Why is it necessary to send in a scan of ID?

Pursuant to art. 36 para. 3 of the Act of 1 March 2018 on counteracting money laundering and terrorism financing, client identification encompasses the determination of the data mentioned in art. 36 para. 1 point 1 letter a – d as well as f, i.e.:

1. first name and surname,
2. citizenship,
3. PESEL no. or date of birth – in case PESEL number was not assigned,
4. no. and series of the person’s identity document,
5. name (business entities), NIP [Tax ID] and address of the principal place of business – in case of a natural person conducting business activity;

Further, art. 37 of the abovementioned act states that client identity verification consists in the confirmation of the identity details determined on the basis of an identity document stating the identity of a natural person, a document containing valid information from an excerpt from a competent register or other documents, data or information from a credible and independent source. Additionally, it should be observed that pursuant to art. 34 para. 4 of the Act of 1 March 2018 on counteracting money laundering and terrorism financing, obligated institutions obligated may process information included in the identity documents of clients and persons authorised to act on their behalf as well as make copies thereof for the purpose of using measures of financial security. Given the above, PayPro S.A. as an obligated institution is authorised to demand scans of identity documents.