Using biometric authentication for payments

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When using biometric authentication for payments, businesses are able to use technology that identifies a user based on their physical characteristics. Once the customer has been identified, the technology authorizes the deduction of funds from a customer’s bank account.  Although fingerprint recognition is the most common biometric payment method, other types of biometric data used for the

Veriff launches Social Security Number Verification offering

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SSN Verification is completed instantly, and the process is simple. Users input their full SSN or the last four digits, their full name, and either their address or date of birth. Once the automated verification process is completed, Veriff sends a notification confirming the validity of the Social Security number and data submitted. Every U.S.

Veriff moves into new office and expands its presence in Barcelona

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“We are thrilled to have received such a warm welcome from Barcelona’s tech and startup community. It’s a vibrant city with lots of great tech talent. Our goal was to find product, design and engineering talent from Barcelona, and we’ve definitely succeeded,” said Janer Gorohhov, CPO and co-founder of Veriff. “ We’ve been able to

6 online identity verification methods to start using

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Businesses today must take steps to authenticate and verify the identities of their customers before they allow them to access their accounts. While simple passwords used to be sufficient for this purpose, hackers and fraudsters have found ways of stealing this information and taking over customer accounts. In fact, between June 2020 and June 2021

Enhanced due diligence (EDD) in the KYC process

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Over the course of the past decade, regulators across the US, Europe, APAC, and the Middle East have levied nearly $26 billion dollars in financial penalties against financial institutions for violating KYC-related regulations. Due to this, it’s now more important than ever that financial institutions meet their legal responsibilities regarding KYC and money laundering. This

Due diligence processes and phases

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The due diligence process involves verifying all available information on a person, company, or entity.  Conducting a due diligence check is especially important if you’re considering prospective business partners or forming new commercial relationships. It’s also important if you’re looking to purchase another business or make an investment in a company. By conducting a comprehensive

The different levels of due diligence

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The customer due diligence process involves identifying your customers and checking that they’re exactly who they’re claiming to be. This process usually involves collecting information from the customer and asking them for a copy of their official government-issued identity document, which can be used to verify their identity.   There are three levels of due diligence.