KYC Compliance

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KYC Compliance

Certn ID delivers a fast, customer-centric solution. Streamline customer due diligence and meet Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance mandates with our automated identity verification workflow and optional AML checks.

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Reasons to Trust Certn ID with KYC Compliance

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Streamlined Global Reach & Accessibility

Certn ID provides an easy way to verify customers and assess risk, supporting over 14,000 government-issued IDs from 248 countries and territories. Our remote ID verification and automated screening workflows enable you to meet global KYC, AML, and GDPR compliance requirements.

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Reduced Operating Costs

Automate KYC processes to lower operational costs and reduce the time spent on manual verification, enabling rapid customer onboarding and risk management.

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Advanced Security and Fraud Prevention

We use advanced biometric technology and thorough AML screening to identify sophisticated fraud in real time. From biometric verification to presentation attack detection (PAD) and global screening, Certn ID safeguards businesses against fraud and facilitates compliance.

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Streamlined Global Reach & Accessibility

Certn ID provides an easy way to verify customers and assess risk, supporting over 14,000 government-issued IDs from 248 countries and territories. Our remote ID verification and automated screening workflows enable you to meet global KYC, AML, and GDPR compliance requirements.

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Reduced Operating Costs

Automate KYC processes to lower operational costs and reduce the time spent on manual verification, enabling rapid customer onboarding and risk management.

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Advanced Security and Fraud Prevention

We use advanced biometric technology and thorough AML screening to identify sophisticated fraud in real time. From biometric verification to presentation attack detection (PAD) and global screening, Certn ID safeguards businesses against fraud and facilitates compliance.

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Streamline KYC Identity Verification with Ease

Identity verification of your customers

Certn’s industry-leading identity verification confirms that the person behind the device is who they claim to be. By verifying identities quickly and accurately, you build trust with your users and protect your platform from fraud.

Identity Verification

Carry out customer due diligence

In addition to ID verification, Certn offers thorough AML screening including PEP checks, global sanctions and watchlist analysis to assess customer risk factors comprehensively.

Carry Out Customer Due Dilligence

Continuous AML monitoring

The political and regulatory landscape can change in an instant. That’s why Certn ID continuously monitors your customers against updated PEP watchlists, global sanctions, and adverse media. Stay informed and ahead of potential risks with real-time alerts.

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Biometric Identity Verification FAQs

Identity verification in KYC is a multi-step process that combines document verification, biometric checks, database cross-referencing, and other screening to confirm the identity of an individual. This process is designed to assess risks and is effective for maintaining security, regulatory compliance, and trust in financial transactions and business relationships.

Protection against fraud and money laundering:  One of the key benefits of KYC is its role in preventing fraud and money laundering. KYC solutions can effectively protect customer information, reduce the risk of data breaches, and quickly detect fraudulent attempts to bypass the KYC process. 

Cost savings:  Implementing KYC processes can significantly reduce costs for businesses. By ensuring compliance, KYC helps avoid expensive fines and penalties. It also minimises fraud-related losses by identifying and preventing fraudulent activities early. Additionally, automating and digitizing KYC enhances operational efficiency, cutting down on manual verification and paperwork.

Increased customer trust: By implementing strong KYC practices, companies show their commitment to safeguarding customer identities and sensitive information. This builds trust by assuring customers that the company is dedicated to preventing financial crimes and protecting their interests.

No matter where clients come from, we’re ready to support you. Certn ID handles over 14,000 IDs from 248 countries and territories in 138 languages. The choice of documents can vary based on jurisdiction and specific regulatory requirements, but generally, the following types of IDs are commonly used in KYC procedures: passport, driver’s licence, national ID card.

AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and KYC (Know Your Customer) are critical components in banking and financial services designed to prevent financial crimes and ensure compliance with regulations. AML refers to a set of laws, regulations, and procedures aimed at preventing and combating money laundering, which is the process of making illegally obtained money appear legitimate. We cover more in Money Laundering Explained. KYC is a process used by financial institutions to verify the identity of their clients. It’s an integral part of AML efforts, aimed at ensuring that customers are who they claim to be and that their activities don’t pose a risk of money laundering or terrorist financing.

The four pillars of Know Your Customer (KYC) are foundational elements that financial institutions use to ensure they’re complying with regulatory requirements and effectively mitigating risks associated with customer identification and fraud. These pillars are: customer identification program (CIP), customer due diligence (CDD), record-keeping, and reporting.

Politically exposed persons (PEP) pose a higher risk than traditional customers to financial institutions. Know Your Customer (KYC) processes are crucial in preventing risks associated with PEPs by implementing robust measures to identify, assess, and manage the risk posed by such individuals. We cover more in PEP Check: Politically Exposed Persons Screening Explained.

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