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Discussion => Newbie discussion => Topic started by: Saebur on June 12, 2013, 03:41 am

Title: Bitinstant (moneygram to ZipZap) - Other alternatives?
Post by: Saebur on June 12, 2013, 03:41 am
Well, I don't know if you have found out but ZipZap changed their policies. I tried to make a cash deposit today and it rejected me. As far as I know, it looks like they need ID verification when making orders now. No more anonymous transactions.

Please let me know if this is just happening to me or this is a common issue.

If anyone knows, can you please suggest/post alternatives that may or may not be relatively fast.

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Claire Roberts
ZipZap

    In order to comply with federal anti-money laundering regulations, we have implemented a name validation requirement and we need some additional information from you to complete our review. To resolve this, can you please provide us with a copy of your driver's license or other government issued identification with a picture (like a passport) so we can validate your identification? Until you complete this validation, you will not be able to use our service.

    You can either scan your identification and email it to us or you can fax it to us at 415-408-7501. Please refer to ticket # 5199 when you send the documentation.

    Thank you!
Title: Re: Bitinstant (moneygram to ZipZap) - Other alternatives?
Post by: Friendlyface on June 12, 2013, 01:33 pm
ZipZap seems to be clamping down on Bitinstant payments and collecting ID. I have seen other people report the same thing. What you could do is purchase your Bitcoins via www.Bitcoin-Brokers.org

You can buy them basically the same day and they sell Bitcoins for 2% below market value!

You can pay at any MoneyGram, and you do NOT need to show ID.

Additionally, you can sell your Bitcoins back to www.Bitcoin-Brokers.org for cash via MoneyGram.