Casino asked for “source of funds” — what does it mean and what do you send?
A "source of funds" (SoF) request asks you to prove where the money you deposited actually came from — it is a step beyond identity KYC, required under anti-money-laundering rules, and it typically appears on larger or flagged withdrawals rather than at sign-up.
What to send: usually a recent bank statement, payslip or salary record, or — for crypto — proof you control the source wallet or an exchange transaction history showing you bought the coins. The document needs to be recent, unedited, and show your name matching the account. Screenshots of an exchange "buy" history or a wallet you can sign from are the most common crypto-native proofs.
A SoF check is usually triggered above a value threshold (often somewhere around the $2,000 mark, though it is risk-based and unpublished) or by an unusual pattern. It adds delay — plan for roughly 24–72 hours per review round, and each re-submission of a rejected or unclear document resets the clock — so send clean, complete documents the first time.
Key points
- SoF proves where your deposit money came from — a step beyond identity KYC.
- Accepted: bank statement, payslip, exchange buy-history, or provable source-wallet control.
- Usually triggered on larger/flagged withdrawals (~$2k+, risk-based).
- Documents must be recent, unedited, and name-matched.
- Each rejected re-submission resets the ~24–72h clock — get it right first time.
FAQ
What documents count as source of funds?
A recent bank statement, payslip/salary record, or crypto proof such as an exchange transaction history showing you bought the coins, or control of the wallet you deposited from. It must be recent, unedited and match your account name.
Why does the casino need source of funds, not just my ID?
Identity KYC proves who you are; source of funds proves the money is legitimately yours. Anti-money-laundering rules require the second check on larger or flagged withdrawals before releasing funds.
How long does a source-of-funds check take?
Typically 24–72 hours per review round for clean documents. Blurry, expired or mismatched files get rejected and restart the timer, so submit clear, complete proof first time.
Related
- Why KYC at withdrawal, not deposit?
- How long does crypto casino KYC take?
- Why is my withdrawal pending?
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