Account ID Requirements

The 100 Points of ID system has been discontinued in favour of the Digital ID platform. New customers are now validated through ConnectID. This page is retained for historical purposes only.

What forms of ID are required to set up a new account?

All SIPcity accounts require 100 Points of Identification that must include at least one form of Primary ID. The options available to you are:

  • One primary ID plus one or two forms of secondary ID, or
  • Two primary IDs

Acceptable forms of Primary Identification

Document typeDescriptionPoints
Australian driver’s licenceFull licence with photo and signature60
Valid Australian passportWith photo, date of birth and signature
Important: Some documents that look like an Australian passport are not acceptable forms of ID. These include:
  • Certificate of Identity (number begins with C)
  • Titre de Voyage/Travel Document (number begins with U)
70
Australian/State Government issued Proof of Age/Identity Card only when combined with a Medicare card which includes the applicant’s name
  • QLD: Adult Proof of Age card issued by QLD Govt Transport and Main Roads
  • NT: Evidence of Age card issued by NT Govt Transport Group
  • NSW: NSW Photo card issued by NSW Govt Transport Roads and Traffic Authority
  • ACT: Proof of Age card issued by ACT Govt Road User Services
  • SA: Proof of Age card issued by SA Govt Dept for Transport Energy and Infrastructure
  • VIC: Proof of Age card issued by Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation
  • WA: Proof of Age card issued by WA Govt Department of Transport
  • TAS: Tasmanian Government Personal Information card issued by Services Tasmania
60
Australian learner’s permitOnly when combined with a Medicare card which has the applicant’s name60
International passport with valid visa with expiry date beyond the contract expiry dateMust include date of birth and visa’s expiry date* that is beyond the contract term. If no current visa is visible, relevant immigration papers confirming the end date of the current visa must be provided
*New Zealand passport holders are exempted		35
Blind Citizens Australia identity cardCard must be current
Good to know: Blind Citizens Australia have stopped issuing or renewing identity cards from 1 January 2015		60
Valid Police/Defence Force IDWith photo60
Valid Shooters/Firearms licenceWith photo60

Acceptable forms of Secondary Identification

Document type Description Points
Medicare card The preferred secondary ID option and the first form of secondary ID that will normally be requested 40
Credit, debit or ATM card Only Australian financial institution cards with your name and the financial institution’s name printed Important: Credit, debit or ATM cards are the last option if you are unable to provide any other type of secondary ID 40
Birth certificate or original birth extract Important: If your name has been changed by marriage, you’ll need to provide the marriage certificate as well 40
Valid Working With Children card Must include photograph 50
Valid Australian Government issued benefits card This can include Aged Pension card, Seniors Card and Disability Support Pension card 40
Utility bill, vehicle registration or rates notice Must be less than six months old 25
Tertiary student ID card Must have photo and student number issuing body such as a university or TAFE 25
Private health insurance membership card Card must be current 25