Some users may not reside in the US or may not have a tax ID such as an SSN (Social Security Number) or EIN (Employer Identification Number). This impacts the Hemlane experience in the following two ways.
1. A Screening Report Cannot Be Processed
If an applicant does not have an SSN, a screening cannot be submitted or processed for them. Please view our article "What if an applicant does not have credit, a SSN, or is not a US citizen?" for further information and Hemlane's recommendations in this situation.
2. A Payment Method Cannot Be Attached Within Hemlane
Hemlane and our partner companies take your online security seriously. Our payment processor requires all users to verify their identity using a verifiable tax ID (SSN or EIN) in order to authorize access to any bank account or credit or debit card added within Hemlane.
At this time, there is no way for a user to attach their banking information within Hemlane without an SSN or EIN to verify their identity. For more information regarding Hemlane's security standards, please view our article "How secure is Hemlane? For payments, SSN, etc."
Please note that SSNs are used for verification purposes only and do not affect your credit score.
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