The Short Answer
KYC is required before you receive a funded account or request a payout. That's it.
You can purchase a challenge, start trading, and pass your entire evaluation without verifying your identity. KYC only becomes necessary when real money is involved.
The process takes 2-4 minutes and you only do it once. After that, you're verified forever.
When KYC Is Required
Purchasing a challenge: No KYC needed.
Trading during evaluation: No KYC needed.
Passing your challenge: KYC required before account activation.
Requesting a payout: KYC required (but you'll already be verified).
Purchasing Vanguard (Instant Funding): KYC required immediately after purchase, since you're skipping evaluation and going straight to funded.
When to Complete KYC
You have two options:
Complete it early (recommended).
You can verify your identity anytime after registering, even before purchasing a challenge. This way, when you pass, there's no delay. Your funded account gets activated immediately.
Complete it later.
Wait until you pass your evaluation. The process only takes a few minutes, but it does add a small delay before your funded account is ready.
Our recommendation: Get it done early. It takes 2 minutes and removes one step from your path to funding.
What Happens After You Pass
Once you complete your evaluation, here's the activation process:
Step 1: Risk Review
Your trading activity is reviewed for compliance with our rules. This takes approximately 24 hours.
Step 2: KYC Verification
Complete identity verification if you haven't already. Takes 2-4 minutes.
Step 3: Sign Agreement
One-click Trader Agreement. Instant.
Step 4: Account Activated
Your funded account is ready to trade.
If you've already completed KYC, you skip straight to the risk review and signing. No additional verification needed.
What You Need for KYC
Valid government-issued ID. Passport, national ID card, or driver's license.
Clear photo or scan. The document must be readable. No blurry images.
Live selfie. A real-time photo to match against your ID. This prevents fraud and protects your identity.
Matching details. The name on your ID must match the name on your Upcomers account.
Security and Privacy
Your verification is processed through Veriff, an industry-leading identity verification provider trusted by major financial institutions worldwide.
Your data is encrypted during transmission and storage.
Your information is never sold to third parties.
Verification is required for legal and regulatory compliance. We operate as a licensed entity and must verify the identity of traders receiving payouts.
Common Questions
Do I need to verify again for new challenges?
No. KYC is one-time only. Once verified, you never need to do it again, regardless of how many challenges or funded accounts you have.
What if my verification fails?
Contact support. Most failures are due to image quality issues or document problems. We'll help you resolve it quickly.
Is risk review part of KYC?
No. Risk review is a separate process that checks your trading activity for compliance. KYC only verifies your identity.
What if I'm from a restricted country?
Check our restricted countries list before purchasing. If your country is restricted, you won't be able to complete KYC or receive payouts.
Can I contact support before joining?
Yes. If you anticipate any issues with verification, reach out via live chat or [email protected] before purchasing.
Important Notes
Name matching is critical.
Your KYC documents must match your Upcomers account details exactly. If there's a mismatch, contact support before attempting verification.
One-time process.
Verify once, trade forever. No repeated verifications for new accounts.
Risk review is separate.
Don't confuse KYC (identity verification) with risk review (trading compliance check). They're different processes.
Plan ahead.
If you know you'll have difficulty with verification for any reason, contact us before purchasing a challenge.
Summary
Stage | KYC Required? |
Purchase challenge | No |
Trade evaluation | No |
Pass evaluation | Yes (before activation) |
Request payout | Yes (already verified) |
Vanguard purchase | Yes (immediately) |
KYC takes 2-4 minutes.
You do it once. Complete it early and get funded faster.