When opening an account or completing a periodic personal information update at Saxo, we may need to verify your identity. Depending on your country of residence and the verification method used, this may involve providing a proof of identity (POI) document. This article explains the proof of identity documents we accept when required and the requirements they must meet.
What is a proof of identity (POI)?
- Be valid (not expired) at the time of submission
- Clearly show a photo of the document holder
Who must provide a POI?
For retail clients, the following must provide a POI document:
- The client (individual account holder)
Important for joint account holders
Each joint account applicant may be required to provide two separate proof of identity (POI) documents
Acceptable POI documents
Saxo accepts a valid passport as proof of identity.
POI document requirements
A valid proof of identity (POI) document must contain sufficient information to verify your identity. Depending on the document type, it should include most of the following:
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Country of birth
- Photo
- Date of expiry
- Unique document number
- Signature
The information required may vary depending on the type of document and local regulatory requirements.
All information must be clearly legible, and the document must be complete and unaltered.
We do not accept passports that contain any covered parts and/or unclear image quality.