📝 Overview
The global communications industry is increasingly adopting Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements to enhance trust and security in messaging and voice services. KYC involves verifying customer identities through personal or business information. To combat rising fraud and spam, regulators worldwide, including the UK, are mandating that businesses submit and verify their KYC data with communication platforms like Twilio. This step aims to protect consumers by ensuring that only verified entities can engage in text and call communications.
📋 Regulatory Compliance & Form Submission
⚠️ Timeline to Note:
Effective May 27, 2024, all new long code purchases require an approved Regulatory Compliance (RC) bundle before buying.
Starting September 30, 2024, all UK long codes must have an approved RC bundle to be compliant with Ofcom's new regulatory guidelines. After this date you will see more notifications appear in console alerting you that you have non-compliant numbers and these numbers will be at risk of service disruption if enforcements by the regulator are applied.
Starting in January 2025, non-compliant numbers may be expected to experience brownouts
Due to messaging regulations for UK customers, the setup process differs from other regions. Please reach out to our Support Team directly so they can assist you with getting your messaging set up correctly. You can chat in or email us at [email protected]
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Find answers to common questions or additional details that may not be covered in the main instructions.
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Why do I need to provide my Business Registration Number?
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Providing this record will prove that you are a registered business. It will help verify your business.
Where can I find my Business Registration Number?
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There are a number of places you can find this number if you don’t have it handy.
Certificate of Incorporation
Any Companies House correspondences
Performing a search within the Companies House online public register
What is an emergency address?
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This is the physical address that is associated with your Twilio phone number. It can be the same as your business address.
What is the purpose of the emergency address?
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This is only used for voice calls for emergency services in the UK to send help if necessary.