What is proof of address / residence?

In order to verify your account, we will require a recent proof of address document, such as a utility bill or bank statement.

This document must be issued in the name of the BDSwiss account holder within the last 3 months, and must contain the following information:

• Your name
• Your current residential address
• Date of issue
• The details of the issuer

 
We accept any bills that are issued by a financial institution, a utility company, a government agency or a judicial authority. If your bill or document is available online, you may send it to us either as a PDF file, or as a screenshot.

Proof of address/residence can be one of the following:

• Electricity, water, gas, internet or telephone bill
• Bank statement / credit card statement / bank reference letter
• Tax letter / Council tax bill (for the current year)
• Social insurance statement
• Electronic statements with the URL visible
• Government-issued Certificate of Residence or notarized Affidavit of Residence

 
If you do not have Residence documents in your name, please note that you could also send a Certificate of Residence of your Municipality or a Letter of Confirmation duly signed by a local authority enclosing your name/ surname, your current address and a recent date.

If you do not have any of the above, please provide us with an official document that states your name and residential address or send an email to [email protected] and inform us about this so that we assist you further.

What will not be accepted?

• Invoices for purchasing goods
• Receipts
• Insurance bills
• Handwritten bills
• Road tax
• Documents with low-resolution or low quality
• Documents enclosed in envelopes
• Half or torn documents

 
View examples of valid documents:

A. Utility bill:

B. Bank statement:

Please keep in mind that on the occasion of an “outdated” verification document (older than 12 months), we will contact you to provide us with a copy of the updated document.