Interesting perspective. I've mainly felt like i have 'American privilege' regarding the ease with which i open accounts of basically any sort on a whim, usually with little friction.

Oh no, this is just a Google thing. I've done the same verification bs for four different companies now, multiple times for each of them. I just keep an image of my license on my computer so I can upload it on demand. Google's payment verification is byzantine.

It'll trigger when you sign up.

It'll trigger if you create an Android developer account.

It'll trigger if you get a new phone.

It'll trigger if your card expires.

It'll trigger the month before your card expires. Why? Fuck you, that's why.