Note: All users must verify their identity with Localcoin before completing any transactions.

Verify Before Visiting:

Requirements:

1. Government-issued photo ID such as an Australian driver's license with an address
2. A Source of Funds Document such as bank statements, pay slips, or sales agreements (Property, land, car, etc.)
3. A cell phone capable of text messaging and taking photos

Currently Accepted Photo ID's:

• Passport
• Driving License
• Your ID must have your address present; if not, you will be asked to include it

Tips for User Identity Verification:

• Ensure your documents are still valid and not expired
• Do not wear a hat or any other items of clothing that will cover your face
• Ensure you are in a well-lit area
• Do not cover portions of your ID that have information such as the expiry date, your full name, address, or the expiry date of the document
• You must use a physical ID document - digital documents will not be accepted
• For best results, ensure your ID has an address

How-to Guide:

1. Start by heading to our website here: User Identity Verification

2. Enter your phone number to recieve a passcode texted to your phone

3. Enter the one-time passcode texted to your phone

4. Scan the QR code to continue the verification process on your mobile device:

5. Take a photo of your government-issued photo ID:

6. Take a selfie where your face is visible

7. Enter your industry and most accurate job title

8. Submit your Source of Funds documents when prompted.

9. Review your verification and confirm that your information is correct

10. Wait for a text message to arrive informing you that your verification has been approved

11. Once approved, you will be able to start using Localcoin Bitcoin ATMs!

Currently Accepted Documents:

• Australian Passports
• Driver's License:
  • New South Wales
  • Queensland 
  • South Australia 
  • Tasmania 
  • Western Australia 
  • Northern Territory
  • Australian Capital Territory

  • Victoria 

    - Please note: Victoria Probationary Driver's Licences cannot be accepted at this time. 

     

Passports from the following regions may be accepted as an alternative:

New Zealand, Japan, Republic of Korea, China, India, Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Canada, United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland,  Norway, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland and Sweden.