Seller verification: what you need, and why
Last updated 2026-09-16
If you started seller signup, met the identity form and closed it — you are not unusual. Most sellers who stop have not changed their minds; they hit a form without knowing what it would ask for. This page tells you everything in advance. About two minutes to gather, under five to fill in.
What to have ready
Your Thai national ID card — you need the 13-digit number and the laser code on the back (letters and digits beginning JT, ME or JC, top-right on the reverse). This is where most people stop, because it is a field they have never been asked for before. Have the card next to you before you start.
Date of birth and registered address — if your CardStreet profile already has an address, it is filled in for you.
A verification selfie — a live photo through your camera, not an uploaded file. Easiest on a phone, and it cannot be skipped.
A Thai bank account in your own name — for receiving your sales. It must match the verified identity.
Why it asks for so much
On the Thai platform, the seller receives the money directly. A buyer’s payment lands in your own merchant balance rather than passing through a CardStreet wallet first. Thai law requires the recipient of funds to be identified before that can happen — the same standard every bank and payment provider in Thailand works to. It is not a CardStreet rule, and we cannot reduce the number of fields.
The upside of that structure is that your money is yours immediately. There is no CardStreet wallet to withdraw from, and no way for us to sit on your balance.
Not ready to verify? List anyway
You can list cards before verification is finished. They are saved as drafts — visible only to you — and go live automatically the moment verification passes. Nothing to re-enter. This suits anyone who wants to see what their cards are worth before committing.
What happens once you pass
Your shop appears in the shop directory and on every card page you list. Buyers can pay by card or PromptPay. Money reaches your merchant balance when the buyer pays, and moves to your bank on the payment provider’s automatic schedule.
CardStreet’s fee is 9% of the sale for standard sellers, dropping to 5% and below for partners. The payment provider’s processing fee comes out of your balance as normal; buyers are never charged extra for it.
If you get stuck
The form can be resumed at any time and keeps what you have already entered. Open your profile, go to the payouts section, and continue. If you are still stuck, use the contact page.
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What is the laser code on a Thai ID card, and where is it?
A 12-character code mixing letters and digits, beginning JT, ME or JC, printed top-right on the back of the card. It confirms the card is the current genuine issue. It is not the 13-digit number on the front.
Can I skip the selfie step?
No. It is a condition of your shop being able to accept money at all, not just of withdrawing it, so it cannot be deferred. A phone is easiest, since it uses the front camera directly.
Do I need a registered company or a physical shop?
No. You can register as an individual, with no website and no storefront.
Can I list cards before verification is complete?
Yes. They are saved as drafts only you can see, and publish automatically when verification passes.
Does CardStreet store my ID card?
No. Verification details go directly to the payment provider that performs the check. CardStreet only sees whether you have passed.
When do I get paid?
Funds reach your merchant balance when the buyer pays, then transfer to your bank on the payment provider’s automatic schedule for Thai accounts.
How long after verifying can I sell?
If your details are complete, your shop can accept payments as soon as verification finishes. If anything further is needed, the payouts page shows exactly what is missing.
Do I pay tax on card sales?
Sales income is yours and is taxable as such; CardStreet does not withhold anything. Consult a tax professional if your volume is significant.