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Individual KYC Requirements - HK

Below are the KYC requirements for Hong Kong (HK) individual onboarding. There are more optional fields available in the full schema API for you to pass over additional information you wish to provide for an account to support the application.

KYC requirements

ParameterDescription
account_detailsRelevant information associated with Airwallex account.
account_details.individual_detailsGeneral information about the individual, such as their name, address, and other relevant details.
account_details.individual_details.residential_addressResidential address of the individual.
account_details.individual_details.residential_address.address_line1The first line of a physical address, typically including the street number and name of the building or residence. A P.O. box is not acceptable.
account_details.individual_details.residential_address.country_codeCountry code. (2-letter ISO 3166-2 country code)
account_details.individual_details.residential_address.postcodePostal code or zip code. Only applicable if relevant to selected country.
account_details.individual_details.residential_address.stateName of state. Only applicable if relevant to selected country.
account_details.individual_details.residential_address.suburbName of city/suburb.
account_details.individual_details.date_of_birthBirth date of the individual in YYYY-MM-DD format.
account_details.individual_details.first_nameFirst name (given name) of the individual.
account_details.individual_details.last_nameLast name (family name) of the individual.
account_details.individual_details.identificationsDetails of the individual for identity verification, such as a passport, driver's license, or other government-issued ID card.
account_details.individual_details.identifications.primary.identification_typeType of identification. One of DRIVERS_LICENCE, PASSPORT, PERSONAL_ID.
account_details.individual_details.identifications.primary.issuing_country_codeCountry where the license is issued. (2-letter ISO 3166-2 country code)
account_details.individual_details.identifications.primary.drivers_licenseDriver's license.
account_details.individual_details.identifications.primary.drivers_license.back_file_idFile id of the photo of the back of the document.
account_details.individual_details.identifications.primary.drivers_license.front_file_idFile id of the photo of the front of the document.
account_details.individual_details.identifications.primary.passportPassport.
account_details.individual_details.identifications.primary.passport.front_file_idFile id of the photo of the front of the document.
account_details.individual_details.identifications.primary.personal_idOther government-issued ID card.
account_details.individual_details.identifications.primary.personal_id.back_file_idFile id of the photo of the back of the document.
account_details.individual_details.identifications.primary.personal_id.front_file_idFile id of the photo of the front of the document.
account_details.individual_details.nationalityNationality of the individual. (2-letter ISO 3166-2 country code).
account_details.individual_details.account_usageInformation on how the account will be used, such as sending/receiving countries and monthly volume.
account_details.individual_details.account_usage.card_usageWays in which the account will use Airwallex borderless cards. Choose all that apply: GENERAL_EXPENSES, BUSINESS_EXPENSES, EDUCATION, TRAVEL_TRANSPORT, INSURANCE, SERVICES, BILLS_UTILITIES, INVESTMENT, FEES_CHARGES, HEALTHCARE, HOUSING, NO_CARD_USAGE.
account_details.individual_details.account_usage.collection_country_codesCountries from which the account will be collecting funds. (2-letter ISO 3166-2 country code)
account_details.individual_details.account_usage.collection_fromSources and counterparties from which the account will be collecting funds. Choose all that apply: ALLOWANCE_FROM_FAMILY, BENEFITS_FROM_STATE, EMPLOYMENT_INCOME, INVESTMENT_INCOME_NONPROPERTY, INCOME_FROM_PROPERTY, INCOME_FROM_MARKETPLLACES, INSURANCE, LOANS, SAVINGS, OTHER_THIRD_PARTIES, PAYMENT_REFUNDS.
account_details.individual_details.account_usage.expected_monthly_transaction_volumeEstimate of expected monthly transaction volume.
account_details.individual_details.account_usage.expected_monthly_transaction_volume.currencyCurrency of the monthly transaction volume.. (3-letter ISO 4217 currency code)
account_details.individual_details.account_usage.expected_monthly_transaction_volume.amountEstimate of the expected amount of money to be collected or paid out each month.
account_details.individual_details.account_usage.payout_country_codesCountries to which the account will be paying funds. (2-letter ISO 3166-2 country code)
account_details.individual_details.account_usage.payout_toBeneficiaries and counterparties to which the account will be paying funds. Choose all that apply: CONNECTED_AWX_ACCOUNT, EDUCATIONAL_INSTITUTIONS, FRIENDS_OR_RELATIVES, MARKETPLACE_PLATFORM, MARKETPLACE_SELLERS, MOBILITY_PLATFORM, OTHER_THIRD_PARTY_INDIVIDUALS, OWN_BANK_ACCOUNT, OTHER_THIRD_PARTY_BUSINESSES, SECURITIES_BROKERS.
account_details.individual_details.account_usage.product_referenceIntended product usage. Choose all that apply: CREATE_CARDS, MAKE_TRANSFERS, MARKETPLACE_WALLET, MOBILITY_WALLET, OTHERS, PAYROLL_WALLET, RECEIVE_TRANSFERS, TRADE_SECURITIES, TUITION_PAYMENTS.
account_details.legal_entity_typeType of account. Defaults to INDIVIDUAL.
identifierAn ID to identify the account user on the client's platform. For platforms with public user profiles, this should be a link to the user profile (e.g. for a live streaming platform, a link to the content creator's channel should be provided).
customer_agreementsAgreements collected from the user, such as acceptance of terms and conditions, or opt in for marketing.
customer_agreements.agreed_to_data_usageConsent to Airwallex using the provided data, including consent for Airwallex to verify the identity of relevant individuals with Airwallex service providers and database owners in accordance with the Identity Verification Terms.
customer_agreements.agreed_to_terms_and_conditionsAgreement to abide by the Airwallex terms and conditions.
primary_contactContact information for the the primary contact of the Airwallex specified account. It is required to provide at least one form of contact information.
primary_contact.emailA valid email address.

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