Block, Inc.
Identity verification (IDV) using a payment processing platform

Abstract:

Identity verification (IDV) using a payment processing platform is described herein. In an example, a computing device can receive identifying information of a user. The computing device can request payment information of a payment instrument of the user and can receive the payment information of the payment instrument of the user. The computing device can prompt the user to present the payment instrument at a point-of-sale (POS) of a trusted merchant and can verify the identity of the user based at least in part on verification information received from a merchant device operable by the trusted merchant at the POS.