What ID do I need?
What ID do I need?
Bring valid photo ID and address verification so seller details can be checked before a transaction is completed.
Nelson Pro
ID, Payment & Compliance for Trade Sellers
To sell scrap metal, sellers must provide the correct identification and address verification. Nelson Metals operates compliant payment routes and does not buy scrap metal for cash.
Why cannot scrap metal be paid in cash?
Why cannot scrap metal be paid in cash?
UK scrap metal dealer rules require compliant non-cash payment routes and seller verification.
How quickly can I be paid?
How quickly can I be paid?
Fast electronic payment is targeted within one hour of weigh-in where ID, ownership, compliance checks and payment processing are complete.
How does the Nelson Pro prepaid Mastercard option work?
How does the Nelson Pro prepaid Mastercard option work?
Eligible Nelson Pro members can access a free prepaid Mastercard option, subject to onboarding, ID verification, provider approval and compliance checks.
What records are kept?
What records are kept?
Transaction records are kept for compliant operation, account support and repeat trade selling.
What happens after weigh-in?
What happens after weigh-in?
Material is weighed, graded, checked and processed through compliant electronic payment routes.
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