My landlord got an email asking to verify their identity — is this real?

Yes, that's a real email from Split Pay. Here's why it happened and what it means.

Why we sent it:

Our compliance department flagged something that needed a landlord-side verification step. This isn't an accusation — it's a security check that protects both you and your landlord. Common triggers:

  • An account or payment pattern that needs confirmation from the landlord's side

  • A detail in setup that didn't match between your account and the landlord's records

  • A first-time payment to a new landlord recipient

What your landlord needs to do:

  1. Open the email we sent them from Split Pay

  2. Click the verification link

  3. Complete a quick selfie verification — usually 2 minutes

  4. Once they're done, our compliance department reviews and we resume processing

How long it takes:

  • Once your landlord completes verification, 1–2 business days for review

  • The email link works on phone or computer

If your landlord is hesitant:

  • The verification is on your landlord's end, not yours — they're the one being verified

  • It's not a Split Pay sign-up. They don't get added to anything. The verification is a one-time identity check.

  • They can reach out to us directly if they have questions before completing it

If your landlord doesn't complete it within 2 business days:

  • Get in touch with us

  • We can resend the verification link

  • If your landlord refuses or doesn't respond, the payment may not be able to process — we'd work with you on alternatives

If you want to send your landlord a heads-up before the email lands, that often helps.