Verification
In order to activate your PrizePicks account, you will be required to complete a verification process. This is done to prevent fraudulent activity and to add security to your account.
We will ask you to share your full name as it appears on a government-issued ID (such as a drivers license), as well as your DOB, home address, and a valid email address to connect to your PrizePicks account. We may also request a selfie clearly showing your face alongside a government-issued ID.
In order to successfully complete your verification, you will need to show that you meet the following requirements:
- Must meet the age requirements for your jurisdiction
- Must have a legal United States (US) residential address within the 50 states, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands (exceptions may apply for active US military personnel stationed abroad)
- Must be a US citizen, US permanent resident, or have a valid US visa*
If you are attempting to make Team and/or Culture picks, you will need to go through an additional verification process to show that you have a valid Social Security Number (not a Taxpayer Identification Number). This is a requirement, even if you’ve previously completed standard PrizePicks verification.
Verification FAQ
I already completed verification, so why am I being asked again?
There are a few cases where you will be asked to re-verify in order to unlock your account. This could be due to a long period of account inactivity, or if you delete your account and attempt to reactivate. It could also be due to the additional SSN requirement that comes with Team and Culture picks.
Why am I being asked for my Social Security Number?
An SSN is legally required in order to participate in Team and Culture picks specifically. Even if you don’t plan to make Team or Culture picks, or if those pick types are not available in your region, there may be situations where we need more information before we can verify your identity.
We will securely process your information when we conduct the verification process.
Why am I being asked to submit a photo of my ID?
If your account isn't automatically verified after you sign up, that means we need more information before we can verify your identity.
To complete this process, you only need your smartphone and a government-issued ID, such as a driver's license or a passport. If you follow the instructions in the app, the verification process will take less than two minutes.
What happens after I submit my ID?
After you submit a valid government-issued photo ID, you will be notified with one of the following status reports:
1. Verified: You will receive a notification that says "Verification Successful." You'll also be provided a link to the deposit page where you can add funds to your account and begin playing PrizePicks.
2. Resubmit ID: The most common reasons for this are a blurry picture, improper lighting, or an invalid ID, like a library card or debit card.
3. Placed in Review: A verification specialist will review your account information further.
4. Denied: If you are denied, you will unfortunately not be able to play on PrizePicks. PrizePicks reserves the right to deny verification to anyone at its sole discretion. For security reasons, we will not be able to provide specific information to individuals regarding why they were denied.