How does Amazon Check ID and Docs

[Innler]

Hello Everyone having problems creating an Amazon account because of the ID and Proof Of address, but would like to ask a question if anyone here knows....

Does Amazon Check Driving Licence and Utility Bill against a Database, for example the DVLA ? Or do they just visually check and confirm the ID and proof of address match what has been entered in the amazon account?

Thanks

[Innler]

Anyone?....

[Lucifer]

Yes They do check ID.

[Innler]

No..I mean like

1. do they compare to an official databse ?

2 .or do they just visually check it and make sure it matches what you entered for your amazon account.

Thanks

[rsot]

This is a new process of Amazon and likely not 100% certainty by people - yet. Anything is possible if the list is publicly accessible...

[Innler]

I see thanks

[MICKY H]

From my information amazon have access to the passport database and DVLA as banks have this access and now amazon is classed as a bank one must assume they have the same access.

[rsot]

I cant seem to find source that Amazon is classed as a bank now - yes they offer credit cards but that's THROUGH a bank like Bank of America

[oompaloompa]

Originally Posted by MICKY H

From my information amazon have access to the passport database and DVLA as banks have this access and now amazon is classed as a bank one must assume they have the same access.

that is unlikely, what do you base your info on.....?

[Callidus]

Lots of systems out there that are available to anyone which are live databases. A company like Amazon would definately have it for passports but doubt it for DVLA

[MICKY H]

The EU have now placed marketplace into EU banking regulations. This is why all the ID's are needed. Bank was maybe the wrong word, but a simple one for people to understand why all the ID's are required.

[MICKY H]

Originally Posted by oompaloompa

that is unlikely, what do you base your info on.....?

My info is based that amazon have access to all these databases like a bank and many other institutions. Why would they ask for the info if they cannot verify it.

[MICKY H]

Originally Posted by Callidus

Lots of systems out there that are available to anyone which are live databases. A company like Amazon would definately have it for passports but doubt it for DVLA

Every City Council have access to the DVLA for DL,Car Registrations. Even your local car clamper has access.

[GreenBean]

Originally Posted by oompaloompa

that is unlikely, what do you base your info on.....?

experience and first hand knowledge.

This company does access various data bases.

Read their T&S..... it's hidden there what they will do

[evicktd]

Originally Posted by Innler

Hello Everyone having problems creating an Amazon account because of the ID and Proof Of address, but would like to ask a question if anyone here knows....

Does Amazon Check Driving Licence and Utility Bill against a Database, for example the DVLA ? Or do they just visually check and confirm the ID and proof of address match what has been entered in the amazon account?

Thanks

Why not just assume that they don't have access to that information and do what you are planning on doing. Then, if they shut you down, then you got your answer. If they don't, well you are on your way to selling a lot of products.

Oh, and come back to report your findings! I'm planning on doing the same as soon as I attempt to sell there again...

[TopRatedSeller]

its money laundering policy they just need to verify if all details match account info.