VerifyNow

VerifyNow offers a robust suite of identity and risk verification services designed for the African market. Key offerings include real-time South African ID verification directly against the Home Affairs HANIS database, complete with biometric photo matching, marital, and deceased status checks. Beyond national IDs, the platform supports Nigerian identity verification (NIN, BVN, Voter ID) and comprehensive KYC for broader African markets. It also provides Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) screening across over 190 countries, CIPC company and director verification, bank account ownership checks, and vehicle lookups by number plate or VIN. These capabilities help businesses confidently verify individuals and entities, ensuring compliance and mitigating fraud risks.

VerifyNow is designed for a diverse range of businesses, from startups to large enterprises, that require stringent identity verification and compliance. It caters to industries such as Banking & Fintech, Insurance, iGaming, Crypto, Legal & Conveyancing, Automotive, Recruitment, and Property Management, helping them meet KYC/FICA and POPIA regulatory requirements. Entrepreneurs and Tel Aviv startups hiring in South Africa can utilize the platform for fast, remote FICA-aligned KYC processes. Any business seeking to enhance its customer onboarding, reduce fraud, or ensure regulatory adherence in South African and other African contexts will find VerifyNow's solutions highly beneficial.

The platform offers both a user-friendly dashboard for manual, ad-hoc checks and a powerful REST API for seamless integration into existing business workflows. This API-first approach allows for high-volume automation, enabling companies to embed identity verification directly into their onboarding processes. Developers can access comprehensive API documentation, monitor API usage, and manage credentials through a dedicated analytics dashboard. VerifyNow supports various integration scenarios, from single checks and operational batches to white-label solutions and reseller partnerships, making it adaptable for diverse technical needs and product ecosystems.

VerifyNow is proudly South African and committed to the highest standards of regulatory compliance and data protection. The platform is aligned with South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and FICA, providing necessary tools for customer due diligence, consent capture, and audit trails. It has direct access to official government databases like Home Affairs for verified ID data, ensuring accuracy and reliability. The company is also B-BBEE Level 1 certified, reinforcing its commitment to local economic empowerment. Detailed, audit-ready PDF reports are generated for every verification, aiding businesses in maintaining meticulous compliance records.

VerifyNow operates on a flexible pay-as-you-go model, allowing businesses to create a free account and only pay for the verification checks they perform. This approach eliminates the need for monthly subscriptions or fixed contracts, offering cost-effectiveness and scalability. Users purchase credits, which are then used to execute various identity and risk checks. This transparent pricing structure is particularly advantageous for businesses with fluctuating verification needs or those looking to test the service without significant upfront commitment, providing a pragmatic solution for managing operational expenses.