๐ 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 itโs a valid national ID with an address on it) 
โ 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 ุฌูุงุฆู / ููุด ูุชุดุจูู) 
โ Documents we cannot accept
- Documents in a name other than your own 
- Screenshots or unclear images 
- Password-protected documents 
- Documents older than 3 months (or 12 months in case of a lease agreement, or unless itโs a valid government ID) 
๐ Country-specific guide: What to upload in your country
| Country | What works best | Instructions | 
| ๐ณ๐ฌ 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.). | 
| ๐ช๐ฌ Egypt | National ID card or criminal record (ุณุฌู ุฌูุงุฆู ููุด ูุชุดุจูู) | 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.). | 
| ๐ง๐ฉ 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.). | 
| ๐ต๐ฐ 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.). | 
| ๐ฒ๐ฆ 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.). | 
| ๐ฆ๐ช UAE | Tenancy contract (Ejari) | You can submit any standard proof of address document (utility bill, bank statement, etc.). | 
| ๐ธ๐ฆ 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.). | 
| ๐น๐ท 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.). | 
| ๐ 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. | 
๐ฒ How to upload it
- Open the nsave app 
- Follow the instructions to upload your Proof of Address (POA) document 
- 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 
 
- We'll review it and let you know if anything else is needed 
๐ฌ Need help?
If youโre unsure what to upload, just send us a message in the app. Our team will guide you through the process. Weโre 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. 
๐ก๏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.
