Why Does VaperKart Verify Your Age?

It is illegal to sell electronic cigarettes and any vapour products that contain or can be used to deliver nicotine to individuals under the age of 18. Therefore, anyone placing an order with VaperKart must be over the age of 18. By making a purchase with VaperKart, you agree to let us confirm your age using secure verification services.

The verification happens after your order is placed successfully. A temporary hold (shadow payment) is applied to your card to confirm funds are available once verified. If age verification fails, the funds will be fully refunded.

How Does VaperKart Verify Your Age?

When creating an account or placing an order with VaperKart, you will be asked to provide your full name, billing address, and date of birth. This information must match exactly as it appears on your passport, driver's license, electoral roll, or your UK credit card. Accurate entry is crucial because it is used to verify your age before any goods are shipped.

VaperKart uses trusted third-party verification services, including 1Account, to securely confirm your age. By ordering age-restricted products, you consent to your information being shared with 1Account and its identity data providers. This is necessary to comply with UK age-related legal requirements. 1Account securely retains relevant data for future verifications and reviews it periodically to ensure it isn't held longer than required. You can find details about their data handling at 1account.net.

For first-time orders or when using a new email address, 1Account's verification process will prompt a pop-up during order confirmation to automatically check your age. If successful, no further steps are needed. If verification fails, you can re-verify using:

  • Mobile phone number
  • Credit card
  • Electoral roll
  • Driver’s license
  • Citizen’s card

Alternatively, a valid photo of your passport or driver’s license can be emailed to info@vaperkart.co.uk. After successful verification, you won't need to repeat this process for future orders. For more details, refer to VaperKart’s privacy policy.