"KYC" meaning in All languages combined

See KYC on Wiktionary

Phrase [English]

IPA: /keɪ waɪ ˈsiː/
Head templates: {{en-head|phr}} KYC
  1. (business) Initialism of know your customer/client. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, initialism Alternative form of: know your customer/client Related terms: KYB
    Sense id: en-KYC-en-phrase-JhBFxqkY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Business Topics: business
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