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Risk Warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 84% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Please click here to read our full Risk Warning.

79% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.

Risk Warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 84% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Please click here to read our full Risk Warning.

79% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.

How long does KYC verification usually take?

The duration varies depending on the document quality and review workload, but most submissions are processed within a standard verification timeframe. In many cases, verification is completed within a few hours to a couple of business days, though the exact timeline depends on several factors that can either accelerate or extend the process.

The quality of the submitted documents is the single most influential factor in determining verification speed. Clear, well-lit images that show the complete document without cropping, glare, or obstruction allow the validation and review systems to process the submission quickly and efficiently. Conversely, blurry photographs, partially visible documents, expired IDs, or submissions where key information is difficult to read will typically result in a rejection at the validation stage — requiring the user to resubmit and effectively restarting the process. Taking a few extra moments to ensure that each document meets the platform's quality standards before uploading can save considerable time in the long run.

The current review workload also affects processing times. The complexity of the submission can also play a role: straightforward cases where all documents are clear, consistent, and match the account details are resolved fastest, while cases requiring additional verification steps — such as documents in foreign languages that need translation review, or discrepancies between the document and account information that require clarification — naturally take longer. Users who want to minimise their verification time are advised to submit all required documents at once rather than in separate stages, ensure every image is high quality and fully legible, double-check that the name and details on all documents match the information registered on the account, and respond promptly to any requests for additional information or resubmission.