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Q. Why does Stash need my Social Security Number?

Stash takes safeguarding your personal information very seriously—we use it only for identification purposes, and we never perform credit checks. As a financial service institution, we’re required by law to obtain, verify, and record identification information. In addition, your social security number is needed to prepare an annual tax reporting form for you.…

Q. Why is Stash asking me for photo ID?

During the course of signing up for your new Stash account, we may ask you for proof of identity via either your driver’s license or passport. Why do we need this information? The USA Patriot Act requires us to verify your identity—it helps us keep all 6+ million Stashers safe,…
Q. Need to upload documents to verify your identity when opening a Stash account?

During the course of signing up for your new Stash account, we may ask you for proof of identity via either your driver’s license or passport. Why do we need this information? The USA Patriot Act requires us to verify your identity—it helps us keep all 6+ million Stashers safe,…

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