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title: "Does the name on my payout account need to match my GFN account?"
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# Does the name on my payout account need to match my GFN account?

Yes. Your GFN account, identity verification and payout details should belong to the same individual.

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## The full answer

Yes. Your GFN account, identity verification and payout details should belong to the same individual.

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## Explained in full

- [KYC and Verification](https://getfundednow.com/rules/kyc-and-verification) - The rule, explained - Identity verification may be required before a funded account is issued and before a payout. Account, ID and payout details must match one person.

## Terms used in this answer

[KYC](https://getfundednow.com/glossary/kyc)

## Related questions

- [Why is KYC required?](https://getfundednow.com/faq/why-is-kyc-required) - Payouts - KYC and AML checks help GFN verify that accounts belong to genuine individual traders and help prevent fraud, identity misuse, duplicate-account abuse and other prohibited activity.
- [What are the payout methods - how do I get paid?](https://getfundednow.com/faq/what-are-the-payout-methods) - Payouts - GFN pays traders through Rise (Riseworks), which lets you withdraw by ACH, bank wire or crypto. The payout must go to the same person who holds and verified the account.
- [Can I receive my payout in crypto?](https://getfundednow.com/faq/can-i-get-paid-in-crypto) - Payouts - Yes - crypto is one of the withdrawal options available through Rise, GFN's payout provider, alongside ACH and bank wire.
- [How long does a payout take to process?](https://getfundednow.com/faq/how-long-does-a-payout-take) - Payouts - Processing times can depend on verification, the payment method and the payout provider.

## More answers on kyc and verification

- [What documents might I need?](https://getfundednow.com/faq/what-documents-do-i-need-for-kyc) - Depending on the verification process, you may be asked to provide valid identification and other information needed to confirm your identity.
- [What happens if I cannot pass KYC?](https://getfundednow.com/faq/what-if-i-cannot-pass-kyc) - GFN cannot issue services or payouts that require successful identity verification where the customer is unable to satisfy the required checks.
- [What is KYC?](https://getfundednow.com/faq/what-is-kyc) - KYC stands for Know Your Customer.

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