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Nayax UK & Ireland | KYC Verification - Customer FAQs

New to Nayax UK & Ireland KYC? Get answers to the most common verification questions - from data privacy and document uploads to business structure and how long it takes.

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Nayax UK - Compliance and KYC

KYC Verification - Customer FAQs

Answers to the questions UK operators ask most during the Know Your Customer verification process. If your question is not covered here, use the Compliance ticket form to contact the team directly.

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Data and Privacy
How Nayax stores and uses the personal information you provide

The KYC process collects two types of data:

  • Identification - your full name, date of birth, and residential address.
  • Verification - a copy of your identity document and a short liveness check.

This data is used solely to confirm your identity and meet Nayax Financial Services Ltd's legal obligations under UK Anti-Money Laundering regulations. It will not be used for marketing and will not be shared with third parties except where required by law.

Your data is retained for five years after the end of your relationship with Nayax. This is a legal requirement under UK AML regulation. After this period it is securely deleted.

Only authorised members of the Nayax Compliance team directly involved in processing your application have access to your documents. Your information is handled securely and is not visible to outside parties.

 
Identification
Why Nayax needs your personal details and what they are used for

These three pieces of information make up the identification stage. Nayax uses them to confirm you are who you say you are and to check your details against the relevant records. This applies to directors and anyone with significant ownership of the business - it is not related to the business address or the location of your vending machine.

The home address is used to identify the individual behind the business - this is a separate legal step from registering the business address. Your home address is stored securely and used only as part of the identification process. It is not linked to the business address or machine location.

A residential address is required for the identification stage and cannot be omitted. Your address is stored securely, will not be shared with third parties, and will never be used for marketing or any commercial purpose. If you have specific concerns, contact the Compliance team and they will do their best to help.

Date of birth is required for the identification stage. It allows Nayax to confirm your identity accurately and distinguish you from others with a similar name. Without it, identification cannot be completed and your account cannot be activated. Your date of birth is stored securely and used only for this purpose.

 
Verification
Documents, uploads, liveness checks, and the ownership percentage field

The verification stage has two steps:

  • Identity document - a valid passport or driving licence. The image must be clear, well-lit, and show all four corners of the document.
  • Liveness check - a short video step to confirm you are the person named in the document. You may be asked to blink or briefly move your head. It takes around 1 to 2 minutes.

You need a device with a working camera (smartphone or laptop webcam) and a stable internet connection.

Check the following before trying again:

  • The file must be a JPEG, PNG, or PDF.
  • The image must be clear, well-lit, and show all four corners of the document.
  • Try a different browser or device if the issue persists.

If you are still having trouble, contact the Compliance team and they will help.

No. Photocopies will not be accepted and will delay your verification.

Nayax requires the original physical document - not a photocopy or a scan of a copy. When photographing your document make sure it is:

  • The original document - not a copy
  • Clear, well-lit, and showing all four corners
  • In date

If you are having difficulty, contact the Compliance team.

This field only applies to individuals who own or control more than 25% of the business. If that does not apply to you, you do not need to complete it. If you have been asked to fill in a percentage but do not hold more than 25%, contact the Compliance team and they will assist you.

 
Directors and Business Structure
Who needs to complete the form for companies, clubs, partnerships, and entities with no UBO

No. Nayax identifies all directors and anyone who owns or controls 25% or more of the business, but only one director needs to go through the full verification steps. If you are unsure which director should complete the process, contact the Compliance team.

If no one owns or controls more than 25% of your business, a director should complete the identification and verification steps. If there is no director, the authorised signatory on the account can do so instead. If you are not sure which route applies, contact the Compliance team.

This is common for clubs and associations. If your organisation has no shareholders or beneficial owners, a senior officer or director should complete the process. If there is no director, the authorised signatory can complete it instead. Contact the Compliance team if you would like guidance on the right route for your organisation.

Nayax pulls director information directly from the Companies House register. If a resigned director is still showing, their resignation has not yet been updated there. To resolve this:

  • Ensure the resignation has been formally filed with and accepted by Companies House.
  • Once the register is updated, let the Compliance team know and they will re-run the check.
 
Process and Contact
Timelines, follow-up, contract errors, and how to reach the Compliance team

Most UK operators complete verification within 7 to 10 business days. More complex business structures may take a little longer. If Nayax needs anything from you, a member of the Compliance team will be in touch promptly.

Yes. If anything further is needed, a member of the Compliance team will contact you by email. The quickest way to respond or ask a question is through the Compliance ticket form. Include your business name and a brief description of your question so your query reaches the right person quickly.

Do not proceed if the contract has been issued in the wrong name.

Contact your Nayax Account Manager first so the contract can be corrected. You will then be invited to restart the process. Completing verification against an incorrectly named contract will delay your account activation.

The quickest route is the Compliance ticket form. Include your business name and a brief description of your question so your query reaches the right person as quickly as possible.

For all other UK enquiries, call 0203 455 4800:
Ext 1 Technical Support  ·  Ext 2 Onboarding  ·  Ext 3 Finance and Admin  ·  Ext 4 Shipping and Returns  ·  Ext 5 Sales

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