Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-06-13 00:47Core Viewpoint - Several banks in China, including Ningde Rural Commercial Bank, are implementing customer identity verification processes to enhance security and comply with regulatory requirements, which may restrict services for customers with incomplete or inaccurate information [1][3][7]. Group 1: Identity Verification Initiatives - Ningde Rural Commercial Bank announced a verification process for personal customer identity information, including name, gender, nationality, occupation, address, contact number, and identification document details [3]. - Other banks, such as the Bank of China Shandong branch and various rural commercial banks, have also issued similar announcements regarding customer identity verification [2][4]. - The verification process is in response to regulatory requirements, including the Anti-Money Laundering Law of the People's Republic of China [3][7]. Group 2: Service Restrictions and Account Management - Customers with incomplete or inaccurate identity information will face restrictions on financial services, with a planned suspension of non-counter services for those lacking complete information starting June 2025 [3][4]. - Some banks are also addressing the issue of "sleeping accounts," which are accounts that have not had any transactions for an extended period, leading to potential account closures [4][11]. - Continuous monthly cleaning of accounts that meet specific criteria, such as inactivity for three years and low balances, will be implemented [5][11]. Group 3: Broader Industry Trends - Over thirty banks have initiated similar identity verification and account cleaning measures since June of the previous year, indicating a broader industry trend towards enhancing customer information accuracy [11][12]. - The banking sector is experiencing a shift from rapid expansion to a focus on quality, as evidenced by a slowdown in the growth rate of bank card issuance [10][12]. - The total number of bank cards issued in China reached 9.913 billion by the end of 2024, with a growth rate of only 1.29%, significantly lower than previous years [10].