Right there in the eligibility requirements for creating projects: "Be a permanent US resident and at least 18 years of age with a Social Security Number (or E

Right there in the eligibility requirements for creating projects: "Be a permanent US resident and at least 18 years of age with a Social Security Number (or EIN), a US bank account, US address, US state-issued ID (driver’s license), and major US credit or debit card." http://www.kickstarter.com/help/faq/creating%20a%20project#AmIEligToStarAKickProj http://www.kickstarter.com/help/faq/creating%20a%20project#A... It seems to be tied to Amazon Payments. I didn't know this myself until recently when the guys making the documentary told me (they had to jump through some hoops because they're German).