NFC-based ID verification
Extract data from identity documents during verification via the Sumsub NFC reader.
NFC (Near-field communication)-based verification is capable of reading and interacting with NFC chips in compatible IDs and ePassports. If there is a possibility to obtain the data through the NFC chip, the system will inform the applicant and offer this option.
NFC verification provides extra protection; to pass verification, applicants must always have an original document and NFC-enabled device on hand.
How it works
NFC-based verification works on MobileSDK using iOS, Android, and native plugins in the following way:
- Applicants take a photo of an ID document.
- System detects that the ID document supports NFC and requests a scan.
- Applicants press the document to the mobile phone. If there is no NFC reader on an applicant phone, this step is skipped automatically.
- System extracts data from the chip (first name, last name, ID number, and issue date) and from the ID photo.
- System cross-validates the data and notifies the applicant on the check results.
Applicants can skip NFC verification when getting a request or in case of any errors during scanning. Thus, they will be able to pass verification via the standard documentary approach.
Get started
To start using NFC:
- Contact your Customer success manager to enable NFC verification.
- Implement the module as described in iOS SDK, Cordova, Flutter, and React Native. The Android platform does not require additional adjustments.
- Set up a verification level with ID verification that includes the NFC option enabled on the Configurations tab in the level settings.
- Conduct identity verification with the additional NFC-based option.
Note
The NFC checkbox is shown in Configurations only if the NFC verification is enabled by your Customer Success Manager.
Review results
To review the verification results:
- Go to the Applicants page, select an applicant, and check the Summary, which is a comprehensive report covering applicant data, checks results, and uploaded documents.
- Use a received webhook with the verification status.
Updated 6 months ago