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Global Identity Verification

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

Optional fields

Supported verification methods

Argentina

ARG

  • Country

  • National ID (DNI)

  • First Name

  • Last Name

  • Date of Birth

  • Street

  • Building number

  • Town / City

  • State / Province

  • Postal code
1x1
2x2

Country

Country code

Required fields

Optional fields

Supported verification methods

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

Country

Country code

Required fields

Optional fields

Supported verification methods

Brazil

BRA

  • Country

  • TIN (CPF)

  • First Name

  • Last Name

  • Date of Birth

  • Street

  • Building number

  • Town / City

  • State / Province

  • Postal code

  • Phone number
1x1
2x2

Country

Country code

Required fields

Optional fields

Supported verification methods

Canada

CAN

  • Country

  • TIN (SIN)

  • First Name

  • Last Name

  • Date of Birth

  • Street

  • Building number

  • Town / City

  • State / Province

  • Postal code

  • Phone number

 N/A
1x1
2x2

Country

Country code

Required fields

Optional fields

Supported verification methods

Chile

CHL

  • Country

  • TIN (RUN / RUT)

  • First Name

  • Last Name

  • Date of Birth

 N/A
1x1

Country

Country code

Required fields

Optional fields

Supported verification methods

China

CHN

  • Country

  • National ID

  • First Name

  • Last Name

  • Phone number

 N/A
1x1
2x2

Country

Country code

Required fields

Optional fields

Supported verification methods

Colombia

COL

  • Country

  • TIN (NUIP)

  • First Name

  • Last Name

  • Date of Birth

  • Phone number

  • Building number

  • Street

  • Town / City

  • State / Province

  • Postal code
1x1

Country

Country code

Required fields

Optional fields

Supported verification methods

Denmark

DNK

  • Country

  • National ID (CPR)

  • First Name

  • Last Name

  • Date of Birth

  • Street

  • Building number

  • Town / City

  • State / Province

  • Postal code

 N/A
1x1
2x2

Country

Country code

Required fields

Optional fields

Supported verification methods

Finland

FIN

  • Country

  • TIN (FSSN)

  • First Name

  • Last Name

  • Date of Birth

  • Street

  • Building number

  • Town / City

  • State / Province

  • Postal code

 N/A
1x1
2x2

Country

Country code

Required fields

Optional fields

Supported verification methods

Ghana

GHA

  • Country

  • First Name

  • Last Name

  • Voter ID number

 N/A
1x1

Country

Country code

Required fields

Optional fields

Supported verification methods

Hong Kong

HKG

  • Country

  • National ID (HKID)

  • First Name

  • Last Name

  • Date of Birth

 N/A
1x1

Country

Country code

Required fields

Optional fields

Supported verification methods

India

IND

  • Country

  • TIN (PAN)

  • First Name

  • Last Name

  • Date of Birth

 N/A
1x1

Country

Country code

Required fields

Optional fields

Supported verification methods

Indonesia

IDN

  • Country

  • First Name

  • Last Name

  • Date of Birth

  • National ID

 N/A
1x1

Country

Country code

Required fields

Optional fields

Supported verification methods

Italy

ITA

  • Country

  • National ID

  • First Name

  • Last Name

  • Date of Birth

  • Street

  • Building number

  • Town / City

  • State / Province

  • Postal code

  • Phone number
1x1
2x2

Country

Country code

Required fields

Optional fields

Supported verification methods

Japan

JPN

  • Country

  • First Name

  • Last Name

  • Date of Birth

  • National ID

 N/A
1x1

Country

Country code

Required fields

Optional fields

Supported verification methods

Kenya

KEN

  • Country

  • National ID

  • First Name

  • Last Name

  • Date of Birth

 N/A
1x1

Country

Country code

Required fields

Optional fields

Supported verification methods

Malaysia

MYS

  • Country

  • National ID

  • First Name

  • Last Name

  • Date of Birth

  • Street

  • Building number

  • Town / City

  • State / Province

  • Postal code

 N/A
1x1

Country

Country code

Required fields

Optional fields

Supported verification methods

Mexico

MEX

  • Country

  • National ID (CURP)/ TIN (RFC)

  • First Name

  • Last Name

  • Date of Birth

 N/A
1x1
2x2

Country

Country code

Required fields

Optional fields

Supported verification methods

Nigeria

NGA

  • Country

  • BVN

  • First Name

  • Last Name

  • Date of Birth

  • Phone number

  • Town / City

  • State / Province
1x1

Country

Country code

Required fields

Optional fields

Supported verification methods

Norway

NOR

  • Country

  • National ID (NIN)

  • First Name

  • Last Name

  • Date of Birth

  • Street

  • Building number

  • Town / City

  • State / Province

  • Postal code

 N/A
1x1

Country

Country code

Required fields

Optional fields

Supported verification methods

Peru

PER

  • Country

  • TIN (RUC)

  • First Name

  • Last Name

  • Date of Birth

 N/A
1x1

Country

Country code

Required fields

Optional fields

Supported verification methods

Philippines

PHL

  • Country

  • National ID

  • First Name

  • Last Name

  • Date of Birth

  • Phone number

 N/A
1x1
2x2

Country

Country code

Required fields

Optional fields

Supported verification methods

Poland

POL

  • Country

  • National ID (PESEL)

  • First Name

  • Last Name

  • Date of Birth

  • Street

  • Town / City

  • State / Province

  • Postal code

 N/A
1x1

Country

Country code

Required fields

Optional fields

Supported verification methods

Singapore

SGP

  • Country

  • National ID (NRIC)

  • First Name

  • Last Name

  • Date of Birth

 N/A
1x1

Country

Country code

Required fields

Optional fields

Supported verification methods

South Africa

ZAF

  • Country

  • National ID

  • First Name

  • Last Name

  • Date of Birth

 N/A
1x1
2x2

Country

Country code

Required fields

Optional fields

Supported verification methods

Spain

ESP

  • Country

  • National ID number (NIF)

  • First Name

  • Last Name

  • Date of Birth

 N/A
1x1
2x2

Country

Country code

Required fields

Optional fields

Supported verification methods

Sweden

SWE

  • Country

  • TIN (SSN)

  • First Name

  • Last Name

  • Date of Birth

  • Street

  • Town / City

  • State / Province

  • Postal code

 N/A
1x1
2x2

Country

Country code

Required fields

Optional fields

Supported verification methods

Thailand

THA

  • Country

  • National ID

  • First Name

  • Last Name

  • Date of Birth

 N/A
1x1

Country

Country code

Required fields

Optional fields

Supported verification methods

Turkey

TUR

  • Country

  • National ID (TCID)

  • First Name

  • Last Name

  • Date of Birth

 N/A
1x1

Country

Country code

Required fields

Optional fields

Supported verification methods

USA

USA

  • Country

  • TIN (SSN)

  • First Name

  • Last Name

  • Date of Birth

  • Street

  • Town / City

  • State / Province

  • Postal code

  • Phone number

 N/A
1x1
2x2

Get started

To get started with Database Identity Verification:

  1. Set up the WebSDK or MobileSDK integration. You can also start with our API.
  2. Enable Global Identity Verification and configure verification settings by reaching out to your Customer Success Manager or Support team.
  3. Set up a verification level and add the Applicant data step.
  4. 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.
  5. Submit the applicant data via SDKs or API.
  6. Receive verification results.

Submit applicant data

To submit the applicant data via API:

  1. Create an applicant with the levelName which will be used for the check (a verification level must contain the Applicant Data step).
  2. Provide the required information according to the Supported countries table.
  3. 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. In the webhook, pay attention to the reviewResult object indicating the verification results:

  • If 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.

Updated 11 days ago