Gumtree users will now have the opportunity to verify their ID on their My Profile page. User ID information will not be made public. However, if a seller’s ID is successfully verified, the account will show an additional verification badge to indicate to buyers that the ID matches the credentials of the Gumtree account owner. 

 What are the benefits of verifying my ID? 

Benefits for sellers:

ID Verification shows buyers that they can make a purchase from you with confidence as you are using your real identity to transact on Gumtree.

Spot Money will confirm that your South African ID number matches your identity as per the government database. Then, using secure facial recognition software, they will confirm your stated identity matches your photograph as per your chosen ID document. ID Verified Users that have also verified their email and mobile number will receive a special badge on their Gumtree profile, but no other information (including your ID number) will be displayed, collected or stored by Gumtree during this process. 

Benefits for buyers:

Buyers will now be able to refine their searches to only show ads from sellers that have been ID-verified, allowing buyers to buy with confidence. 

If you have any additional questions, please reach out to our helpdesk.