The wait is finally over. PI miners in Nigeria can now apply for KYC verification.
On March 16th, Pi Network announced via their verified Twitter handle to miners all over the world that they are releasing the KYC solution to pioneers on a large scale. Prior to this period, only some selected countries could verify their pi account. However, this announcement opened way for more countries, including Nigeria to join the validation process.
Applying for KYC verification is a requirement to transfer your PI coin to the mainnet account.
Miners are encouraged to validate their KYC to ensure the integrity of the PI network.
In this article, I will take you through the 6 steps you must follow to complete your KYC verification process. As you must have learned, you will need the PI browser to start the application process.
Before you continue, if you would like to verify your Nigerian Phone number on Pi Network, follow this link to see how.
What is Pi Browser
Pi Browser is a different mobile app by Pi Core Team; it intends to provide a decentralized web experience through more Pi Apps and Utilities in the future.
Pi KYC Verification Requirements in Nigeria
If you are a PI miner who would like to do his KYC in Nigeria, you need the following before you can proceed with your verification:
PI browser (Download the browser on Playstore)
Valid means of identification. Your valid means of identification could be your International Passport, Driver’s license or NIN. (Preferably Passport)
Enter your name. This should be the name on your valid means of identification.
You will need to take two clear pictures of your face on the app in good lighting condition.
How to Know if You are Eligible for Pi KYC Verification
The Pi app will notify you if you are eligible for verification. Look for a pop-up in the mining app when you are eligible.
The notification message for eligibility is similar to the Screenshot below:
How to do Pi KYC Verification in Nigeria
Now, follow the steps below to proceed with your KYC verification process in Nigeria. However, you must be eligible for KYC verification in Nigeria to start the process.
Step 1
Go to your PI app and click on the Menu button. Scroll down to PI browser and click on it. It will automatically take you to Playstore. Click on download, install and access the Pi Browser. This should automatically sign you into your account inside the Pi Browser app, where you can proceed with your verification, create the mobile Pi Wallet or access other Pi apps, e.g. Chats and Brainstorm.
Step 2
Take a photo of your ID (passport, Driver’s license or ID card) your information on the identification card must be visible.
Step 3
Next, fill out a form with details that match your identification card.
This includes your name, date of birth and the expiration card on your identification card. If your identification card has no expiration date, you can indicate that it does not by clicking on the box just below the area for ID expiration date.
Step 4
The next step is identity confirmation. Take pictures of your face in good lighting condition and click on next.
Step 5
The next step is the payment option. Since the KYC verification was outsourced to a third-party company, miners are expected to pay one PI and would be charged once their PI is transferred to the PI Mainnet.
Click on Submit.
Now, wait for your application to be processed. When your application is approved, you will receive a notification like the one below:
How Long Does Pi KYC Application Process Take
Now that you have successfully completed your application process you are wondering how long it would take for your application to be processed.
Well, Pi KYC application process usually takes between 16 hours to 4 days depending on the number of people who applied and the type of identification card you used.
Abd if you have applied for KYC and it’s taking too long, you can seek a redress here.
118 Responses
Hi, can I use my Voter’s card? I know you didn’t mention it but I feel it should be ine of the acceptable ID since it’s a valid means of identification in Nigeria.
No, Shola. It’s not advisable. People who have used it complained that they never received any notification approval.
Why KYC aren’t given to those of us who has been mining for years now but to the new miners?
I need KYC invitation, my invitation code Nnejisamson16
I sympathize with you, Nneji. It must have been an error with the system. Try and contact their customer care.
How can I correct my ID error on my pi KYC
I have done it for a long time now but no approver
It has to do with the validators.
I have been trying, to get KYC but, the were telling, the slot is available now, I should try again.
What should I do now.
If they say the slot isn’t available, then it isn’t available. You have to wait until the next slot opens.
When will the next slot be available
Please I need to do my kyc please ohh 🙏
I used my National ID card for Kyc application, I hope its it acceptable, I’m waiting for KYC results now
From what I heard, NIN is one of the acceptable Identity cards. It might take time, but it will be approved.
I have submitted my kyc since last two months ago but still under review in progress what should I do
Wait.
Even me too, I still don’t understand. And some is telling me that it will be done with just 8k
Am one of those that did kyc for d first time since last year but no approval, I use Lyon nin
I use my nin black and white paper with my photo on it… But it’s still pending for months now.
Please Goodness help what do i do
Wrong choice of ID. Send them a mail to cancel. Check my latest post: How to get Pi KYC slot for more details.
Same process…same This is happening to me too
Can I upload my Id documents instead of snapping it with camera
If there’s an area created for that, they you should.
Please I need kyc and verify email
Please how long does it take for my pi data to be processed, it has been processing for close to an hour
It’s takes 4 hours to 2 weeks.
Hi, I mistakenly pressed back button before submitting documents for KYC verification. Now I am not getting any option to resubmit my documents (KYC verification option is spinning and not pressable). What should I do now?
Good day voters card I used I was not given feed back it’s stand still even now I can’t procced to recieve reply so how can I restart the kyc
Exercise patient. There is a long line of queue. You will receive a message in time.
Kyc porblm sir please help
How do you mean?
How can I reapply for kyc??
Send them a mail. Read my latest article: How to check for Pi KYC, to see how to reach them.
please I have been trying to verify my kyc on pi network but they are telling me that kyc slot is not available, what should I do?.
You have to wait until it is open again.
Have not been notified of my kyc
Be patient. Things like this takes time.
I really want to get pi k y c so that I can sell my pi for orders to to buy from me and I will be there closer comsto man
I used the NIN for My KYC and my status is still in review for about 2-3 months… Does it usually take this long…?
It doesn’t. The problem might be your NIN.
If I have used NIN and it taking longer than expected can’t I reapply but there is no provision for that I have been waiting for so long now saying kyc review in progress for the past 5 months now why, can’t there be another way out, please help it has taken too long.
The only thing you can do now is to wait.
Or you can reach out to the customer care line. They should be able to rectify it. 5 months is too long to wait.
I used the NIN for My KYC and my status is still in review for about 2-3 months… Does it usually take this long…?
What’s the way forward to reverse and redo the process again because there’s no provision for that. Thanks
NIN takes longer. It is not recommended for Pi KYC Application.
So which one doesn’t takes long?
I have responded to this.
I have been trying, to get KYC but, they were telling me the slot is not available now, I should try again.
What should I do next?
Be patient. Try again when it’s available.
Camera can’t capture the whole NIN, can I use my work ID?
My KYC not complete why
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You should have sent me a mail. Send a mail to [email protected] or [email protected] if you want a quick response.
Hello there!
I’ve done my kyc since last year June and they are yet to verify it and I don’t understand at all.
I keep on checking it and its still the same.
I totally understand. Many pi pioneers whose verifications are still pending would start getting their results from this year.
So i will be charged 1Pi but how much is that in £, how much money is going to leave my bank account and when?
Hello Oliver,
This charges would be made from your PI account and not from bank account.
Thanks for the reply
It says no slot available
How to verify kyc then
You just have to wait for more slots to be opened. Hopefully you will get access this January. I am publishing a post this week on what you can do while you wait. Keep an eye on this blog.
Have done all the necessary registration have done my KYC registration finished and have done my validation finished, but its saying i should wait for new validation, pls what that’s mean?
please help send kyc pi network
My kyc not complete why
So bored. Almost all my referrals with less mined Pi’s have been KYC verified and their mined Pi’s migrated to the Mainnet, while I’m still waiting for the KYC invitation.
I am worried. Please advise on what to do.
My advise is that you wait. Check my latest post on PI. It’s about what you should do.
What form of ID Is the best to use for KYP on Pi
To get my KYC Approved quickly?
International Passport
Is there anything like limited age in Kyc?
I am not sure there is.
I need kyc wallet.
You can download the pi wallet from the pi browser
Mine is talking up to a month now to be verified what do I do
You wait. I assure you that it will be available soon.
Mine was not approved but it’s is still showing kyc processing on the pi browser. How do I cancel and restart the process?
Unfortunately you can. Read my other article on KyC solutions.
Don’t fall for scam. Read my article on Pi KYC solution.
I’ve applied for the KYC application for almost a year now it’s not successful whenever I checked, it’s still processing. I need help on that.
You might be one of the first applicant who will receive an approval as soon as more slots are available.
Have being waiting to have my kyc done why is it taking so long before I could do that.
Read my article on Pi KYC solution. It explains everything you need to know about the delay.
Thanks for your article.
Kindly provide me with how to take a photo of my ID (int’l passport, national ID, or driver’s license)?
Hi,
Place your ID on a surface and take a picture of it. Crop out background.
Pls can I use my passport for kyc even though it is expired
I am not sure.
aproved the my kyc
Please sir
When applying for pi kyc, will pi send a code to my phone number?
Read my article on how to apply for Pi KYC.
I mistakenly used my long NiN slip and instead of the standard one how can I change it please
Good day. The problem that I’m having is that while I was filling the kyc form, as I was about uploading my international passport, I mistakenly pressed the back key and it automatically submitted without I uploading my passport, taking photograph and all and it’s presently showing “under review”
I don’t know what to do
Oops! You just have to hold on for the system to rectify it.
I have not been invited for KYC verification o have almost 800pi but no KYC verification slot available I don’t know why 😪
Good job, Benshak. Keep mining. The slot will be opened soon.
My kyc is taking too long almost 4months now, what can I do ?
Hello, I need you to be patient with them. They are working on it. Be rest assured that it’s be rectified soon.
I have not been invited for kyc verification I have mined 2500 pi
The KYC popup notification should not be used as the only means by which Pioneers know whether they are eligible to start KYC application or not, although they will likely get a “KYC slot” popup. Pioneers should directly check their KYC eligibility on the KYC app in the Pi Browser (KYC.PI). You can simply open the Pi Browser and navigate to the KYC application. Please use the popup notification as a reminder rather than an invitation.
Please how do i get verified? I applied 2 years back and up till date i have still not be verified. I made used of voters card if this be the delay how do i get another slot so i can do the proper verification and get my KYC done
Has it been two years since verification started?
Good morning
Please how long will my NIN ID card take before it will be verified
I really can’t say. It takes between 4 weeks to 2 months. Sometimes longer.
It’s taking to long for my mine to be approved
I did my kyc since 2 months now, but it’s still bringing review in progress.
Hope nothing is wrong? Could it be an error, or it takes so long like this?
I cannot say for sure. Perhaps they found an issue with your ID.
Please have been trying to upload my Nin in my pi KYC but keep on telling me the extraction of my face I’d failed, please help out
That’s because the AI can’t identify your face. The photo on NIN usually isn’t clear. I don’t recommend NIN. Use another ID.
Hello I’m toheeb Yusuf lekan from Nigeria Lagos island I’m not yet verification my KYC since I’m mining pi network please help me on this issues on getting Me invite to KYC verification. this is my account I’d:Teebag007 I’m looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Check my latest article on how to check for KYC slot and follow the instructions.
When will the next slot be available
Read my latest article on how to check for Pi KYC slot for details on that.
Am eligible for kyc but mine keeps giving me message.waiting for (validators in your region) for months now.what do I do?
You wait. It might be system error.
I have NIN slip. Can I use the slip?
And what’s the difference between premium national id card and standard national id card??
You can’t use NIN slip. I have no idea about your second question
Please do I have to do KYC verification firstly before I download my wallet?
Then secondly I can’t create Wallet, its almost 2 weeks now. What might be the issue
Yes, you have to. Send them a mail. Check my latest post on How to get Pi KYC slot for more details.
My kyc is stil showing me review in progress for about three weeks nw
Send them a mail. See my latest post on PI for more details.
Good morning madam. Please I have my NIN but it is in the form of a laminated slip. Both the Tracking ID and the NIN are legible, and my full name is ordered correctly as it is in my Pi network account. Can I be permitted to utilise the NIN slip for KYC?
NO.
Hello.. I’ve been trying to do my KYC but the browser tells me the picture on my NIN is an issue. But it’s visible enough. What do I do please?
Use another ID card or turn your NIN into a plastic card.