Global identity check verifies user identity documents and personal data using recognized and secure sources. It operates as a pre-screening tool, allowing you to filter potential risks early in the onboarding process. Additionally, it facilitates a smoother onboarding experience for non-regulated clients, effectively managing risks associated with SDD and business operations.

Supported countries

The following is a list of countries for which Global Identity Verification is available.

Country	Country code	Required fields	Recommended fields	Optional fields	Supported verification methods
Argentina	ARG	First name Last name Date of birth National ID number		Street Postal code	1x1
Australia	AUS	First name Last name Date of birth Street Postal code National ID number (Passport, Residence Permit, Driver's License)		Phone number Additional street information Building number Town/city State/province	1x1 2x2
Brazil	BRA	First name Last name Date of birth National ID number Street Postal code			1x1 2x2
Canada	CAN	First name Last name National ID number Phone number Street Postal code		Additional street information Building number Town/city	1x1 2x2
Chile	CHL	First name Last name National ID number Phone number			1x1
China	CHN	First name Last name National ID number (ID card) Phone number			1x1 2x2
Colombia	COL	First name Last name National ID number		Street Postal code Additional street information Building number Town/city	1x1
Denmark	DNK	First name Last name Date of birth National ID number (CPR)		Street Postal code	1x1
Finland	FIN	First name Last name National ID number		Date of birth Street Postal code	1x1 2x2
Hong Kong	HGK	First name Last name Date of birth National ID number			1x1
Italy	ITA	First name Last name National ID number Phone number Street Postal code			1x1 2x2
Kenya	KEN	First name Last name Date of birth National ID number			1x1
Mexico	MEX	First name Last name National ID number		Date of birth Street Postal code	1x1 2x2
Norway	NOR	First name Last name National ID number Street Postal code		Additional street information Building number Town/city	1x1
Peru	PER	First name Last name National ID number		Date of birth Street Postal code	1x1
Philippines	PHL	First name Last name Date of birth National ID number Phone number		Street Postal code	1x1 2x2
Poland	POL	First name Last name Date of birth National ID number (PESEL) Street Postal code			1x1
Singapore	SGP	First name Last name Date of birth National ID number		Street Postal code	1x1
South Africa	ZAF	First name Last name National ID number			1x1 2x2
Spain	ESP	First name Last name National ID number		Date of birth Street Postal code	1x1
Sweden	SWE	First name Last name National ID number	Date of birth Street Postal code		1x1
Thailand	THA	First name Last name Date of birth National ID number		Street Postal code	1x1
Turkey	TUR	First name Last name Date of birth National ID number		Street Postal code	1x1
United States of America	USA	First name Last name Date of birth National ID number Street Postal code Phone number			1x1 2x2

Get started

To get started with Database Identity Verification:

Set up the WebSDK or MobileSDK integration. You can also start with our API.
Enable Global Identity Verification and configure verification settings by reaching out to your Customer Success Manager or Support team.
Set up a verification level and add the Applicant data step.
Include the Required fields as specified in the table and add Recommended/Optional fields to increase positive impact on pass rates. Note that the National ID number field must be configured as a custom field with the documentNumber field name.
Submit the applicant data via SDKs or API.
Receive verification results.

Submit applicant data

To submit the applicant data via API:

Create an applicant with the levelName which will be used for the check (a verification level must contain the Applicant Data step).
Provide the required information according to the Supported countries table.
Request an applicant check.

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Info
All the required fields and country code must be provided in the fixedInfo object, as described in the this article, except for the National ID number. The National ID number must always be provided in the metadata array with the documentNumber key.

Example request:

curl -X POST  
    '<https://api.sumsub.com/resources/applicants?levelName=global-address-verification'>  
    -H 'Content-Type: application/json'  
    -d '{  
            "externalUserId" : "someUniqueUserId",  
            "metadata": [  
                {  
                    "key": "documentNumber",  
                    "value": "12345678A"    // National ID number  
                }  
            ],  
            "fixedInfo": {  
                "firstName": "John",    // First name  
                "lastName": "Doe",      // Last name  
                "dob": "1990-01-01",    // Date of birth  
                "country": "ESP",       // Country code in alpha-3 format  
                "phone": "+34 123 456 789",     // Phone number  
                "addresses": [  
                    {  
                        "street": "C. Ramon J Sender",  // Street name  
                        "buildingNumber": "7A",         // Building number  
                        "town": "Cartagena",            // Town/city  
                        "state": "Murcia",              // State/province  
                        "postCode": "30204",            // Postal Code  
                        "country": "ESP"                // Country code in alpha-3 format  
                    }  
                ]  
            }  
        }

Get verification results

Once the check is performed, you will receive a webhook with the verification status:

The reviewResult field contains extra verification information.
The reviewAnswer field contains a final answer:
- If the address verification was completed successfully, the reviewAnswer field will be set to GREEN.
- If the check fails, the reviewAnswer field will be set to RED and reviewRejectType will be set to RETRY.