Identity verification

Spot ID fraud fast, without inconveniencing genuine customers and employment candidates, with identity document validation technology (IDVT). Identity verification made simple.

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Identity verification checks

55% of today’s consumers see security as the most important part of their online experience, and UK customers and employers rate identity theft as their greatest concern. However, we all want a quick, seamless digital journey.

We understand that it’s key for you to find the right balance with your customers and recruitment candidates. Secure, accurate identity verification is non-negotiable but that should never impinge their experience. As an IDSP-certified body, we’re always updating our ID checking solutions to make sure we’re ahead of the game, guaranteeing your clients a swift, simple and secure process.

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Identity verification: what is it and why is it important?

Identity authentication

26% of Brits have experienced online identity theft. Digital anonymity has made it more important than ever to protect your customers and your business with comprehensive identity verification, both domestically and internationally. IDSP-certified bodies like Experian deliver innovative identity authentication solutions that never compromise security and speed. Our comprehensive suite of products promise a bespoke and flexible platform.

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We can tailor our identity authentication solutions to meet your business needs. Give us a call on 0844 4815807 between 9am-5pm Monday to Friday to discuss or enquire online instead.

Prevent ID fraud and theft

Digital fraud is on the rise - the first quarter of 2023 saw a ten year spike in asset finance fraud, and CIFAS reports a 22% increase of false employment applications (including concealment of employment history) in 2022. Sophisticated technologies are developing regularly that make ID fraud and theft more covert and difficult to spot. That’s why it’s more important than ever to partner with organisations like Experian that specialise in preventing fraud and digital attacks on businesses, your data and your customers. We know it’s about more than that too. It's about ensuring the reputation of your brand through your employees and watertight data storage so that your customer base can keep growing.

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We can tailor our ID fraud and theft solutions to meet your business needs. Give us a call on 0844 4815807 between 9am-5pm Monday to Friday to discuss or enquire online instead.

Anti-money laundering (AML)

If your business deals with financial transactions or employs candidates in a financial job role, you’ll need to be AML-compliant. AML identity verification ensures that the people you’re dealing with are who they say they are. It includes processes like Know Your Customer (KYC) that help prevent financial crime. Keeping up to date with AML or FCA regulations, while ensuring ID checking remains easy for customers, can be time-consuming for your business. Let us take care of it for you with seamless AML and criminal record checking.

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We can tailor our anti-money laundering solutions to meet your business needs. Give us a call on 0844 4815807 between 9am-5pm Monday to Friday to discuss or enquire online instead.

ID checks for recruitment

Identity checks are vital in the recruitment process. They help to thwart fraudulent activities, preserve an employer’s reputation, ensure legal compliance and enhance workplace security.

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We can tailor our ID recruitment check solutions to meet your business needs. Give us a call on 0844 4815807 between 9am-5pm Monday to Friday to discuss or enquire online instead.

Right to Work checks

Carry out compliant Right to Work checks that you can trust with state of the art document verification and facial recognition technology, all within an app-based solution. Our Right to Work App and portal delivers automated approval, saving both your teams and your candidates time, and driving down recruitment costs. Functionality like auto-population makes it easier than ever for candidates to complete, while our compliance team ensure our technology up-to-date for legislation to put you in the best position to complete your checking responsibilities.

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We can tailor our right to work check solutions to meet your business needs. Give us a call on 0844 4815807 between 9am-5pm Monday to Friday to discuss or enquire online instead.

Document, age, address and account verification

Manual ID authentication is incredibly time-consuming, with natural human error causing setbacks and compliance issues. It can also put businesses more at risk of fraud as identifying inconsistencies and forged documents is difficult and drains resource. Digital identity authentication services like Experian’s review ID documents and perform ID checks instantly and accurately, 24/7. With access to billions of data items, spot forged data or documents (like passports) and inconsistencies fast to safeguard your business and customers.

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We can tailor our verification solutions to meet your business needs. Give us a call on 0844 4815807 between 9am-5pm Monday to Friday to discuss or enquire online instead.

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