{"id":33,"date":"2026-09-08T05:52:11","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T05:52:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartbulkpayments.com\/docs\/?page_id=33"},"modified":"2026-09-08T06:42:26","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T06:42:26","slug":"compliance-and-onboarding","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/smartbulkpayments.com\/docs\/compliance-and-onboarding\/","title":{"rendered":"How does onboarding and compliance work at Smart Bulk Payments?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Business onboarding at Smart Bulk Payments typically takes 3 business days to 1 week,<br>depending on the completeness of the information provided and the outcome of compliance<br>reviews.<br>Every customer must successfully complete Know Your Business (KYB) verification before<br>using the platform. Smart Bulk Payments also performs compliance screening and ongoing<br>monitoring as part of its regulatory obligations and internal risk management procedures.<br>This information is current as of August 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Typical Onboarding Timeline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stage Typical Time<br>Initial application Same business day<br>Document review 1\u20133 business days<br>Compliance review 1\u20133 business days<br>Account approval Upon successful completion<br>Typical onboarding 3 business days to 1 week<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is KYB?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Know Your Business (KYB) is the process used to verify that a business customer is legitimate<br>before access to Smart Bulk Payments is granted.<br>KYB verification helps confirm the identity, ownership structure and business activity of each<br>customer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information Typically Requested<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Business applicants may be asked to provide:<br>\u25cf Certificate of Incorporation<br>\u25cf Company registration documents<br>\u25cf Register of Directors<br>\u25cf Register of Shareholders<br>\u25cf Identification of Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs)<br>\u25cf Proof of business address<br>\u25cf Description of business activities<br>\u25cf Source of funds information<br>\u25cf Licensing information (where applicable)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additional documentation may be requested depending on the customer&#8217;s jurisdiction or risk<br>profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compliance Screening<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before activation, Smart Bulk Payments performs compliance screening on each business<br>customer.<br>This may include:<br>\u25cf Sanctions screening<br>\u25cf Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) screening<br>\u25cf Adverse media screening<br>\u25cf Wallet risk screening (where applicable)<br>\u25cf Business risk assessment<br>These checks help ensure that customers satisfy the platform&#8217;s compliance standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ongoing Monitoring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compliance reviews do not end after onboarding.<br>Smart Bulk Payments performs ongoing monitoring of customer activity to identify potential<br>compliance risks throughout the business relationship.<br>Monitoring activities may include:<br>\u25cf Transaction monitoring<br>\u25cf Wallet screening<br>\u25cf Periodic customer reviews<br>\u25cf Risk reassessment<br>\u25cf Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), where required<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Travel Rule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where applicable, Smart Bulk Payments supports compliance with Travel Rule obligations in<br>accordance with the regulatory requirements that apply to the relevant transaction.<br>Travel Rule requirements may vary depending on jurisdiction, counterparties and transaction<br>characteristics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Certain customers may require Enhanced Due Diligence before onboarding or during the<br>business relationship.<br>EDD may apply depending on factors such as:<br>\u25cf Jurisdiction<br>\u25cf Business model<br>\u25cf Ownership structure<br>\u25cf Transaction profile<br>\u25cf Regulatory requirements<br>Additional documentation may be requested as part of this process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compliance Outcomes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following review, an application may result in one of the following outcomes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Status: Description<\/strong><br><strong>Approved:<\/strong> Customer successfully completed onboarding<br><strong>Approved with Conditions:<\/strong> Additional monitoring requirements apply<br><strong>Pending Information:<\/strong> Additional documentation is required<br><strong>Under Review:<\/strong> Compliance review is ongoing<br><strong>Declined: <\/strong>Customer does not meet onboarding requirements<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ongoing Customer Responsibilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Customers are expected to:<br>\u25cf Maintain accurate company information.<br>\u25cf Notify Smart Bulk Payments of material business changes.<br>\u25cf Provide updated documentation when requested.<br>\u25cf Cooperate with periodic compliance reviews.<br>Failure to provide requested information may result in delays, restrictions or suspension of<br>services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long does onboarding normally take?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Business onboarding typically takes 3 business days to 1 week, depending on the<br>completeness of the documentation provided and the outcome of compliance reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is KYB mandatory?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes.<br>All business customers must successfully complete Know Your Business (KYB) verification<br>before using Smart Bulk Payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does Smart Bulk Payments perform AML screening?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes.<br>Business customers are subject to compliance screening as part of the onboarding process and<br>ongoing monitoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does Smart Bulk Payments perform sanctions screening?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes.<br>Sanctions screening forms part of the compliance review process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can additional documents be requested?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes.<br>Depending on the customer&#8217;s jurisdiction, business model or risk profile, additional<br>documentation may be required before approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is compliance reviewed after onboarding?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes.<br>Compliance monitoring continues throughout the business relationship and may include periodic<br>reviews, transaction monitoring and Enhanced Due Diligence where appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Documentation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>\u25cf <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/smartbulkpayments.com\/docs\/supported-assets-and-networks\/\">Supported Assets &amp; Networks<\/a><\/strong><br>\u25cf <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/smartbulkpayments.com\/docs\/settlement-and-execution-times\/\">Settlement &amp; Execution Times<\/a><\/strong><br>\u25cf <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/smartbulkpayments.com\/docs\/compliance-and-onboarding\/\">Compliance &amp; Onboarding<\/a><\/strong><br>\u25cf <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/smartbulkpayments.com\/docs\/how-to-upload-a-payout-batch\/\">How to Upload a Payout Batch<\/a><\/strong><br>\u25cf <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/smartbulkpayments.com\/docs\/payout-reconciliation\/\">Payout Reconciliation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Last Updated<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">August 2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction Business onboarding at Smart Bulk Payments typically takes 3 business days to 1 week,depending on the completeness of the information provided and the outcome of compliancereviews.Every customer must successfully complete Know Your Business (KYB) verification beforeusing the platform. 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