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User Object Details

User Schema

Key
Type
Required
Description
_id
String
N.A. Included in API response
Primary Key of the user object.
account_closure_date
Number
N.A. Included in API response
Unix timestamp (in ms) value of when the account will auto close. Only utilized in instances of a flagged account that needs to be closed. Go to Intro to Risk to learn more.
client.id
String
N.A. Included in API response
The Primary Key that denotes your client object in our system.
client.name
String
N.A. Included in API response
Your common name in our system.
documents
Array of Dict
Optional
Contains all the KYC information associated with the user profile.
extra.cip_tag
Int
Optional
CIP Tag associated with the user object. Go to Intro to Spec Sheet to learn more.
extra.date_joined
Number
N.A. Included in API response
Unix timestamp (in ms) value of when the user object was created.
extra.is_business
Boolean
Optional
If the user profile is a business, the value is true. Default is false.
extra.last_updated
Number
N.A. Included in API response
Unix timestamp (in ms) value of when the user object was last updated.
flag
String
Depends. Only required if you are trying to flag a user.
If FLAGGED, the user is flagged in our system. Default is NOT-FLAGGED.
flag_code
String
Depends. Only required if you are trying to flag a user.
The reason for user flag. Go to Possible Flag Codes to learn more.
permission
String
Depends. Only required if you are trying to close or lock a user account.
The current permission of the user object. Go to Possible User Permissions to learn more.
permission_code
String
Depends. Only required if you are trying to close or lock a user account.
The reason for user flag. Go to Possible Permission Codes to learn more.
ips
Array of Strings
N.A. Included in API response. You will be supplying this in the request header when creating a user account X-SP-USER-IP
Known IPs that the user is using to operating their account.
legal_names
Array of Strings
Required during POST
Legal names the user profile will be using.
logins.email
String
Required during POST
email of user.
logins.password
String
Depends. Only required if you wish to use Synapse email/password authentication
password associated with login.
logins.scope
String
Depends. Only required if you wish to use Synapse email/password authentication
If READ, the user credentials can only read user info. Default is READ-AND-WRITE.
phone_numbers
Array of Strings
Required during POST
Phone number associated with user login credentials.
refresh_token
String
N.A. Included in API response
Refresh token you will be using to OAuth the user.
supp_id
String
Optional
Unique platform side identifier
watchlists
String
N.A. Included in API response
Represents if the user is on a meaningful screenings list. Go to Possible Watchlists Values to learn more.

Possible Flag Codes

Flag Code
Description
Next Steps
Set By
NOT_KNOWN
Flag reason unknown.
No next steps recommend here since legacy tag.
Legacy tag, deprecated now.
ACCOUNT_CLOSURE|BLOCKED_INDUSTRY
User operates in a blocked industry.
Account will be closed and the user's funds will be mailed back to them on the account_closure_date.
us
ACCOUNT_CLOSURE|HIGH_RISK
User is deemed high risk.
Account will be closed and the user's funds will be mailed back to them on the account_closure_date.
us
PENDING_UPLOAD|DOC_REQUEST|CIP
Additional documents are required to be able to make a decision on user account.
Submit documents listed in documents.required_edd_docs. Once all documents are submitted, the user will go to PENDING_REVIEW|DOC_REQUEST|CIP. If documents not submitted, Account will be closed and the user's funds will be mailed back to them on the account_closure_date.
us
PENDING_UPLOAD|DOC_REQUEST|UAR
Additional documents are required to be able to make a decision on user account.
Submit documents listed in documents.required_edd_docs. Once all documents are submitted, the user will go to PENDING_REVIEW|DOC_REQUEST|UAR. If documents not submitted, Account will be closed and the user's funds will be mailed back to them on the account_closure_date.
us
PENDING_UPLOAD|DOC_REQUEST|SECURITY
Additional documents are required to be able to make a decision on user account.
Submit documents listed in documents.required_edd_docs. Once all documents are submitted, the user will go to PENDING_REVIEW|DOC_REQUEST|SECURITY. If documents not submitted, Account will be closed and the user's funds will be mailed back to them on the account_closure_date.
us
PENDING_REVIEW|DOC_REQUEST|CIP
You have requested Synapse to review and decision the user account and any additional documents that we need have been submitted to us.
User account is under review by us. Pending a decision.
you
PENDING_REVIEW|DOC_REQUEST|UAR
You have requested Synapse to review and decision the user account and any additional documents that we need have been submitted to us.
User account is under review by us. Pending a decision.
you
PENDING_REVIEW|DOC_REQUEST|SECURITY
You have requested Synapse to review and decision the user account and any additional documents that we need have been submitted to us.
User account is under review by us. Pending a decision.
you
PENDING_REVIEW|ACCOUNT_CLOSURE|BLOCKED_INDUSTRY
You have requested Synapse to review and decision the user account and any additional documents that we need have been submitted to us.
User account is under review by us. Pending a decision.
you
PENDING_REVIEW|ACCOUNT_CLOSURE|HIGH_RISK
You have requested Synapse to review and decision the user account and any additional documents that we need have been submitted to us.
User account is under review by us. Pending a decision.
you

Possible User Permissions

Permission
Description
Next Steps
Set By
UNVERIFIED
User KYC review unfinished. No account or payment activity allowed.
Ensure all KYC has been supplied and is marked as valid by us. Go to Intro to Spec Sheet to learn more.
us
RECEIVE
User KYC review finished. User is allowed to only receive payments, not originate or authorize any payments.
If this is an acceptable final permission, no additional steps needed. If you also wish to originate or authorize payments on behalf of the user, ensure all KYC has been supplied and is marked as valid by us. Go to Intro to Spec Sheet to learn more.
us
SEND-AND-RECEIVE
User KYC review finished. User is allowed to operate the account as allowed by the spec sheet. Go to Intro to Spec Sheet to learn more.
If this is an acceptable final permission, no additional steps needed.
us
LOCKED
User KYC review finished and user has been locked.
Please ensure that the user has been notified of this adverse action and no funds access have been restricted and the user has been able to cash out remaining balance in their account(s).
you or us
CLOSED
User KYC review finished and user has been closed.
Please ensure that the user has been notified of this adverse action and no funds access have been restricted and the user has been able to cash out remaining balance in their account(s).
you or us
MAKE-IT-GO-AWAY
User account has been unindexed. It's like the account never existed.
Please ensure that the user has been notified of this adverse action and no funds access have been restricted and the user has been able to cash out remaining balance in their account(s).
you or us

Possible Permission Codes

Permission
Description
Next Steps
Set By
NOT_KNOWN
Permission reason unknown.
No next steps recommend here since legacy tag.
Legacy tag, deprecated now.
UNUSUAL_ACTIVITY|COMPLIANCE_SUSPICIOUS
The user conducted suspicious activity and for that reason the account has been closed or locked.
Please ensure that the user has been notified of this adverse action and no funds access have been restricted and the user has been able to cash out remaining balance in their account(s).
you or us
UNUSUAL_ACTIVITY|LEGAL_REQUEST
The user account has been closed due to some legal request that was received.
Please ensure that the user has been notified of this adverse action and no funds access have been restricted and the user has been able to cash out remaining balance in their account(s).
you or us
KYC_FRAUD|BLOCKED_LIST
User is in a blocked list and for that reason the account has been closed or locked.
Please ensure that the user has been notified of this adverse action and no funds access have been restricted and the user has been able to cash out remaining balance in their account(s).
you or us
KYC_FRAUD|FRAUDULENT_DOCS
User supplied fraudulent KYC documents and for that reason the account has been closed or locked.
Please ensure that the user has been notified of this adverse action and no funds access have been restricted and the user has been able to cash out remaining balance in their account(s).
you or us
BLOCKED_INDUSTRY
User is operating in a blocked industry and for that reason the account has been closed or locked.
Please ensure that the user has been notified of this adverse action and no funds access have been restricted and the user has been able to cash out remaining balance in their account(s).
you or us
HIGH_RETURNS
User has high returns increasing the risk of loss of funds and for that reason the account has been closed or locked.
Please ensure that the user has been notified of this adverse action and no funds access have been restricted and the user has been able to cash out remaining balance in their account(s).
you or us
NEGATIVE_BALANCE
User account has been closed due to a negative balance in their account.
Once the user is able to fund their account, either with direct deposit or payment origination, the account will return back to its previous state.
us
PLATFORM_REQUEST
User account has been closed or locked by you or by our team based on your request
Please ensure that the user has been notified of this adverse action and no funds access have been restricted and the user has been able to cash out remaining balance in their account(s).
you
USER_REQUEST
User account has been closed or locked by you or by our team based on user request
Please ensure that the user has been notified of this adverse action and no funds access have been restricted and the user has been able to cash out remaining balance in their account(s).
you or us
DUPLICATE_ACCOUNT
The user account has been closed because another account with the same KYC on your platform exists in our system
Please ensure that the user has access to their open account thus eliminating the need to open a new duplicate account. You can also view all duplicate accounts for a particular user and then swap the account closure decision from one account to another.
us
Please note that the user will be cashed out automatically from the system if any one of the codes are picked:
  • UNUSUAL_ACTIVITY|COMPLIANCE_SUSPICIOUS
  • BLOCKED_INDUSTRY
  • PLATFORM_REQUEST
  • USER_REQUEST
  • PLATFORM_TERMINATED
  • NO_ACTIVITY
  • PERMANENT_CLOSURE
When a user is auto cashed out, we will issue a check to their mailing address, if avaliable or else to the base document address on file.

Possible Watchlists Values

Unless your program is configured differently, all values except NO_MATCH and FALSE_POSITIVE will impact user permissions and will keep the permission as UNVERIFIED until further review.
Permission
Description
Next Steps
PENDING
User Object is pending screenings review.
We will automatically run sanctions screenings, you can poll GET user or use Subscriptions to be able to notified of the update.
SOFT_MATCH|PENDING_UPLOAD
User is a soft match on one or more relevant sanctions list. A document upload is needed to further evaluate the soft match.
Traverse through documents to see which base document is watchlists:SOFT_MATCH|PENDING_UPLOAD. If it's a business base doc, please upload a valid EIN_DOC. If individual base doc, please upload a valid GOVT_ID or DRIVER_LICENSE. Go to Physical Document Schema to learn more.
MATCH
User Object is a match on a sanctions screenings list.
Lock user account for an appropriate Permission Code. In this case that would beUNUSUAL_ACTIVITY|LEGAL_REQUEST.
SOFT_MATCH
User is a soft match on one or more relevant sanctions list.
No action required on your side. We will review the user object to either decision it as MATCH or FALSE_POSITIVE.
NO_MATCH
User Object is a not a match on any relevant sanctions screenings list.
No action required.
FALSE_POSITIVE
User Object was a soft match on one or more relevant sanctions screenings list. But now has been decisioned as a FALSE_POSITIVE match.
No action required.

Base Document Schema

Key
Type
Required
Description
address_city
String
Yes
Address city of the business location or individual's residence. If the user wishes to receive mail elsewhere, you can add that as a MAILING_ADDRESS social document. Go to Social Document Schema to learn more. We recommend verifying your address to prevent failure.
address_country_code
String
Yes
ISO Alpha-2 formatted Address country code of the business location or individual's residence.
address_postal_code
Integer
Yes
Address zip/postal code of the business location or individual's residence.
address_street
String
Yes
Address street of the business location or individual's residence.
address_subdivision
String
Yes
Address subdivision (state) of the business location or individual's residence.
alias
String
No
Common name for the individual/entity.
day
Integer
Yes
Day of entity formation for business or Birth date for individual.
month
Integer
Yes
Month of entity formation for business or Birth month for individual.
year
Integer
Yes
Year of entity formation for business or Birth year for individual.
company_activity
Array of String
Yes if business base doc
Allowed values: "MSB","LENDING","NON-US_OFFICE","NON-US_ACTIVITY","CRYPTO","PUBLIC","PRIVATE","REGISTERED_WITH_SEC","OTHER","NBFI-US","NBFI-FOREIGN","LISTED-US","LISTED-FOREIGN","NFP","BANK-US","BANK-FOREIGN","FUND".
desired_scope
String
No
Desired scope for base document. Go to Intro to Spec Sheet to learn more.
doc_option_key
String
No
The key of the document you intend to submit. Go to Intro to Spec Sheet to learn more.
docs_key
String
No
The key of the document option you intend to submit. Go to Intro to Spec Sheet to learn more.
docs_title
String
No
The title of the document option you intend to submit. Go to Intro to Spec Sheet to learn more.
edd_status
String
N.A. Included in API response
Included for business user's business base document. Possible values: VALID, INVALID, REVIEWING. Go to KYC, Risk and Compliance to learn more.
email
String
Yes
Email of the individual/entity associated with this base document.
entity_scope
String
Yes
Industry or profession of business or individual. Go to Allowed Entity Scopes response section to see all the possible values.
entity_type
String
Yes
Type of business or gender of the individual. Go to Allowed Entity Types response section to see all the possible values.
entity_relationship
String
Yes if individual base doc on business user
Allowed values: CONTROLLING_PERSON,UBO.
id
String
Yes if you wish to PATCH an existing base doc
Primary key of the base document. This value is a local primary key, meaning, it's only unique within a user object. Different user objects can have same base doc IDs.
id_score
Number
N.A. Included in API response
Included for an individual's base document (either for business, joint or individual accounts). Value ranges from 0-1. Go to ID Score to learn more.
trust_level
String
N.A. Included in API response
Included for an individual's base document (either for business, joint or individual accounts). Value can be low, med or high. Go to ID Score to learn more.
ip
String
Yes
IP of the individual/entity associated with this base document.
is_active
Boolean
No
If false, base document wont participate in user permission decisioning. Default is true.
name
String
Yes
Name of the individual/entity associated with this base document.
maiden_name
String
No
Maiden name of the individual. Helpful to provide this in instances where the individual's maiden name is still associated with their TIN/SSN.
ownership_percentage
Number
Yes if individual base doc on business user
Percentage of the business owned by the beneficial owner.
permission_scope
String
N.A. Included in API response
Permission scope of the base document. Go to Intro to Spec Sheet to learn more.
phone_number
String
Yes
Phone number of the individual/entity associated with this base document.
physical_docs
Array of Objects
No
Physical documents linked to the base document. Go to Physical Document Schema to learn more.
required_edd_docs
Array of String
N.A. Included in API response
Documents required to decision a flagged user. Go to Possible Flag Codes to learn more.
screening_results
Object
N.A. Included in API response
This object contains all the sanctions screenings lists the user has been run against. This object is just a detailed response that decides the value of watchlists. Our recommendation is not to pay attention to this field but just the watchlists key instead. Go to Screenings Results Details to learn more.
social_docs
Array of Objects
No
Social documents linked to the base document. More details below.
title
String
Yes if individual base doc on business user
Title of the beneficial owner.
virtual_docs
Array of Objects
No
Virtual documents linked to the base document. More details below.
watchlists
String
N.A. Included in API response
Represents if the document is on a meaningful screenings list. Go to Possible Watchlists Values to learn more.

Screenings Results Details

Please note that not all sanctions lists will be appropriate for your use-case. Your spec sheet dictates which sanctions lists affect the Possible Watchlists Values. Go to Intro to Spec Sheet to learn more.
Here is an example object for screening_results object:
{
"ofac_sdn": "MATCH",
"ofac_ssi_list": "MATCH",
"ofac_ukraine-eo13662": "MATCH",
"usa_csl_list": "MATCH",
"hm_treasury_sanctions": "NO_MATCH",
"futures_sanctions": "NO_MATCH",
"fincen_311_sanctions": "NO_MATCH",
"mas_sanctions": "NO_MATCH",
"ofac_fse_list": "NO_MATCH",
"ofac_iran": "NO_MATCH",
"usa_tel_list": "NO_MATCH",
"ofac_ns-plc": "NO_MATCH",
"ofac_sdgt": "NO_MATCH",
"ofac_561_list": "NO_MATCH",
"ofac_syria": "NO_MATCH",
"ofac_fse-sy": "NO_MATCH",
"osfi": "NO_MATCH",
"fbi_counter_intelligence": "NO_MATCH",
"fbi_domestic": "NO_MATCH",
"fbi_cyber": "NO_MATCH",
"fbi_white_collar": "NO_MATCH",
"fbi_crimes_against_children": "NO_MATCH",
"fbi_bank_robbers": "NO_MATCH",
"fbi_wanted_terrorists": "NO_MATCH",
"bis_dpl_sanctions": "NO_MATCH",
"fbi_violent_crimes": "NO_MATCH",
"fbi_domestic_terrorism": "NO_MATCH",
"fbi_human_trafficking": "NO_MATCH",
"fbi_criminal_enterprise_investigations": "NO_MATCH",
"fbi_terrorism": "NO_MATCH",
"fbi_murders": "NO_MATCH",
"pep": "NO_MATCH",
"aucl": "NO_MATCH",
"eucl": "NO_MATCH",
"uk_sanctions": "NO_MATCH",
"switzerland_sanctions": "NO_MATCH",
"dtc_list": "NO_MATCH",
"cftc_sanctions": "NO_MATCH",
"finra_sanctions": "NO_MATCH",
"euro": "NO_MATCH",
"fto_sanctions": "NO_MATCH",
"hardcode_list": "NO_MATCH",
"russian_sanctions": "NO_MATCH",
"singapore_sanctions": "NO_MATCH",
"nk_sanctions": "NO_MATCH",
"cftc_reparations_sanctions": "NO_MATCH",
"interpol": "NO_MATCH",
"usa_rfj": "NO_MATCH",
"belgian_list": "NO_MATCH",
"canada_sema": "NO_MATCH",
"canada_rcmp": "NO_MATCH",
"cftc_red": "NO_MATCH",
"ice_sanctions": "NO_MATCH",
"unsc_cons": "NO_MATCH",
"cons_sdn": "NO_MATCH"
}
Here are all the possible values for individual screenings lists:
Value
Description
FAILED
Screenings have failed, we will auto-retry.
PENDING
Screenings have not been attempted yet. We will auto-run.
FALSE_POSITIVE
Base Document is a false positive on the screenings list.
MATCH
Base Document is a soft or actual match on the screenings list. Final determination will happen at the watchlists level.

Virtual Document Schema

Key
Type
Required
Description
document_type
String
Yes
Type of virtual document being submitted. Go to Allowed Document Types response section to see all the possible values.
document_value
String
Yes
Value of the document.
id
String
Yes if you wish to PATCH an existing virtual document
Primary key of the virtual document. This value is a local primary key, meaning, it's only unique within a base document. Different base documents can have same virtual document IDs.
last_updated
Number
N.A. Included in API response
Unix timestamp (in ms) value of when the virtual document was last updated.
status
String
N.A. Included in API response
Status of the virtual document. Go to Possible Sub-Document Status Values to learn more.
meta.country_code
String
Depends
ISO Alpha-2 formatted Address country code of the issuing country of the virtual document. Go to Allowed Document Types response section to see which virtual documents require this field. This field will not be returned in any user responses.
meta.sub_type
String
Depends (Required with usage of BUS_REGISTRATION document type.)
Native government issued name or common name of the document type of issuing country of virtual document. eg for Brazil sole proprietors they may have a “CNPJ” number. This would be the meta.sub_type of BUS_REGISTRATION. Go to Allowed Document Types response section to see which virtual documents require this field. This field will not be returned in any user responses.

Social Document Schema

Key
Type
Required
Description
document_type
String
Yes
Type of social document being submitted. Go to Allowed Document Types response section to see all the possible values.
document_value
String
Yes
Value of the document.
id
String
Yes if you wish to PATCH an existing social document
Primary key of the social document. This value is a local primary key, meaning, it's only unique within a base document. Different base documents can have same social document IDs.
last_updated
Number
N.A. Included in API response
Unix timestamp (in ms) value of when the social document was last updated.
status
String
N.A. Included in API response
Status of the social document. Go to Possible Sub-Document Status Values to learn more.
info.address_city
String
N.A. Included in API response
Address city associated with the social document. Currently a response in MAILING_ADDRESS social document.
info.address_country_code
String
N.A. Included in API response
ISO Alpha-2 formatted Address country code associated with the social document. Currently a response in MAILING_ADDRESS social document.
info.address_postal_code
String
N.A. Included in API response
Address zip or postal code associated with the social document. Currently a response in MAILING_ADDRESS social document.
into.address_street
String
N.A. Included in API response
Address street associated with the social document. Currently a response in MAILING_ADDRESS social document.
info.address_subdivision
String
N.A. Included in API response
Address subdivision (state) associated with the social document. Currently a response in MAILING_ADDRESS social document.
info.address_care_of
String
N.A. Included in API response
C/O name associated with the social document. Currently a response in MAILING_ADDRESS social document.
info.invalid_reasons
Array of String
N.A. Included in API response
Currently a response in MAILING_ADDRESS social document. Two reasons: invalid_address and address_has_incorrect_unit.
meta.state_code
String
Depends
ISO Alpha-2 formatted Address country code of the issuing state of the virtual document. Go to Allowed Document Types response section to see which social documents require this field. This field will not be returned in any user responses.
meta.country_code
String
Depends
ISO Alpha-2 formatted Address country code of the issuing country of the virtual document. Go to Allowed Document Types response section to see which social documents require this field. This field will not be returned in any user responses.
meta.address_street
String
Depends
Address street associated with the social document. Currently a response in MAILING_ADDRESS social document. This field will not be returned in any user responses.
meta.address_city
String
Depends
Address city associated with the social document. Currently a response in MAILING_ADDRESS social document. This field will not be returned in any user responses.
meta.address_subdivision
String
Depends
Address subdivision (state) associated with the social document. Currently a response in MAILING_ADDRESS social document. This field will not be returned in any user responses.
meta.address_country_code
String
Depends
ISO Alpha-2 formatted Address country code associated with the social document. Currently a response in MAILING_ADDRESS social document. This field will not be returned in any user responses.
meta.address_postal_code
Integer
Depends
Address zip or postal code associated with the social document. Currently a response in MAILING_ADDRESS social document. This field will not be returned in any user responses.
meta.address_care_of
String
No
C/O name associated with the social document. Currently a response in MAILING_ADDRESS social document. This field will not be returned in any user responses.

Physical Document Schema

Key
Type
Required
Description
document_type
String
Yes
Type of physical document being submitted. Go to Allowed Document Types response section to see all the possible values. For additional details on passports click Passports.
document_value
String
Yes
Value of the document. Physical documents must be encoded Base64 before being uploaded to our system. Please ensure that the image is clear, with all corners visible in case of a document with legible text. In case of videos, please ensure that the video is clear with ample light and audio is clear and without distortion or disturbance.
In case of VIDEO_AUTHORIZATION, please ensure that the user's face is clearly visible and the audio is clear and states the user saying "I authorize account opening at <name_of_platform>." Allowed file types for VIDEO_AUTHORIZATION: ["mov","mp4","webm","avi","flv","mkv","ogg"]. Please limit video to 5-seconds.
id
String
Yes if you wish to PATCH an existing virtual document
Primary key of the virtual document. This value is a local primary key, meaning, it's only unique within a base document. Different base documents can have same virtual document IDs.
last_updated
Number
N.A. Included in API response
Unix timestamp (in ms) value of when the virtual document was last updated.
status
String
N.A. Included in API response
Status of the virtual document. Go to Possible Sub-Document Status Values to learn more.
invalid_reasons
Array of String
N.A. Included in API response
If the document status is SUBMITTED|INVALID, invalid_reasons describes the reasons for why the document was marked as invalid. Go to Possible Invalid Reasons Values to learn more.
meta.state_code
String
Depends
ISO Alpha-2 formatted state code of the issuing state of the physical document. Go to Allowed Document Types response section to see which physical documents require this field. This field will not be returned in any user responses.
meta.country_code
String
Depends
ISO Alpha-2 formatted country code of the issuing country of the physical document. Go to Allowed Document Types response section to see which physical documents require this field. This field will not be returned in any user responses.
meta.id_number
String
Depends
ID number associated with the physical document. Go to Allowed Document Types response section to see which physical documents require this field. This field will not be returned in any user responses.

Possible Invalid Reasons Values for Physical Docs

Permission
Description
Next Steps
wrong_file_extension
Incorrect file type (e.g. not png, jpeg, jpg). Go to Allowed Document Types response section to see which file extensions are allowed per physical document.
Prompt the user to upload physical document with a valid file format.
image_not_found
No image found in provided file (e.g. file is empty).
Ensure that this is not a bug on your side and then request the user to re-upload document.