Real-time KYC & AML Solution for South Africa
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.
Facial 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 authentication with biometrics.
KYC for South Africa in under 10 seconds
Validate your customer’s identity with uqudo’s innovative eKYC process, digital identity verification and AML solutions in South Africa, which can be easily integrated into your onboarding platform. Keep fraudsters out, enhance compliance and drive your conversions sky-high!
Stay compliant with our KYC & Screening solutions
In accordance with the guidelines of FATF, OFAC & ESAAMLG for
South Africa identity documents we verify
National ID Card
National ID CardAs digital ID verification service providers, we verify the National Identity Card in South Africa. issued by the Department of Home Affairs.
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 South African passports issued by Department of Home Affairs for KYC in South Africa, 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 Municipal Driving License Testing Centres in South Africa 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.
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FAQ
What types of South African identity documents can Uqudo verify?
Uqudo supports verification of all major South African identity documents, including Smart ID cards, green barcoded ID books, passports, and driver’s licenses. Our AI-powered technology is specifically trained on South Africa-issued documents to ensure maximum accuracy and security.
Does Uqudo have access to South African government databases?
Yes, Uqudo is integrated with South African government databases for National Citizen Registry verification and address verification. This allows us to validate the authenticity of identity information against official government records in real-time, providing an additional layer of security beyond ai scanning services.
How does Uqudo's National Citizen Registry verification work in South Africa?
Our National Citizen Registry (NCR) verification capability allows Uqudo to:
- Verify the validity of South African ID numbers against the Department of Home Affairs database
- Confirm if an identity document is active or has been reported lost/stolen
- Validate personal information, including name, surname, and date of birth
- Cross-reference document data with official government records
- Check for the deceased status of the ID holder
How does Uqudo perform address verification in South Africa?
Uqudo’s address verification for South Africa leverages:
- Integration with trusted address verification databases
- Cross-referencing with utility bill information, where applicable
- Verification against the National Address Database
- Support for both urban and rural addressing formats
- Compliance with FICA (Financial Intelligence Centre Act) requirements for proof of address
How does Uqudo verify South African identity documents?
Uqudo employs a multi-layered verification approach for South African documents:
- AI-powered OCR scanning that accurately extracts data from South African IDs
- Barcode scanning for green ID books and driver’s licenses
- Sophisticated tampering detection to identify fraudulent documents
- Document quality assessment to ensure optimal image capture
- Government database verification to validate the extracted information
How does Uqudo help South African businesses comply with FICA and POPIA?
Uqudo’s digital id verification platform helps South African businesses meet their regulatory obligations by:
- Providing FICA-compliant identity verification processes
- Ensuring POPIA-compliant data handling and storage
- Maintaining detailed audit trails for regulatory reporting
- Supporting risk-based customer due diligence
- Enabling secure, consent-based data collection
How fast can Uqudo verify a South African identity document?
Uqudo’s advanced technology can scan and verify South African identity documents in milliseconds. When combined with National Citizen Registry verification, the entire process typically takes under 30 seconds, providing a frictionless onboarding experience while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Does Uqudo support facial verification for South African citizens?
Yes, Uqudo offers advanced facial recognition and liveness detection that is optimized for South Africa’s diverse population. Our facial verification technology:
- Compares the user’s selfie with their ID photo
- Performs liveness checks to prevent presentation attacks
- Works accurately across South Africa’s diverse ethnic demographics
- Supports both passive and active liveness detection methods
How does Uqudo ensure the authenticity of South African documents?
We employ a comprehensive tampering detection process:
- Source detection to confirm physical document presence
- Photo integrity checks to identify manipulation
- Consistency checks across document data points
- Barcode data validation against visible information
- Government database verification to confirm authenticity
What deployment options are available for South African businesses?
Uqudo offers flexible deployment options, including:
- SaaS cloud-based solutions
- On-premise deployment for organizations with specific data residency requirements
- In-country cloud deployment can be explored on a case-by-case basis based on the unique needs of the client
Does Uqudo support biometric verification standards required in South Africa?
Yes, Uqudo’s biometric verification capabilities comply with South African standards and best practices, including:
- Adherence to POPIA requirements for biometric information
- Compliance with FICA requirements for customer identification
- Support for ISO/IEC standards for biometric data interchange
- Secure handling and processing of biometric information
