Verification Outcomes
Understanding Verification Outcomes: Matched vs. Verified
Method distinguishes between two verification states, and understanding the difference matters:| State | Meaning | Sufficient for products? |
|---|---|---|
| Matched | Method has correlated the user’s provided information (PII) to a real person in its records. This is a passive outcome, it happens automatically during the KYC process and indicates that Method recognizes who this person is. | No |
| Verified | The Entity has actively completed both phone and identity verification steps. This is an active outcome, the person has proven they control their phone and confirmed their identity. A user must be both matched AND verified to unlock downstream products. | Yes (when combined with Matched) |