Real people.
Verified identities.
Every host and Travel Buddy on GayBNB Travel Hub completes Stripe Identity verification — advanced document scanning and biometric face matching that keep our community authentic, trusted, and safe.
How identity verification works
Three quick steps. One-time process. A verified badge you carry across the whole community.
Upload your ID
Capture a photo of your government-issued identity document. Advanced OCR technology extracts and validates every field automatically.
Biometric face match
Take a live selfie. Facial recognition matches it against your ID photo to confirm you are the genuine document owner.
Verified badge
Once cleared, your profile earns the ID Verified badge — visible to hosts and fellow Travel Buddies as proof of authenticity.
What Stripe Identity checks
- Government-issued ID authenticity and validity
- Document tampering, forgery, and fake-ID detection
- Biometric match between selfie and ID photo
- Cross-checks against known fraud and watchlists
Verification for everyone
Stripe identity checks protect both sides of every stay and every buddy connection.
For hosts
- Know every guest has been identity-verified before arrival
- Reduces risk of fake profiles and fraudulent bookings
- Builds trust that attracts respectful, accountable guests
- No manual document handling — Stripe Identity does it all
For Travel Buddies
- Meet only with ID-verified community members
- Confidence that the profile you connect with is real
- A safer, more welcoming community end to end
- One-time verification, no recurring checks
Bank-grade encryption
Your data is processed securely and never stored in plain text
2-minute process
Verify your identity once, from any device
ID Verified badge
Displayed on your profile permanently once cleared
Frequently asked questions
Who needs to complete Stripe Identity verification?
Every host listing a property and every member joining the Travel Buddy community must complete Stripe Identity verification before going live. This keeps the entire platform trusted and safe.
How long does verification take?
Most members complete the process in under two minutes — upload your ID, take a selfie, and you are verified instantly once the biometric match succeeds.
Is my identity data secure?
Yes. Stripe Identity uses bank-grade encryption to process your document and selfie. Your data is never shared with hosts or other members and is used solely to confirm your identity.
Do I need to verify more than once?
No. Once you have earned the ID Verified badge, it stays on your profile permanently — you will not be asked to re-verify unless your documents expire.