What Is KYC?
Know Your Customer (KYC) refers to the identity verification processes that regulated online casinos use to confirm the identity of their customers. KYC serves three primary purposes:
- Age verification: Preventing minors from accessing gambling services
- Identity verification: Confirming that the account holder is who they claim to be
- Anti-money laundering: Preventing the use of casino accounts to launder illicit funds
Our KYC Standards for Listed Casinos
ManonCyr.ca only recommends casinos that implement appropriate KYC procedures. When reviewing a casino's KYC process, we assess:
- Ease and speed of the verification process for legitimate players
- What documents are accepted (government ID, utility bill, etc.)
- How player data is stored and protected
- Whether KYC is completed before or at withdrawal (not before deposit)
- How quickly the casino processes submitted documents
Typical KYC Documents
At most licenced Canadian online casinos, you will be asked to provide:
Proof of Identity (one of)
- Valid government-issued passport
- Driver's licence (both sides)
- National ID card
Proof of Address (one of, dated within 3 months)
- Utility bill (electricity, gas, water, internet)
- Bank statement
- Official government correspondence
Proof of Payment Method (sometimes required)
- Screenshot of e-Transfer confirmation (for Interac)
- Masked credit/debit card photo (showing name and last 4 digits)
KYC Timelines
Reputable casinos complete KYC within 24–72 hours of document submission. We specifically test and report KYC processing times in our individual casino reviews. Casinos that delay KYC for weeks or require excessive documentation for small withdrawals receive lower scores.
Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
For high-value players (typically deposits or withdrawals exceeding C$10,000 in a period), licensed casinos may request Enhanced Due Diligence documents including Source of Funds (SOF) evidence such as payslips, tax returns, or proof of investment proceeds. This is a standard regulatory requirement, not an attempt to withhold winnings.
Privacy of KYC Documents
Your KYC documents are submitted directly to the casino operator — ManonCyr.ca never receives, views, or stores any player identity documents. Reputable casinos store KYC documents using AES-256 encryption and limit staff access to authorised compliance personnel only.
Contact
Questions about KYC at casinos we review: [email protected]