BloomHub verifies seller identities to create a safe, trustworthy marketplace for everyone.
What is KYC?
KYC stands for "Know Your Customer." It's a standard practice in financial services that requires businesses to verify the identity of their users. On BloomHub, sellers complete KYC through Stripe when they set up their payment account.
This verification helps prevent fraud, money laundering, and other financial crimes—protecting both buyers and legitimate sellers.
What Gets Verified
Identity
Legal name, date of birth, and address are verified against government records.
Bank Account
Banking information is verified to ensure payouts go to the right place.
Tax Information
SSN or EIN is collected for US tax reporting requirements.
How Verification Works
1
Create Your BloomHub Account
Sign up with your email address. This creates your basic account.
2
Start Stripe Onboarding
When you're ready to sell, you'll be prompted to connect Stripe. This is where identity verification happens.
3
Provide Required Information
Enter your legal name, address, date of birth, and the last 4 digits of your SSN. For businesses, you may need additional documentation.
4
Verification Complete
Most verifications are instant. Once approved, you can start receiving payments.
Privacy & Security
Your data is protected
Verification data is handled by Stripe, not stored on BloomHub servers
Stripe is PCI-DSS compliant and uses bank-level encryption
Your SSN is never visible to BloomHub staff
Buyers never see your personal verification details
What This Means for Buyers
When you purchase from a BloomHub seller, you can trust that:
• The seller is a real person or business with verified identity
• Payment processing meets financial industry standards
• There's accountability if something goes wrong
Look for sellers with "Stripe Verified" status—this means they've completed the full verification process.
Ready to become a verified seller?
Set up your store and complete verification in minutes.
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