card requires identity verification before the card is opened. That places it in the same practical category as most regulated crypto payment cards, not in the no-KYC voucher-card category.

Visa and Mastercard rails require issuer and region checks

A card that works through Visa or Mastercard rails has to satisfy issuer, processor and region rules. In launch walkthroughs, the verification flow includes identity documents, holder information and address details, with Sumsub mentioned as the verification provider.

Mismatched documents create account review problems later

Do not use another person's documents, a mismatched address or a country selection that does not describe where you actually live. Those shortcuts can create account review problems after the card is already funded.

This fits users comfortable tying a card balance to verified identity

It fits users who are comfortable tying a card balance to verified identity. If privacy is the deciding factor, start from the no-KYC crypto cards category instead.

Tracked details on the GMGN Card page.