I sent money to my son, then he was asked to enter his social security number as a verification. Is that normal?

My son was asked for his social security number to use the money I sent through Apple Pay. Is that correct?u

iPhone 14 Plus

Posted on Jul 17, 2023 12:57 PM

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Posted on Jul 17, 2023 12:58 PM

Click on this link to learn about 'Identity verification for Apple Card or Apple Cash' --> Identity verification for Apple Card or Apple Cash - Apple Support

"To protect your account, you might be asked to verify your identity when using Apple Cash or applying for Apple Card."



"Why you'll be asked for your personal data

Person to person payments and the Apple Cash card are services provided by Green Dot Bank, member FDIC, a regulated financial institution. Green Dot Bank is required by federal law to verify the identity of its customers.

To verify your identity, Green Dot Bank will request social security numbers and other personal information to ensure that customers are eligible to use the service."


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Jul 17, 2023 12:58 PM in response to Celisarojas

Click on this link to learn about 'Identity verification for Apple Card or Apple Cash' --> Identity verification for Apple Card or Apple Cash - Apple Support

"To protect your account, you might be asked to verify your identity when using Apple Cash or applying for Apple Card."



"Why you'll be asked for your personal data

Person to person payments and the Apple Cash card are services provided by Green Dot Bank, member FDIC, a regulated financial institution. Green Dot Bank is required by federal law to verify the identity of its customers.

To verify your identity, Green Dot Bank will request social security numbers and other personal information to ensure that customers are eligible to use the service."


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I sent money to my son, then he was asked to enter his social security number as a verification. Is that normal?

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