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tdrztoday at 11:35 AM4 repliesview on HN

Other banks do not require selfies, so there are other options


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rjswtoday at 5:19 PM

At least one traditional UK bank requires a selfie and a passport scan.

flyingcodertoday at 11:50 AM

But they are verifying customers in person with account creation, this is an online bank

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anthonjtoday at 11:49 AM

This is a 100% online bank account you typically open from an app. The typical clientele will just use the "selfie" auth.

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subscribedtoday at 11:54 AM

Most banks now require selfies, try shopping around. KYC requirements get tightened all the time.

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