Accepted Photo ID Documents
An Original or Certified Copy of a Primary Photo Identification Document
- A valid passport issued by Commonwealth or by a foreign government for the purpose of international travel, that:
Contains a photograph and signature of the customer in whose name the document is issued;
Is issued by United Nations or an agency of the United Nations; and
Is written in a language that is understood by the person carrying out the verification (must have English language).
Is written in a language that is not understood by the person carrying out the verification but is accompanied by an English translation prepared by an accredited translator.
- A valid driver license issued under a law of a State or Territory or equivalent authority of a foreign country for the purpose of driving a vehicle that contains a photograph of the customer in whose name the document is issued, such as learner permit and boat/marine license;
- A card issued under a law of a State or Territory for the purpose of proving the person's age which contains a photograph of the person in whose name the document is issued, such as PROOF OF AGE card;
- A national identity card issued for the purpose of identification, that:
Contains a photograph and the signature of the person whose name the document is issued;
Is issued by a foreign government, the United Nations or an agency of the United Nations; and
Is written in a language that is understood by the person carrying out the verification.
An Original or Certified Copy of Additional/Supplementary Photo IDs
(cannot be used as primary/sole identification)
- Australian / Overseas Bank Debit Card
- Australian / Overseas Bank Credit Card
- Medicare Card
- Bank Statement
- Utility Bill
- Confirmation of Enrolment (COE issued by the Australian Government)
- Medibank Card
- Australian Tertiary Institution / Overseas Student Card
- Health Care Card
- Pensioner Card
- KEYPASS Card
- Security Licence
- APEC Business Travel Card
- Marriage Certificate
- Tax Assessment Form
- Birth Certificate
Other forms of identification, including expired identification documents, employee IDs, loyalty cards and other identification not issued by a government authority, are not accepted as valid Primary Photo ID by United Currency Exchange.