Hi folks,
A question about Mt. Gox withdrawals.
I can't find the info on their website now, but I thought verification was only necessary to withdraw cash, not bitcoins.
Mt. Gox is telling me that, in order to withdraw bitcoins, I need to get my non-English language documents translated and notarized and mailed to Japan.
Does that fir with your understanding of their policy?
Thanks.
OMG What a nightmare. I also thought that my anonymous MtGox account allowed non-verified Bitcoin withdrawals. I've never deposited or withdrawn fiat currency to or from this account and had no intention to do so. I used it for daytrading only.
After reading your post, I got worried that they were lying (once again) and immediately attempted to withdraw my remaining coins to a paper wallet.
Now they won't return my coins without identification and proof of residency. This is totally unacceptable. I feel like they are stealing from me.
I don't drive an automobile or use credit cards (just say no) so I don't have the usual photo ID. I'd rather not change my old red and white non-photo Ontario health card for a photo one because the new ones require renewal every few years. I don't generally carry ID and have no plans to start doing so. I live in a (sort of) free country. Do I have to get a passport just to get my money back?
Luckily there are only about 50 BTC in this account but I still feel like I'm being held for ransom. I also feel like I'm being treated like an American.
Further shame on you MtGox.