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Why do you need my personal details?

Each of the gambling regulators which has licensed Betfair, requires us to positively identify our customers. In addition our ability to share information (if required) under the Memoranda of Understanding we have in place with a number of sporting regulators, is reliant on our ability to identify our customers.

We believe that our processes are the best in the gambling industry and we pride ourselves on the recognition we have received, which in the UK includes:
• Socially Responsible Operator of the Year 2005
• Queen’s Award for enterprise 2003
• Growing Business Awards 2005

What we verify:
• Age
• Identity
• Address
• Source/ownership of funds

To find out more about our identity verification checks please click
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