Verification Rejected: How to Fix It
Why verification submissions get rejected, how to diagnose the specific cause, and how to resubmit so the second attempt is approved.
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Quick answer
A rejection is usually mechanical, not suspicious. In most cases something was unreadable or did not match. Diagnose the specific cause before resubmitting, because sending the same files again produces the same result.
Rejection causes by frequency
| Feature | How common | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Blurry or low-resolution image | Very common | Retake in daylight, hold steady, no zoom |
| Corners or edges cropped | Very common | Reshoot with a clear margin around the document |
| Glare on the document | Common | Turn off flash; use indirect natural light |
| Name mismatch with account | Common | Correct account details first, then resubmit |
| Expired document | Common | Use a valid one — no workaround exists |
| Address document too old | Common | Obtain one within the accepted window |
| Wrong document type | Common | Re-read the request; send exactly what was asked |
| Screenshot instead of a photo or scan | Occasional | Send the original file or a direct photo |
| Address document in another name | Occasional | Use a bank statement in your own name |
| Edited or filtered image | Occasional | Send the unmodified original |
Diagnosing when no reason is given
Ask support for the specific reason
One short message: "Verification was rejected on [date]. Could you confirm the specific reason so I can correct it?" This saves an entire cycle.
Re-check the mechanical basics yourself
Expiry date, all four corners, sharpness, glare, colour, both sides if it is a card.
Compare account details against the document character by character
Middle names, hyphens, accented characters and date format are all common mismatch points.
Confirm the document type matches the request
"Proof of address" and "proof of identity" are different requests, and sending the wrong one is a routine mistake.
Fixing image quality properly
- Daylight near a window, never direct flash
- Document flat on a dark, plain, matte surface
- Phone parallel to the document, not at an angle
- Fill the frame but leave a visible margin on all sides
- Tap to focus, then check the result is readable before uploading
- Send the original file — no cropping, rotating or filtering afterwards
- Use a scanner if one is available; scans are approved more consistently
Fixing data mismatches
This is the category that needs care, because the fix is usually on the account rather than the document.
| Mismatch | Correct approach |
|---|---|
| Account name differs from ID | Update the account name if permitted; otherwise explain and provide evidence |
| Date of birth differs | Contact support — this often needs manual correction |
| Country differs | Explain your actual residence and provide matching address proof |
| Legal name change | Submit current ID plus the name-change document together |
| Middle name present on one, absent on the other | Usually acceptable, but flag it proactively in your message |
Resubmitting
- Fix the specific cause identified — do not resubmit unchanged files
- Send all requested documents together in one submission
- Add a brief note explaining anything unusual, such as a name change
- Use the best-quality capture available, ideally a scan
- Wait for the outcome before submitting again
If rejections keep happening
Request the exact reason in writing
Repeated generic rejections without a stated cause are worth escalating.
Ask whether an alternative document is acceptable
If a passport is failing, a national ID card may pass, and vice versa.
Ask for the submission to be manually reviewed
Automated checks reject edge cases that a human would accept.
Keep a dated record
Every submission, every response, every date. If a dispute develops, this documentation is what makes your case.
Summary
Most rejections come down to image quality or a data mismatch. Get the specific reason before resubmitting, fix that exact issue, and send everything together in one high-quality submission. Correct discrepancies on the account side and explain them openly — never by editing a document.
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