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KYC Software

KYC software automates the collection, verification and assessment of customer identity information so that regulated businesses can onboard customers quickly, consistently and in line with their compliance policy.

Why it matters

Manual KYC does not scale and produces inconsistent outcomes. Software applies the same policy to every applicant, records the evidence, and lets analysts focus on exceptions.

How it works

  1. Document capture with OCR and forensic authenticity checks.
  2. Face matching and liveness detection.
  3. Screening integrations and risk scoring.
  4. Workflow and case management with audit trail.
  5. APIs and SDKs for web and mobile.

Common challenges

How IDWise supports this

IDWise addresses this within the Continuous Trust Platform through the following modules, configured per market, product line and risk tier.

Frequently asked questions

How is KYC software integrated?

Through REST APIs and native SDKs for iOS, Android and web, with journeys configured centrally.

Does KYC software cover AML screening?

Comprehensive solutions include sanctions, PEP and adverse-media screening with ongoing monitoring.

What is white-label KYC software?

Software whose customer-facing screens carry the business's own branding rather than the vendor's.

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