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๐Ÿ“˜ Proof of Address document (and how to upload it)

Proof of Address verification guide by country, what to upload and why

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๐Ÿ“„ What does the document need to show?

Your Proof of Address (POA) document must include:

  • Your full name

  • Your current residential address

  • Date of issue (within the last 3 months, unless itโ€™s a valid national ID with an address on it)


โœ… Accepted documents (all countries)

  • National ID with address (if applicable in your country)

  • Bank statement

  • Utility bill (electricity, water, gas, etc.)

  • Tenancy, lease or rental agreement

  • Mortgage statement

  • Criminal record (ุณุฌู„ ุฌู†ุงุฆูŠ / ููŠุด ูˆุชุดุจูŠู‡)


โŒ Documents we cannot accept

  • Documents in a name other than your own

  • Screenshots or unclear images

  • Password-protected documents

  • Documents older than 3 months (unless itโ€™s a valid government ID)


๐ŸŒ Country-specific guide: What to upload in your country

Country

What works best

Instructions

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Nigeria

National Identification Number (NIN)

You can enter your NIN. If you do not have access to your NIN, you can submit a standard proof of address document (utility bill, bank statement, etc.).

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ Egypt

National ID card or criminal record (ุณุฌู„ ุฌู†ุงุฆูŠ ููŠุด ูˆุชุดุจูŠู‡)

Upload both sides of the National ID showing your address, or submit a recent official criminal record certificate issued by the government. If neither is available, you can submit a standard POA document (utility bill, bank statement, etc.).

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ Bangladesh

National ID (NID) or NID number

You can either enter your NID number or upload a National ID card showing your address. If neither is available, you can submit a standard proof of address document (utility bill, bank statement, etc.).

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ Pakistan

Computerized National ID Card (CNID)

Upload a National ID card showing your address. If unavailable, you can submit a standard proof of address document (utility bill, bank statement, etc.).

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Morocco

National ID card

Upload a National ID card showing your address. If unavailable, you can submit a standard proof of address document (utility bill, bank statement, etc.).

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช UAE

Tenancy contract (Ejari)

You can submit any standard proof of address document (utility bill, bank statement, etc.).

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Saudi Arabia

Government-issued proof of address document

You can request an official government issued proof of address document here or you can submit a standard proof of address document (utility bill, bank statement, etc.).

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Turkey

Government-issued proof of address document

You can request an official government issued proof of address document here or you can submit a standard proof of address document (utility bill, bank statement, etc.).

๐ŸŒ Other countries

Bank statement, utility bill (electricity, water, gas, etc.), lease or rental agreement, mortgage statement, etc.

Just make sure the document is official and that your address is visible and legible.


๐Ÿ“ฒ How to upload it

  1. Open the nsave app

  2. Follow the instructions to upload your Proof of Address (POA) document

  3. Best practices:

    • Use PDF format when possible for better readability

    • Ensure all document pages are included

    • Confirm the image is clear and all text is readable

  4. We'll review it and let you know if anything else is needed


๐Ÿ’ฌ Need help?

If youโ€™re unsure what to upload, just send us a message in the app. Our team will guide you through the process. Weโ€™re here for you.

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can I use a digital utility bill as proof of address? Yes, digital utility bills are accepted as long as they meet all the required criteria.

  • What should I do if my document is rejected? Review the rejection reason, address the identified issue, and resubmit a new document.

  • Can I use a P.O. Box address? No, P.O. Boxes are not accepted. Your document must display your physical residential address.

  • What should I do if my address verification is "pending"? Wait for the review to complete or recheck the uploaded document for accuracy and resubmit if necessary.

  • Why does my document show as "pending"? This means your submission is under review. Please allow time for our team to verify your document.

  • Why was my valid ID rejected as outdated? Sometimes our system may misinterpret formatting. If this is the case, simply press "Continue anyway" and let one of our analyst review the document.


๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Why are we asking your for a proof of address (POA)?

This update helps us stay compliant with global financial regulations & offer better and faster banking features for everyone.

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