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What verification methods are available in my country?

When prompted to verify you’re an adult, you’ll only see the verification methods that apply to you. These depend on the country your child is in.

Types of verification methods:

  • Credit or Debit Card (available outside of Belarus, Cuba, Iran, Russia, Syria and Ukraine)
  • Social Security Number (available only in the US and US territories)
  • CPF Number (available only in Brazil)
  • CURP (available only in Mexico)
  • ID Scan (available outside the US and the Republic of Korea)
  • Face Scan (available outside the US and the Republic of Korea)
  • ConnectID (available only in Australia)

Credit or debit card verification (available outside of Belarus, Cuba, Iran, Russia, Syria and Ukraine)

A successful monetary transaction on a credit or debit card helps verify you're an adult. Because you have oversight on any transactions made on the card, you will know if it has been used for a verification.

Credit and debit card verification works differently depending on whether your child is located in the US or the rest of the world.

  • If your child is located in the US, a small amount is charged to your card: $0.05 (USD) if you’re in the US, or a similar small amount in your local currency if you’re elsewhere. This is refunded within 8-13 business days.
  • If your child is located outside of the US, there is no charge to your card. Instead, a small amount is temporarily authorized against your card and then released.

This service is provided by payment processor Stripe, but "Kids Web Services" will appear as the merchant associated with the charge/authorization on your statement.

Social Security Number verification (available only in the US and US territories)

Your first name, last name, date of birth, address, zip code and the last 4 digits of your social security number (SSN) are checked against a government database to confirm you’re an adult. This service is provided by Veratad.

CPF Number verification (available only in Brazil)

Your date of birth and CPF (Cadastro de Pessoas Físicas) ID number are checked against a government database to confirm you’re an adult. This service is provided by Serpro.

CURP verification (available only in Mexico)

Your first name, maternal last name, paternal last name, and CURP (Clave Única de Registro de Población) ID number are checked against a government database to confirm you’re an adult. This service is provided by Nubarium.

ID Scan verification (available outside the US and the Republic of Korea)

The front and back of your government-issued ID card are checked to confirm you’re an adult. For best results, we suggest using a valid passport or driver’s license. This service is provided by Veriff.

Face Scan verification (available outside the US and the Republic of Korea)

The camera on your phone, laptop, or tablet is used to scan your facial features to estimate your age. This service is provided by Yoti.

ConnectID (available only in Australia)

Users in Australia can verify their age by sharing a proof of age through their bank. No banking information is shared. This method is accredited by the Australian government, and the service is provided by Australian Payments Plus.