Identity Verification

Updated January 22, 2026

Verification protects the marketplace and speeds up issue resolution. Some purchases require it.

When verification is required

  • Certain categories (e.g., top-ups) and higher‑risk items.

  • High‑value activity.

  • Specific cases, like some top‑ups or where risk is detected.

What you’ll need

  • Phone verification for notifications and qualifying trades.

  • Government ID; in some cases, address verification for advanced features.

  • A mobile device is recommended for the smoothest submission.

How to verify

  1. Open Account Settings in your dashboard.

  2. Follow the on‑screen steps to submit phone/ID.

  3. Wait for confirmation; review usually completes quickly.

Key points

  • igitems uses the trusted provider: https://sumsub.com/ to check documents securely and without friction.

  • Your funds and orders may be limited until verification is completed.

  • If you can’t verify, certain items cannot be accessed.

Good to know

  • Some regions may be unavailable due to fraud risk.

  • Keep your account details accurate; inconsistencies can delay approvals.

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