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Buyer verification

Why we may ask a buyer for ID, a selfie, or a card photo before your order goes through. What to do if verification is rejected or not completed.

We may ask you to verify your identity or payment method to complete your order. This security step helps us keep transactions on Eldorado protected.

Quick answer

  • Verification reviews are usually resolved within minutes, but may take up to 2 hours

  • We may ask for a photo of a government-issued ID, a selfie with your ID, or a photo of your payment card

  • You can cover everything on your ID except your full name, date of birth, expiration date, and photo

  • We securely delete your documents after 90 days

  • If verification is not passed, funds are returned to the original payment method

Steps

  1. Place your order as usual

  2. If the verification prompt opens, check which documents we need

  3. Take a clear photo or scan of each document, following the requirements below

  4. Upload your documents and submit them

Verifying your ID

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  • Use a government-issued ID, such as a passport or driver's license

  • Make sure the ID is valid and not expired

  • Submit every side or page, not just the front

  • Check that your name, date of birth, expiration date, and photo are clear and readable

  • Place a piece of paper with Eldorado written on it next to the ID, or have our website open in the background

Verifying your selfie with ID

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  • Use the same ID you submitted earlier

  • Face the camera directly so your whole face is visible

  • Hold the ID with the photo page facing the camera

  • Take the photo in good light, with no bright light behind you

  • Don't reuse a selfie made for another website

Verifying your credit or debit card

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  • Take a photo of the front of the card you paid with

  • Make sure your name, card type (e.g., Visa or Mastercard), and last 4 digits are visible

  • Make sure the bank name is visible

  • Cover the other card digits if you prefer, since we only need the last 4

Troubleshooting

Your verification was rejected?

This usually happens when a picture of the document is blurry, expired, cropped, or doesn't match your other documents. We may ask you to submit a new one. If that one is also rejected, we cancel your order and return the funds to your original payment method. The funds are returned in 3-5 business days, usually faster; the exact timing depends on your bank's processing speed. If you are not sure if the funds did reach you, we recommend first contacting your bank for more information and contacting Eldorado support if further help is needed. Have your payment date, the amount, and the last 4 digits of your card ready.

You don't want to verify?

If you don't complete verification, we cancel your order automatically, and funds are returned as described above.

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