> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://legacy-docs.usesmileid.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://legacy-docs.usesmileid.com/supported-id-types/for-individuals-kyc/backed-by-id-authority.md).

# Using ID Number

Smile ID allows you to verify and look up ID information.

Here is a comprehensive list of countries and the ID types we currently support.

For more information on any of the supported ID types, you can visit its dedicated page.

{% hint style="info" %}
All ID types require the ID number to be entered in the correct format. The table below lists some examples. Additionally, you can ensure your users enter the correct ID number format by following our [Regex examples](/supported-id-types/for-individuals-kyc/backed-by-id-authority/id-number-regex.md).

Some ID types require additional information when querying their databases. See the "required inputs" table for a list of these additional inputs.
{% endhint %}

## Know Your Customer (KYC)

<table><thead><tr><th>Country</th><th width="187">Country Code</th><th width="187">ID Type</th><th>Format</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td></td><td>🇨🇮</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Côte d'Ivoire</td><td>CI</td><td>NATIONAL_ID_NO_PHOTO</td><td>00000000000</td></tr><tr><td>Côte d'Ivoire</td><td>CI</td><td>RESIDENT_ID_NO_PHOTO</td><td>00000000000</td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="1f1ec-1f1ed">🇬🇭</span></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Ghana</td><td>GH</td><td>GHANA_CARD</td><td>GHA-000000000-0</td></tr><tr><td>Ghana</td><td>GH</td><td>GHANA_CARD_NO_PHOTO</td><td>GHA-000000000-0</td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="1f1f0-1f1ea">🇰🇪</span></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Kenya</td><td>KE</td><td>ALIEN_CARD</td><td>000000</td></tr><tr><td>Kenya</td><td>KE</td><td>KRA_PIN</td><td>00000000</td></tr><tr><td>Kenya</td><td>KE</td><td>NATIONAL_ID</td><td>00000000</td></tr><tr><td>Kenya</td><td>KE</td><td>NATIONAL_ID_NO_PHOTO</td><td>00000000</td></tr><tr><td>Kenya</td><td>KE</td><td>PASSPORT</td><td>*A00000000</td></tr><tr><td>Kenya</td><td>KE</td><td>TAX_INFORMATION</td><td>A000000000A</td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="1f1f3-1f1ec">🇳🇬</span></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Nigeria</td><td>NG</td><td>BANK_ACCOUNT</td><td>0000000000</td></tr><tr><td>Nigeria</td><td>NG</td><td>BVN</td><td>00000000000</td></tr><tr><td>Nigeria</td><td>NG</td><td>NIN_V2</td><td>00000000000</td></tr><tr><td>**Nigeria</td><td>NG</td><td>NIN_SLIP</td><td>00000000000</td></tr><tr><td>Nigeria</td><td>NG</td><td>PHONE_NUMBER</td><td>00000000000</td></tr><tr><td>Nigeria</td><td>NG</td><td>VOTER_ID</td><td>0000000000000000000</td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="1f1ff-1f1e6">🇿🇦</span></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>South Africa</td><td>ZA</td><td>NATIONAL_ID</td><td>0000000000000</td></tr><tr><td>South Africa</td><td>ZA</td><td>NATIONAL_ID_NO_PHOTO</td><td>0000000000000</td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="1f1fa-1f1ec">🇺🇬</span></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Uganda</td><td>UG</td><td>NATIONAL_ID_NO_PHOTO</td><td>00000000000000</td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="1f1ff-1f1f2">🇿🇲</span></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Zambia</td><td>ZM</td><td>BANK_ACCOUNT</td><td>0000000000000</td></tr><tr><td>Zambia</td><td>ZM</td><td>TPIN</td><td>0000000000</td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td>🇿🇼</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Zimbabwe</td><td>ZW</td><td>NATIONAL_ID_NO_PHOTO</td><td>000000000A00</td></tr></tbody></table>

> **NOTE**\
> \* - Letter prefix, e.g., "C", prior to the number format\
> \*\* - Same as NIN\_V2 but includes a photo of the NIN slip

**ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INPUTS**

Some ID types require additional inputs to complete validation. They are listed below:

| Country       | Country Code | ID Type                 | Required Fields                               |
| ------------- | ------------ | ----------------------- | --------------------------------------------- |
| Côte d'Ivoire | CI           | NATIONAL\_ID\_NO\_PHOTO | ID number                                     |
| Côte d'Ivoire | CI           | RESIDENT\_ID\_NO\_PHOTO | ID number                                     |
| Ghana         | GH           | GHANA\_CARD             | <p>ID number,<br>Selfie</p>                   |
| Ghana         | GH           | GHANA\_CARD\_NO\_PHOTO  | ID number                                     |
| Kenya         | KE           | ALIEN\_CARD             | ID number                                     |
| Kenya         | KE           | KRA\_PIN                | ID number, Citizenship                        |
| Kenya         | KE           | NATIONAL\_ID            | ID number                                     |
| Kenya         | KE           | NATIONAL\_ID\_NO\_PHOTO | ID number                                     |
| Kenya         | KE           | TAX\_INFORMATION        | ID number                                     |
| Kenya         | KE           | PASSPORT                | ID number                                     |
| Nigeria       | NG           | BANK\_ACCOUNT           | ID number, Bank code                          |
| Nigeria       | NG           | BVN                     | ID number                                     |
| Nigeria       | NG           | NIN\_V2                 | ID number                                     |
| Nigeria       | NG           | NIN\_SLIP               | ID number                                     |
| Nigeria       | NG           | PHONE\_NUMBER           | ID number (the phone number is the ID number) |
| Nigeria       | NG           | VOTER\_ID               | ID number                                     |
| Nigeria       | NG           | BANK\_ACCOUNT           | ID number, Bank code                          |
| South Africa  | ZA           | NATIONAL\_ID            | ID number                                     |
| South Africa  | ZA           | NATIONAL\_ID\_NO\_PHOTO | ID number                                     |
| Uganda        | UG           | NATIONAL\_ID\_NO\_PHOTO | ID number                                     |
| Zambia        | ZM           | BANK\_ACCOUNT           | ID number, Bank code                          |
| Zambia        | ZM           | TPIN                    | ID number                                     |
| Zimbabwe      | ZW           | NATIONAL\_ID\_NO\_PHOTO | ID number                                     |


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