Moonlover Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 I received an email from one of my 3 pension providers recently. I was invited to download an app, enter the unique code that they provided and follow the instructions, Once I opened the app I answered a few basic questions regarding my contact details and then I was asked to provide a picture of a photo ID. (used my Thai D/L) I then had to take a short selfie video (presumably they wanted to see me blink) and they then compared the license photo with my selfie. I passed so they now know that I'm still alive and the follow up email confirmed this and said I'm good to go for another year. It was all done in about 20-30 minutes. Let's hope that other providers catch on and put an end to these bothersome life certificates. For the Luddites amongst us, they did provide the option to download a hard copy and do it old the fashioned way. As if! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 Yup, my UK provider has been using it for years. Run the app, take a selfie whilst blinking, done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutt Daeng Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 One of my UK pension providers has scrapped their proof of life certificates. They now require me to present myself with my passport at a Western Union agent to verify I am still alive. They even give me the equivalent of 10 GBP in baht for my trouble. Not bad since my local bank branch is a WU agent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Don't think DWP will be doing this anytime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted March 27 Author Share Posted March 27 1 hour ago, Thailand said: Don't think DWP will be doing this anytime! You just might be wrong there. I know this article pertains to France, but note the first paragraph: ‘Life certificates’ sent to UK pensioners living abroad, including in France, could be moved online. https://www.connexionfrance.com/article/French-news/Proof-of-life-certificates-may-go-online-for-UK-pensioners-in-France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 3 hours ago, Moonlover said: You just might be wrong there. I know this article pertains to France, but note the first paragraph: ‘Life certificates’ sent to UK pensioners living abroad, including in France, could be moved online. https://www.connexionfrance.com/article/French-news/Proof-of-life-certificates-may-go-online-for-UK-pensioners-in-France Possible. Maybe at the same time as we get full pension! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 On 3/26/2024 at 10:29 AM, Crossy said: Yup, my UK provider has been using it for years. Run the app, take a selfie whilst blinking, done! I still 'live in the UK' so no life certificates ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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