Verifying Your Identity

When setting up a fundraiser on UgentMe that complies with Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations, the platform requires specific personal and financial information to verify your identity and ensure compliance with legal and tax obligations. Here’s a breakdown of the key information you’ll need to provide.

Personal Identification

• Full Legal Name: Your complete name as it appears on official documents.

• Date of Birth: To confirm you are at least 18 years old.

• Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN): Required for tax reporting purposes if you raise over $20,000 in a year.

• Government-Issued ID: A valid U.S. driver’s license, state ID, or passport.

• Residential Address: A non-P.O. box address within the U.S.

• Phone Number: A U.S.-based phone number.

• Email Address: A valid email address for communication.

Financial Information

• Bank Account Details: A U.S. bank account in your name to receive funds.

Fundraiser Transparency

To enhance donor trust and comply with UrgentMe’s guidelines:

1. Who You Are: Clearly state your identity and role in the fundraiser.

2. Beneficiary Details: Specify who the funds are for and your relationship to them.

3. Fund Usage: Detail how the raised funds will be spent.

4. Fund Distribution: Explain how the funds will be delivered to the beneficiary.

Providing this information helps ensure a smooth verification process and builds donor confidence.

Verification Process

UrgentMe’s Trust & Safety team, in collaboration with payment processors, uses secure and encrypted technology to verify your identity and banking information. This process may require submission of government-issued identification and address details. Funds cannot be withdrawn until all verification steps are completed.