YesPlay registration and FICA: who qualifies, what to upload and in which order

YesPlay registration is open to you if you are 18 or older, have a valid South African cellphone number in your own name, and have a valid SA ID. Foreign nationals who live in the country permanently use a passport plus proof of residence instead. Sign-up starts from the same Sign In / Sign Up button as the login. The screen behind it is titled Sign In/Register and asks for your phone number first, whether you are new or returning. FICA verification follows, and you need it before you can bet with real money or withdraw.

YesPlay registration in five moves

1. Tap Sign In / Sign Up. Enter the cellphone number you want on the account and press Enter. The same screen serves new and returning players.
2. Fill in your details. Expect to give your name, surname and SA ID number (or passport number).
3. Set a password. You will use it with your cellphone number every time you log in.
4. Verify the number. Complete the phone check from your profile. A verified number is required before the first withdrawal.
5. Upload FICA documents. Send a copy of your ID or passport and, if asked, a proof of residence.

With your ID on the table, that is a few minutes’ work. Two things save trouble later. First, copy your name and ID number letter for letter from the ID book or card, since the bank account you withdraw to must match it. Second, use a number you will keep, since password resets only go there.

If you plan to take the welcome offer, accept it in Promotions before your first deposit and deposit within 7 days of registering. The details are on our YesPlay bonus page.

How to FICA your YesPlay account

FICA is the Financial Intelligence Centre Act. South African bookmakers must confirm who their customers are under it, much like a bank does. YesPlay asks for:

• your SA ID number or a valid passport number;
• a copy of your SA ID document and/or passport;
• a proof of residence showing your physical address, not older than 3 months, when requested.

YesPlay’s help centre also says verification must be done before you place a bet.

Which proof of residence does YesPlay accept?

The help centre lists these, each no older than 3 months:

Document	Notes
Utility bill	Water, electricity or rental
Store account statement	From a nationally recognised store
Bank statement	Must show your physical address
DStv account statement	The monthly statement
Municipal letter	Issued by your municipality

Photograph documents flat, in daylight, with all four corners visible. Blurry or cropped uploads tend to come back for a second try.

Account verification via SMS

The phone check is separate from FICA. It confirms that you control the number. YesPlay’s profile area has a phone-verification screen for it. Until it is done the withdrawal button will not work. People searching for “yesplay account verification via sms” have often reached their first cash-out and hit this block.

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Not a South African citizen?

YesPlay’s help centre covers this case. Foreigners who permanently reside in South Africa can open an account with a valid passport and proof of residence. Visitors without permanent residence are not mentioned, so do not assume you qualify.

After registration

Your next stops are the login page for everyday sign-in and the deposits and withdrawals guide for bank minimums and payment references.