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# Proof of funds options

> Allowed values for proof_of_funds fields when creating or updating customers.

When you send `proof_of_funds` on [create customer](/api-reference/customers/create) or [update customer](/api-reference/customers/update), set each property to one of the **Field** values below. The **Description** explains what each value represents.

## employment\_status

How the customer describes their current work situation.

| Field | Description |
| - | - |
| `employed` | Employed — works in traditional paid employment. |
| `homemaker` | Homemaker — primary role is running the household and family care. |
| `retired` | Retired — no longer in the workforce. |
| `self_employed` | Self-employed — works for themselves or runs their own business. |
| `student` | Student — primarily in education or training. |
| `unemployed` | Unemployed — not currently employed. |

## expected\_monthly\_pay

Rough band for how much the customer expects to move through the account each month (or their income band, as applicable to your flow).

| Field | Description |
| - | - |
| `0_4999` | Less than five thousand US dollars per month. |
| `5000_9999` | Five thousand US dollars or more per month. |

## primary\_purpose

Why the customer is using the product or moving money.

| Field | Description |
| - | - |
| `charitable_donations` | Charitable donations — giving to nonprofits or causes. |
| `ecommerce_retail_payments` | Ecommerce and retail payments — shopping and online or retail purchases. |
| `investment_purposes` | Investment purposes — building or managing investments. |
| `operating_a_company` | Operating a company — business operations and company-related activity. |
| `payments_to_friends_or_family_abroad` | Payments to friends or family abroad — remittances or personal transfers overseas. |
| `personal_or_living_expenses` | Personal or living expenses — day-to-day personal spending. |
| `protect_wealth` | Protect wealth — preserving or safeguarding assets. |
| `purchase_goods_and_services` | Purchase goods and services — general buying of goods and services. |
| `receive_payment_for_freelancing` | Receive payment for freelancing — income from freelance or contract work. |

## source\_of\_funds

Where the customer’s money primarily comes from.

| Field | Description |
| - | - |
| `company_funds` | Company funds — money originating from a business entity. |
| `gifts` | Gifts — funds received as gifts. |
| `government_benefits` | Government benefits — state or government assistance programs. |
| `inheritance` | Inheritance — money or assets from an estate. |
| `pension_retirement` | Pension or retirement funds — pension, annuity, or retirement savings. |
| `salary` | Salary — regular wages or salary from employment. |
| `sale_of_assets_real_estate` | Sale of assets or real estate — proceeds from selling property or other assets. |
| `savings` | Savings — accumulated personal savings. |

## occupation

Standard occupation identifier. Use the **Field** value as the `occupation` string; the **Description** is the role title that value represents.

| Field | Description |
| - | - |
| `151252` | Software developer. |
| `291141` | Registered nurse. |
| `2912XX` | Other physician. |
| `21109X` | Other community and social service specialist. |
| `151299` | Other computer occupation. |
| `434051` | Customer service representative. |
| `1320XX` | Other financial specialist. |
| `131082` | Project management specialist. |
| `151255` | Web and digital interface designer. |
| `273099` | Other media and communication worker. |
| `119111` | Medical and health services manager. |
| `231011` | Lawyer. |
| `232099` | Other legal support worker. |
| `119199` | Other manager. |
| `131161` | Market research analyst and marketing specialist. |
| `112021` | Marketing manager. |
| `17302X` | Other engineering technologist and technician. |
| `132011` | Accountant and auditor. |
| `151211` | Computer systems analyst. |
| `999999` | Unemployed with no work experience in the last five years, earlier, or never worked. |

## Next steps

* [Customer onboarding](/customers/onboarding) — end-to-end create flow
* [Create customer (API)](/api-reference/customers/create) — request schema


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