Become a verified user

Become a verified user

Become a verified user on bobshop.co.za for a once off R100.00 (non-refundable) registration fee.  Bob Shop will submit your details for an identity check, credit check and a fraud check. Approval is at Bob Shop's discretion, based on the outcome of the checks. The process can take up to 21 days.

Verified users get the following benefits:
  1. An icon next to your username, indicating that you are a Verified user
  2. Increased peace of mind for buyers through the Bob Shop Buyer protection programme
  3. Eligibility to become a Store on Bob Shop

To become a verified user you must:
  1. Must be an approved advanced seller, to register for advanced seller status click here
  2. Have a valid South African identity document
  3. Complete the Bob Shop Verified user registration form
  4. Complete the indemnity form and email it to communitywatch@bobshop.co.za
  5. Copy the front page of your South African ID book and email it to communitywatch@bobshop.co.za
  6. Accept the Verified user agreement


Note: Bob Shop has outsourced the verification of identification documents, credit checks and criminal checks to LexisNexis Risk Management (I-Digital).

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