Customer onboarding

Cut onboarding times and reduce manual work with a single, streamlined verification flow powered by AI.

customer onboarding

How does digital customer onboarding with ID-Pal work?

Onboard in real time

Transform customer onboarding in just a day with our off-the-shelf identity verification solution. Integrate the platform seamlessly with existing processes via our API/SDK.

Simple, secure and convenient digital onboarding for robust KYC and AML compliance, all in one flow.

Customise your onboarding flow

Easily integrate ID-Pal into your existing systems and customise your front-end in one click – no complex requests, coding or development work required. 

All paths are designed with our award-winning journey and can be tailored to your specific requirements.

Why businesses choose ID-Pal to eliminate manual work and onboard users faster

Transform your onboarding channels with ID-Pal

Our platform offers seamless customer onboarding across all channels.

In-person verification

ID-Pal offers a fully encrypted IDV process and has zero access to customer data at any stage of the flow.

Remote identity verification

Send customers a link to verify their identity and address securely in seconds.

Broker model

Allow admin or agents to directly issue links. Each submission has a unique ID, with an automatic CDD report generated and accessible in the secure business portal.

Back-book remediation

Deploy a tailored solution at speed and scale without the complexity and cost of a typical remediation project.

Online identity verification

Conduct instant checks for document verification, biometric facial matching, liveness detection and address verification.

Offer a user-friendly experience to your customers during onboarding using our award-winning ID verification solutions.

Tiles showing how ID-Pal performs instant identity document verification, biometric facial matching, liveness detection and address verification checks

What our clients say

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Case studies

Learn how our customers prevent fraud and simplify compliance

Helping Open Banking to set the standard for securely managing customer financial data
Modern identity verification to prevent fraud across 700+ credit unions
Eliminating 'ghost students' and ensuring seamless Salesforce integration

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Customer onboarding FAQs

What is identity verification in customer onboarding?

Identity verification during customer onboarding is a critical process that involves confirming the authenticity of a customer’s identity documents to ensure they are who they claim to be. This step is crucial for businesses to comply with regulatory requirements, prevent fraud, and establish trust. 

It typically involves collecting personal identification details, verifying these details against trusted sources, and using technologies like biometric verification to confirm physical identity. Implementing thorough identity verification ensures a secure start to the customer-business relationship and lays the foundation for future transactions.

Identity verification is essential in customer onboarding for several key reasons:

  • Fraud Prevention: It helps in detecting and preventing identity fraud by ensuring that the identities claimed by new customers are genuine and not associated with any illicit activities.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Many industries are required by law to perform identity checks to comply with KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) regulations.
  • Customer Trust: A secure onboarding process reassures customers that their identities and personal data are handled securely, which enhances their trust in the service provider.
  • Risk Management: Accurate identity verification helps in assessing the risk profile of new customers, which is vital for financial institutions and other regulated businesses.

Technology significantly enhances identity verification processes during customer onboarding by improving accuracy, efficiency, and user-friendliness. Automated Document Verification, using technologies like Optical Character Recognition (OCR), quickly and accurately extracts data from identity documents. 

Biometric Verification methods, such as facial recognition or fingerprint scanning, add a layer of security by matching the physical characteristics of the customer with the provided documents. 

Real-Time Verification allows for the verification of customer details in real-time, speeding up the onboarding process and reducing the potential for errors. Additionally, modern identity verification solutions like ID-Pal can seamlessly integrate with existing customer management systems, streamlining the onboarding process.

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