KYC in IMBA Wallet: which level do you need?
IMBA Wallet has two verification levels: simplified KYC for virtual card issuance (no passport biometrics on the order form) and full one-time verification for buying and selling USDT for rubles via bank payment. USDT card top-up via TRC-20 does not require bank-payment KYC.
KYC comparison
Match verification to your scenario: card — simplified; USDT ↔ rubles — full; USDT balance deposit — no bank-payment KYC.
| Scenario | KYC | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual card issuance | Simplified | Minutes |
| USDT card top-up (TRC-20) | No bank-payment KYC | — |
| Buy USDT via bank payment | Full, one-time | 1–2 min |
| Sell USDT → rubles | Full, one-time | 1–2 min |
| C2C transfer by email | No extra KYC | — |
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FAQ
Is passport required for a virtual card?
No. Virtual card issuance uses simplified KYC: registration and contact details on the order form, without passport biometrics.
When is full verification required?
For buying and selling USDT for rubles via bank payment — one-time full verification, usually 1–2 minutes.
Is KYC required to top up a card with USDT?
No. USDT card top-up (TRC-20) does not require bank-payment verification.