Bank Checks, Photo IDs: Snapchat Reveals How It Will Verify Underage Users

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Snapchat has revealed how it plans to comply with Australia’s impending under-16 social media ban. The Snapchat logo is displayed on a cell phone screen in San Anselmo, Calif., on Feb. 3, 2022. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images11/25/2025|Updated: 11/25/2025Tech giant Snapchat has revealed how it plans to verify the age of young Australia users in the lead-up to the country’s under-16 social media ban on Dec. 10.The social media platform will ask for details like bank account information, photo IDs, or facial age estimation.Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]Author’s Selected Articles

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