Foxhill Auctions is committed to providing a safe, secure, and transparent service for all buyers and sellers. To help with fraud prevention, identity verification, and to combat issues like identity theft, money laundering, and other financial crimes, we perform thorough verification checks when customers register to bid, consign items, or complete transactions with us.
Registering to Bid
To register for an auction, bidders must create an account through our online bidding platform and provide valid payment-card details. These details assist in the identity verification process, ensuring the protection of our customers and business against fraudulent activity.
Providing card details does not necessarily mean that a payment will be taken upon registering. Any card verification or temporary authorization will be clarified during the registration process.
In certain situations, we may need to request additional information before approving a registration, accepting a bid, or releasing purchased items. This may include photographic identification and proof of address.
Foxhill Auctions reserves the right to decline or restrict bidding if the necessary verification checks cannot be completed.
Sellers and Consignors
Sellers might be asked to provide photographic identification, proof of address, and verification that they own—or have the authority to sell—the items being consigned.
If an individual is acting on behalf of someone else, such as an estate, trust, or business, we may also require evidence of their authority to act and details of the person or organization they represent.
Additional Verification
For higher-value transactions, unusual payment arrangements, linked transactions, or when we deem more extensive verification is necessary, we may implement further checks for seller verification.
We may request:
- Confirmation of your full name, address, and date of birth
- A current passport or photocard driving license
- Recent proof of address
- Information regarding the source of funds
- Additional company or beneficial-owner information where a business is involved
We may delay the approval to bid, the release of purchased items, or the payment of sale proceeds until all necessary checks for identity verification have been completed and cleared funds have been received.
Acceptable Identification
Photographic identification may include:
- A current signed passport
- A current UK photocard driving license
- A valid government-issued identity card
- A valid residence permit
Proof of address may include:
- A utility bill issued within the previous three months
- A recent bank, building society, or credit-card statement
- A current council tax bill
- A recent HMRC tax notification
A document used as photographic identification may not also be accepted as proof of address for the same verification check.
Privacy and Confidentiality
All personal information and identification documents provided to Foxhill Auctions will be handled securely and confidentially. This information may be utilized for identity and payment verification, fraud prevention, legal and regulatory compliance, and managing your account or transactions.
For further information about how we collect, use, and retain personal information, please review our Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions regarding our identification or verification requirements, feel free to contact Foxhill Auctions prior to registering, bidding, or consigning.