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KYC readiness self-check: will you pass?

When verification (KYC) gets bounced, nine times out of ten it's one of a few fixed sticking points. Spend a minute ticking each one before you register — anything left unchecked is what you should sort out first. This checklist runs entirely in your browser; it collects nothing and uploads nothing.

You have a valid personal ID, still in date

An ID card, passport or driver's license all work; one close to expiry is more likely to be bounced.

Your name spelling can match the ID exactly

Every letter, every space, every capitalization has to line up — this is the most common rejection reason.

Gate is available in my country/region

Rules differ by region; check your local regulations before using it, and don't push it in restricted regions.

I am 18 or over (or the local legal age)

Under the age limit, you can't pass verification.

You can complete face verification in good light, against a clean background

Too dark or backlit is the easiest way to fail; if face verification isn't convenient, look into alternatives like a gesture photo.

Your ID photo can come out clear: no glare, all four corners visible

Blurry, glared, or a corner blocked by a finger will all get bounced.

You have an email/phone number you can manage long-term

Account recovery and withdrawal verification both rely on it — don't use a disposable email.

You'll set a separate fund password (different from your login password)

You'll need it when withdrawing — decide on it ahead of time and remember it.

Readiness

0 / 8 ready

Nothing checked yetGo through each one, and clear up anything you're unsure of before you register.

This checklist is experiential guidance, not official review criteria; the actual requirements are whatever Gate's verification page shows. For the full list of rejection reasons and how to fix them, see the article below.

Already been bounced?

Work through this article to knock out the common reasons one by one — most people pass on the next try.

See the verification checklist →