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Payslips and documents

Should I email my ID to an unknown agent?

The short answer

No. Verify the recipient and secure process before sharing personal records.

What this means for you

Accurate, recent documents help a lender verify identity, income and existing obligations. Submit sensitive files only through a secure, authorised process.

For a government employee, your exact position, income, existing repayments and the lender’s programme rules can affect the outcome. Check the complete offer and ask the lender to explain anything you do not understand before accepting credit.

This is general information, not an eligibility decision, a quotation or a guarantee of approval.

Frequently asked questions

Should I email my ID to an unknown agent?

No. Verify the recipient and secure process before sharing personal records.

Does working for government guarantee approval?

No. The lender still checks its employer rules, credit information and affordability.

Where can I confirm the terms that apply to me?

The lender’s written quotation and credit agreement will set out the rate, fees, term and total repayable.

Further reading: National Credit Regulator. Source pages describe general rules or lender processes; individual circumstances can differ.

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