# What is KYC?

Know Your Customer checks to verify identity and assess risk before onboarding clients.

## In real work

KYC refresh failed on the corporate account. Hold trading until documents clear.

## Related terms

- [IPO](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/ipo.md)
- [Liquidity](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/liquidity.md)
- [Bid-Ask Spread](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/bid-ask-spread.md)
- [Settlement](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/settlement.md)
- [ACH](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/ach.md)

## How is this different from Googling it?

Google gives a definition. Prompthaus pairs each term with how it shows up in standups, PRs, prompts, and design reviews—then quizzes you until the word sticks. One term a day on iPhone.

- Category: Finance
- HTML: https://prompthausapp.com/learn/kyc
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