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# Account Creation and Verification

For creation of accounts, profile verification is mandatory for ensuring compliance and safety from frauds. We use Persona for our profile verification.

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Please note: This is separate from the verification done for Credit Cards
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To open an account–

* Click on **Add Money** on the home screen
* Select **Cash** from the selector on the bottom of the screen
* Click on **Open Account**
* Continue with verification and liveliness check

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