Profile Individual
This endpoint enables you to profile an individual.
Profile Individual
Use this endpoint to create a profile for an individual on the Edge platform. Providing the customer’s BVN is mandatory to ensure they are immediately KYCed for Tier 1 account creation. Optionally, including the NIN will enable KYC for Tier 2.
Additional Information
- To successfully create a customer profile on Edge, the customer’s BVN (Bank Verification Number) must be provided. This ensures the customer is KYCed for Tier 1 account creation.
- Optionally, you can provide the customer’s NIN (National Identification Number) along with the BVN. Supplying both identifiers enables KYC up to Tier 2.
Request Parameters
A unique identifier for the request, used for idempotency.
Example: e0b9f8d0-7a57-4a67-a8b2-4d7c7b5a37c9
The first name of the individual.
Example: John
The last name of the individual.
Example: Doe
The other names of the individual.
Example: Michael
The individual’s email address.
Example: john.doe@example.com
The individual’s phone number.
Example: 08012345678
The salutation of the individual.
Example: Mr
The gender of the individual.
Example: Male
The individual’s date of birth in YYYY-MM-DD format.
Example: 1980-01-01
The individual’s Bank Verification Number (BVN).
Example: 12345678901
The individual’s National Identification Number (NIN).
Example: 987654321
The nationality of the individual.
Example: NGA
The address of the individual.
The complete address.
Example: 123 Main Street
The street of the address.
Example: Main Street
The local government area.
Example: Ikeja
The city of the address.
Example: Lagos
The country of the address.
Example: NGA
Details of the individual’s next of kin.
The first name of the next of kin.
Example: Jane
The last name of the next of kin.
Example: Doe
The gender of the next of kin.
Example: Female
The email address of the next of kin.
Example: jane.doe@example.com
The phone number of the next of kin.
Example: 07012345678
The relationship between the individual and the next of kin.
Example: Sister
The address of the next of kin.
Example: 456 Elm Street
The street of the address.
Example: Elm Street
The city of the address.
Example: Abuja
The country of the address.
Example: NGA
The local government area.
Example: Garki
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