Why do I need a BitPay ID when making payment via this method?

A BitPay ID is now required of all of our customers paying with BitPay, due to recent changes in the regulatory environment. This is a one-time, easy process that collects your basic identity information so that you can continue using BitPay. For more information about the BitPay ID process, please see BitPay's help article: What is BitPay ID verification? What documents are accepted? or contact [e-mail].