Real-time KYC & AML Solution for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Utilise uqudo’s advanced Know Your Customer services to verify your users’ identity in seconds.
How our digital identity solution works
Scan Document
Read the document and extract identity data.
Face Recognition
Check the person on camera is real and matches the document.
Validating Data
Verify the individual via government databases.
Screening
Check customers are worthy of doing business with AML & sanctions screening.
Authentication
Enable passwordless login for returning users and strengthen online authentication with biometrics.
KYC for Saudi Arabia in under 10 seconds
Validate your customer’s identity with uqudo’s innovative eKYC process, digital identity verification and AML solutions in Saudi Arabia, which can be easily integrated into your onboarding platform. Keep fraudsters out and drive your conversions sky-high!
Stay compliant with our KYC & Screening solutions
In accordance with the guidelines of FATF, OFAC & MENAFATF for
Saudi Arabia identity documents we verify
National ID Card
National ID CardAs digital ID verification service providers, we verify the National Identity Card in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia issued by the Civil Affairs – Ministry of Interior.
AI Document Scanning
- Isolating the document from the image and evaluating the quality based on glare and blur.
- Detecting document tampering or forgery.
- Validating hologram print.
- Extracting data via OCR.
Verify via NCR
- Verification of extracted data using existing databases.
Passport
Passportuqudo verifies Saudi passports issued by the General Directorate of Passports for KYC in Saudi Arabia, which includes verification of users’ name, date of birth and telephone number, along with Enhanced Due Diligence.
AI Document Scanning
- Isolating the document from the image and evaluating the quality based on glare and blur.
- Detecting document tampering or forgery.
- Checking format’s accuracy.
- Checking the data with the MRZ code & hologram.
Driving license
Driving licenseAs a leading identity verification company, uqudo verifies the driving licenses issued by the Public Security Department in Saudi Arabia by,
AI Document Scanning
- Isolating the document from the digital image and aligning it properly.
- Evaluating the quality of the image based on glare and blur.
- Detecting document tampering or forgery.
- Validating hologram print.
- Extracting data via OCR.
Pushing boundaries in the identity space in MEA and beyond
Licenses sold
EMEA Document Scanning Coverage
Global Passport NFC Reading
Awards & Recognitions
Full stack identity solution: KYC, Enhanced Due Diligence, AML Screening & Biometric Authentication
A fully customizable onboarding journey embedded in your app or website
An award-winning team
uqudo is proud to be recognised by some of the world’s most distinguished organisations.
Easily integrate 
with your tech stack.
with your tech stack.Use our simple and secure Web SDK, Mobile SDK, or RESTful API to seamlessly integrate identity capabilities into your operations.
See documentationWe price based on successful onboarding.
Say goodbye to request-based fees, repeat charges, and spiralling customer acquisition costs.
FAQ
1. What integration options and tech stack support does Uqudo offer in KSA?
Uqudo provides a fully customizable solution that can be seamlessly integrated into
your website or app via Web SDK, Mobile SDK, or RESTful API. Integration is simple and
can be completed within days, with documentation and ongoing support available.
We also offer SaaS or on-premise deployment options and provide a sandbox testing
environment.
2. What documents are required for digital KYC in Saudi Arabia?
Uqudo verifies multiple Saudi identity documents for digital KYC, including:
● National ID Card issued by the Civil Affairs – Ministry of Interior
● Saudi Passport issued by the General Directorate of Passports
● Driving License issued by the Public Security Department
Our AI-powered document scanning validates holograms, extracts data via OCR, and detects
tampering, and verifies document authenticity via government databases.
3. Why should my company choose Uqudo for KYC and AML compliance in Saudi Arabia?
Uqudo offers fast, reliable, and compliant KYC and AML solutions, providing KYC
verification in under 10 seconds through AI-powered document scanning and biometric
authentication. Our technology includes real-time screening against AML and sanctions
lists aligned with FATF, OFAC, and MENAFATF guidelines, ensuring regulatory compliance without slowing onboarding.
Uqudo also delivers a frictionless, form-free onboarding experience that reduces manual
processing and customer acquisition costs, with a pricing model that charges only for
successful user verifications, making it cost-effective.
4. How can Uqudo help reduce onboarding times for banks and fintech companies?
Uqudo’s digital identity solutions automate and streamline onboarding by reducing
manual steps using AI-powered identity verification, biometric authentication, and real-
Time AML screening. This leads to 60% faster onboarding, 95% fraud risk reduction, and
up to 80% cost reduction. Our KYC+ platform facilitates faster, safer, and more
compliant transaction execution.
5. What types of businesses can benefit from Uqudo’s KYC and AML services in Saudi Arabia?
Businesses across sectors such as Money Remittance, Banking, Telecommunications,
Insurance and Government can benefit from Uqudo’s KYC and AML services. Our clients
include fintech companies like Tabby and SyberPay, banks such as Bank of Kigali, and
telecom operators like Du. Essentially, any business needing robust identity verification
and compliance in Saudi Arabia can leverage Uqudo’s solutions.
6. Can Uqudo verify both citizens and residents in Saudi Arabia?
Yes, Uqudo can verify both citizens and residents in Saudi Arabia using its advanced
digital identity verification services. Our system validates national ID cards, passports,
and driving licenses issued by Saudi authorities. The process involves AI-powered
document scanning to extract and verify data, checking document authenticity through
hologram validation and tampering detection, and cross-referencing information with
government databases.
7. What biometric methods does Uqudo use for identity verification?
Uqudo employs multiple biometric authentication methods, including liveness-based
facial recognition, fingerprint authentication, and palm authentication. Our process
Involves enrolling users by capturing biometric templates, performing liveness checks to
confirm they are real people and match biometric data during login for secure,
passwordless authentication.
8. Does Uqudo help Saudi businesses meet Know Your Business (KYB) requirements?
Yes, Uqudo offers a full-fledged KYB process that helps organizations comply with AML
and KYC regulations. Our KYB solution screens companies using the world’s largest
company database, leveraging AI document scanning to extract corporate data such as
company name, date of incorporation, and license number. It verifies business
legitimacy by cross-checking data against over 400 million companies and identifies
Ultimate Business Owners (UBOs) to detect any fraudulent involvement.
