Seriously, what's the deal with every platform taking days to "verify" my account? I've uploaded my ID and selfie to three different places now because I heard their fees were good, but each one has me stuck in "pending review" for what feels like forever. If they want my business, why make it so hard to start? Is this just poor service, or is there an actual reason for this bottleneck? I just want to buy some crypto, not apply for a mortgage.
It's incredibly frustrating, I know. That "pending" status usually means your documents are in a manual review queue with their compliance team. While it feels like poor service, the delay is often because they're legally required to thoroughly check each application against global sanctions and fraud databases—it's not just about matching your face to your ID. Rushing through this is how platforms get into serious regulatory trouble. The whole process is called KYC ("Know Your Customer"). If you want to understand exactly why it's so meticulous and what the platforms are checking for, there's a really straightforward guide on Paybis's blog that breaks down the purpose behind each step. Reading it won't speed up your current verification, but it helps explain the 'why' behind the wait: paybis.com/blog/glossary/what-is-kyc/.