# Identity Verification for Cards (KYC) KYC (Know Your Customer) is the process of verifying a user’s identity and is required to issue and use Anzo cards. Verification is requested when you initiate card issuance. Without completing required verification: * card issuance is not available * regulated card features remain locked *** #### **Why KYC is required** Identity verification helps ensure that: * the person using the app is who they claim to be * cards and payments are protected from fraud and misuse * Anzo and its card issuer meet regulatory requirements Without completing the required verification, card issuance and certain card features are not available. *** #### **What happens after verification** Once your identity is verified: * your account becomes eligible for card issuance * card limits and features are unlocked * you can use your Anzo card without repeating verification unless required by regulation --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.anzo.app/product-guide/cards/identity-verification-for-cards-kyc.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.