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Account Freezes vs Account Closures

Why accounts get frozen, what reviews mean, and how to resolve them.

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What’s Going On With My Account?

Seeing a frozen account can feel stressful — we get it.
The most important thing to know is this:

A frozen account is temporary. A closed account is permanent.

A freeze simply means we’re reviewing something. In most cases, once the review is complete, access is restored.


Why Accounts Are Temporarily Frozen

Account freezes are a normal part of financial security and happen across all banks and financial institutions.

Common reasons include:

  • A document needs updating or verification

  • Activity that requires a quick check

  • A request from one of our banking partners

  • Transactions that need manual review

  • Multiple logins or shared account access

  • Routine security or compliance checks

Most freezes are precautionary and resolved once the review is complete.


What Happens During a Review

Step 1: We Let You Know

You’ll receive a message explaining what information or documents are needed.

Step 2: We Review

Our Compliance team reviews your account, documents, and recent activity.
In some cases, our banking partners may also review in parallel.

Step 3: Resolution

Once everything is verified, the freeze is lifted and your account becomes fully available again.


How Long Reviews Usually Take

  • 1–2 weeks: Most cases when users respond quickly

  • Up to 30 days: Standard reviews

  • Longer than 30 days: More complex cases requiring additional checks

⏱ The biggest factor in how fast this moves? Your responsiveness.


How You Can Help Speed Things Up

What helps:

  • Responding promptly to requests

  • Replying in the same support thread

  • Submitting complete, clear documents

What can slow things down:

  • Sending repeated status messages

  • Submitting partial or unclear documents

  • Missing support emails


When Does a Freeze Become a Closure?

A freeze only becomes a closure if we’re unable to verify required information or if account activity violates our Terms & Conditions.

If that happens, we’ll communicate next steps clearly.

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