Why is my Singpass Face Verification unsuccessful?
Watch this video for tips to improve your Singpass Face Verification experience.
Common reasons for failure
Your Singpass Face Verification may be unsuccessful if:
Your environment is too dark or has poor lighting
There is strong lighting behind you (like a window or bright lamp)
Your face is covered by a mask, sunglasses, or hat
You move during the scanning process
Your camera resolution is below 2 megapixels
Your device camera is dirty or blocked
What to do next
You can try again by ensuring that you:
Increase your screen brightness to maximum
Use good lighting (e.g. turn on room lights)
Remove any face accessories (e.g. mask, sunglasses, or hat)
Stay completely still during scanning
Clean your camera lens
Hold your device steady
If you are still unable to complete Singpass Face Verification after multiple attempts, please contact us and share more details about the error message you saw and your device type and model.
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