Completing KYC (Know Your Customer) with Adyen is the first required step to start using Light credit cards. This process verifies your business and enables you to issue and fund cards securely.
Before You Start
You’ll need the following information ready:
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Business details (registration number, VAT number)
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Details of decision makers / signatories
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Bank account details for the accounts you will use to fund your Light card account
⚠️ Important: You must onboard all bank accounts you plan to use for funding the cards account. If an account is not onboarded, payments from it will be automatically reverted.
Step-by-Step Process
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Choose Entity -> In Light, select the entity under which you want to issue cards.
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Start KYC -> Click Continue to be redirected to the Adyen KYC process.
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Select Business Setup -> Choose the setup that applies to your company
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Complete KYC Form (with correct infomation takes < 30min incl. verification) ->Enter the required details:
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Business registration and VAT number (takes ~5-10min to verify
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Decision makers / signatories information
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Bank account details (for all accounts to be used)
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- Submit to Adyen -> Adyen will review and verify your information.
Verification Status in Light
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Once Adyen completes the KYC process, you can check the status in Light:
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Go to Settings → Entities → Cards
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Your entity will display as:
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Verified ✅ → KYC completed successfully
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In Process ⏳ → KYC still under review
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need to complete KYC for every entity?
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Yes, each entity issuing cards must go through the Adyen KYC process.
Q: Can I add more bank accounts later?
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Yes, but you must ensure they are properly onboarded in Adyen. Otherwise, any transfers will be reverted.
Q: How long does Adyen take to verify KYC?
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Typically a few business days, depending on the complexity of your company structure.