Info: KYC
Quriousbit KYC: PAN + Aadhaar, 2-hour review, common rejection fixes.
The fastest path: open Settings → KYC, photograph PAN (front only), Aadhaar (front only), and a selfie holding one ID. Approval median is 1 hour 47 minutes in our last 5,000 submissions.
Documents you need
Quriousbit KYC requires two documents: (1) PAN card — for tax reporting under Section 194BA of the Income Tax Act. (2) Aadhaar card or Passport or Voter ID — for address proof. Most users submit PAN + Aadhaar. Both documents must be in the user's own name, with the PAN and Aadhaar names matching exactly.
If your PAN name and Aadhaar name do not match (for example, PAN shows 'Rajesh Kumar' and Aadhaar shows 'Rajesh K'), the KYC will be auto-rejected. The fix is to update one document to match the other, which takes 7-15 days via the respective government portals.
The 4-minute KYC submission flow
Step 1: Open the Quriousbit app, tap the profile icon, tap 'KYC'. Step 2: Photograph the front of your PAN card — tap to focus, ensure all 4 corners are visible, no glare. Step 3: Photograph the front of your Aadhaar card — same care. Step 4: Take a selfie holding one of the two IDs next to your face. Step 5: Submit. The KYC is auto-reviewed; the median approval time in our
The selfie-with-ID step is where 19% of submissions get rejected. The most common error: the ID is held too low in the frame, so the OCR cannot read the document number. Hold the ID at chin height, with the photo side facing the camera.
Common rejection reasons and fixes
Rejection reason 1: Name mismatch (42% of rejections). Fix: update your PAN to match Aadhaar via the UTI or NSDL portal. Or update Aadhaar via the UIDAI portal. Both take 7-15 days. Rejection reason 2: Photo blur (28%). Fix: tap to focus on the document before capturing, ensure good lighting, no glare. Rejection reason 3: Selfie without ID (19%). Fix: hold the ID at chin height, photo side facing camera, your face and the ID both clearly visible.
Rejection reason 4: Document expired (7%). Fix: PAN does not expire, but Aadhaar is renewed every 10 years. Check the 'Date of Issue' on your Aadhaar and renew if nee
- Name mismatch (42%): update PAN or Aadhaar to match exactly
- Photo blur (28%): tap to focus, good lighting, no glare
- Selfie without ID (19%): ID at chin height, photo side facing camera
- Expired document (7%): renew Aadhaar if Date of Issue is over 10 years ago
- Duplicate PAN (4%): close the other Quriousbit account first
Frequently asked questions
How long does Quriousbit KYC take?
Median KYC approval time on Quriousbit is 1 hour 47 minutes. 90% of submissions are approved within 6 hours. Submissions outside business hours (10pm to 8am IST) are reviewed at 9am the next morning.
What documents do I need?
You need your PAN card (mandatory, for tax reporting) and one of: Aadhaar, Passport, or Voter ID (for address proof). The names on the two documents must match exactly. Most rejections are due to name mismatch.
Can I skip KYC?
You can play free contests without KYC. For paid contests and withdrawals, KYC is mandatory under Indian tax law (Section 194BA). The first withdrawal triggers the KYC requirement automatically.
What if my KYC is rejected?
You will receive an in-app notification with the rejection reason. The most common fix is name mismatch, which requires updating one of your documents. Once the documents match, re-submit and the KYC will be re-reviewed within 2 hours.
Is my Aadhaar data safe?
Yes. Aadhaar data is encrypted at rest with AES-256, encrypted in transit with TLS 1.3, and stored on servers that are AIGF-audited. We do not share Aadhaar data with any third party, and we delete it within 30 days of account closure.