FICA With Hollywoodbets (2023)

How to FICA with Hollywoodbets in South Africa

We can all agree that the internet is one of the best things to ever happen to a man in this century, and for good reasons. The convenience, and accessibility of services and the opportunities it has created in the modern world, if they are anything to go by is a blessing. But this has not come without a challenge- the online fraud and cybercrimes that have called for the protection of the citizenry in the modern world. Punters can now bet safely and also claim their winnings safely and with the protection of the Government. 

The Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) is a law that was passed in 2001 to combat financial crimes such as fraud, money laundering, and tax evasion, among others. The Act came into force in 2003 and has since been amended in 2017 to further enhance the security of internet users, and their data and also affirm the penalties for online criminals. 

In online betting, FICA requires that any person undertaking to bet in the country must have their identity verified. The framework and measures that FICA applies ensure that money laundering is detected and investigated at the earliest opportunity. 

FICA Documents Accepted by Betting Sites

Generally, most betting sites will require you to provide a copy of your ID or proof of residency To have your identity verified as a South African citizen, you must provide either your identity documents like ID or Driver’s license or proof of residence such as utility bills or a bank statement. In specific, you will need any of the following;

• Valid Driver’s License (front and back)
• Smart card ID (front and back) 
• Green ID Book 

Additionally, you will be required to prove your residence, which can be verified using any of these documents.

• A Utility bill that is less than 3 months old 
• Municipal rate and taxes invoice less than 3 months old
• Bank statements from your bank that are less than 3 months old

How to FICA your Hollywoodbets Account

Hollywood Bets remains FICA compliant and requires that you verify yourself at their self-service portal. It is advisable that before registering with them, you have a clear or digital copy of the document that you intend to use. Termed the friendliest bookie to verify with, this bookie accepts the widest range of verification documents. To get yourself verified, choose one of the following methods-

FICA self-Service Portal

This portal is a game changer as it only needs a total of 30 minutes of your time to verify and activate your Hollywood Bets account. 

• Go to http://fica.hollywoodbets.net  on either your phone, tablet, laptop, or computer. 
• Enter either your ID number or Hollywoodbets account number into the field on the screen.  
• Click the button labeled “Upload Proof of ID/Passport/Drivers Licence.”
• Go to the “Choose Files” button to upload your ID or any other required applicable document. 
• Upon picking your file, select the blue “Upload File” button. This will begin uploading your document to the website.
• Upon successful upload, a green box will appear, confirming the upload. You can click on the black button to go back and repeat the upload process to upload your proof of residence.
• After uploading the ID and proof of residence, the button will turn green, and you could go ahead and click the “Submit Documents to FICA” button.
• Once the documents have been uploaded, a FICA self-service page will pop up, and you can click on the verify tab confirming that the documents uploaded are true copies of the original.
• A green confirmation message will pop up, that will confirm that the documents have been submitted. Wait for 30 minutes and you will receive an SMS confirming that your application has been approved.

Sending Email

Here, you just need to send clear copies of the necessary documents to fica@hollywoodbets.net.

Social media- Facebook

• Go to your Facebook account and search for Hollywood Bets
• Go to send a message
• Upload the relevant documents and await their feedback confirming receipt and approval/rejection.

Hand Delivery

You can deliver the hard copies of your FICA documents to the nearest Hollywoodbets Branch. 

WhatsApp

Here, you are required to send your documents to 076 675 0710, where they will be verified. 

FICA Documents Required by Hollywoodbets

Hollywood Bets accepts the following documents. 

• Valid Driver’s License (front and back)
• Smart card ID (front and back) 
• Green ID Book 

Accepted Proof of Address

• A Utility bill that is less than 3 months old 
• Municipal rate and taxes invoice less than 3 months old
• Bank statements from your bank that are less than 3 months old

If you have any of the above documents, take a clear picture, or scan and share them using any of the methods that you are most comfortable with.

Hollywood FICA Bonus

New punters who register with Hollywood Bets get an R25 signup bonus once their Hollywoodbets account is activated. This is a way of encouraging new bookies to ensure that their accounts are FICA compliant. The bonus must however be used within 24 hours.