Tier 2 - KYC Documents Accepted for Proof of Residential address
The KYC process is essential to what we do at Yellow Card. It is supposed to protect the customers, and we take it very seriously. Please find below some documents that we will accept when submitting your Tier 2 verifictation.
- Documents must match your identity document and address on the account.
- Bank document is only acceptable from a bank operating from or incorporated in a FATF member country
- Documents issued monthly (i.e. utility bills for services) must be less than 3 months old.
- Documents issued annually (i.e. TAX documents) must be less than 12 months old.
- Longer dated documents (i.e. leases and valuations) must be valid and must be confirmed as current information.
| Type | Description | Issue Date |
| Utility bill | Bill for utility services such as electricity, water, sewerage. ie: License card or letter from DSTV confirming license/subscription renewal can be accepted. |
3 months |
| Bank Statement | Account statement/correspondence issued from a bank. | 3 months |
| Bank correspondence | Live copy obtained from the bank directly must contain the bank stamp.Must indicate an existing product relationship with the institution, including marketing material | 3 months |
| Mobile phone account | Account Statement from a Network Provider. | 3 months |
| Insurance statement | The policy document for housing or vehicle insurance. | 3 months |
| Tax document | Must be an official document issued by the relevant Government authority. | 12 months |
National/provincial/local Government document |
Must be an official document issued by the relevant Government department and posted to the client's residential address. |
3 months |
| Sworn Affidavit/Court document | A stamped and signed Police or Court issued affidavit for proof of address. Court issued documents such as summonses, notices, warrants and court orders served by sheriff or Deputy sheriff. Must be an official document issued and stamped by the court. | 3 months |
| Lease or rental agreement | Signed lease or housing agreement. Must be signed by the client (tenant/lessee) and the landlord/lessor If the original lease is not available for certification, the landlord/lessor/agent must be contacted to confirm occupancy. | 12 months |
| Medical Aid statement | Must be a company letterhead statement. Letter must confirm the existence of an existing medical aid policy. |
3 months |
| Valuation report (Municipal) | Must be an official document issued by the relevant municipality | 12 months |
National/provincial/local government document |
Must be an official document issued by the relevant government department and posted to the client residential address | 3 months |
Levy certificate issued by a body corporate. homeowners association or managing agent. |
Applicable for properties in sectional title, cluster or share-clock developments. Must be on a letterhead of the applicable body corporate/homeowners association/managing agent | 3 months |
Employment letter/Expatriate declaration |
Letter on a company letterhead from the employer confirming employment, contract period (if not permanent), address and accompanied by a valid residency permit and/or work visa (template available if required). | 3 months |