Step 1: Visit the Ledn Website
- Go to www.ledn.io and click on “Sign Up” at the top right corner of the page.
Step 2: Provide Personal Information
- First Name
- Last Name
- E-mail Address
- Mobile Number
Step 3: Create a Secure Password
Step 4: E-mail Verification
- Once you have submitted the information, you will receive an e-mail requesting you to verify your e-mail address.
- Look for the e-mail in your Inbox and click on the link to verify.
- Only after successful verification of your e-mail address will your account be registered on the Ledn platform.
- You will be able to view the platform but will not be able to transact until the KYC process is successfully completed.
Step 5: Provide KYC Information (Identity Information)
- Legal first name (Full name required)
- Legal last name (Full name required)
- Date of Birth
- Occupation
- Occupation Industry
- Occupation Sector
- Citizenship
- Political Exposure (Indicate if you are a Politically Exposed Person (PEP), a family member, or a close associate of a PEP)
- Confirmation that the account will not be used for activities on behalf of another person or entity
- Source of Funds/Wealth
Step 6: Provide KYC Information (Residential Information)
- Full street address (including house, unit, or suite number)
- City of residence
- Country of residence
- State, province, or region
- ZIP or postal code
- Citizenship status (e.g., Citizen/Permanent Resident)
Step 7: Provide KYC Information (Asset Information)
- Indicate the main source of your funds
- State your annual household income before taxes
- Specify what you plan to achieve with your Ledn account
- Confirm that all assets were acquired legally and will be used for legal purposes
- Acknowledge that:
- Ledn is a self-directed platform.
- Ledn does not provide advice or recommendations regarding digital asset transactions.
- You are solely responsible for your investment decisions, profits, losses, and tax consequences.
Step 8: Identity Verification
- After completing the information gathering process, click ‘Continue.’
- Upload an image of a valid, government-issued photo ID.
Step 9: Address Verification
- Submit a valid proof of residence document, such as a utility bill.
- Ensure the document:
- Is issued in your name.
- Matches the address information you provided.
- Is no older than 90 days.
Step 10: Await Approval
- If your application passes the automated verification process, you will receive a confirmation message.
- Upon successful KYC completion, you will receive an e-mail confirming that your account is enabled for transactions.
What if the automated verification fails?
- If the automated verification fails, your case will be assigned to a Ledn AML Compliance Analyst for manual review.
- The possible outcomes:
- Manual approval of your case.
- Guidance from the Customer Success team for additional steps, such as uploading clearer documentation or a different proof of address.
- Manual reviews typically take up to 48 hours to complete.
Additional Details:
- Security: All personal information is encrypted and securely stored.
- No Credit Checks: Ledn does not perform credit checks during the account setup process.
- Approval Time: Most verifications are processed within 1-2 business days, although delays may occur if additional documentation is needed.