Configure AML screening

Sumsub uses AML data supplied by third-party providers. We also offer the bring-your-own-key (BYOK) option for those who want to use one of our integrated services with their existing corporate accounts.

The integrated services that support BYOK include ComplyAdvantage and World-Check-One.

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Note

BYOK services may include integration costs. Check your Service Agreement to learn more.

To set up the AML screening process:

1. Open the AML Screening settings and choose a provider that you want to use for AML screening. If the provider is locked, enter your credentials, as described in Comply Advantage and World-Check-One
2. Select a search configuration. You can search by warning types or by providing a search profile identifier:
   • When searching by warning types, specify the categories of PEPs you want to screen your applicants for and add the associated types of adverse media.
   • When searching by custom search profiles, enter a profile identifier. To search for profiles from your Comply Advantage key, make sure to provide the key, as described in this article.
3. Configure name-matching criteria.
4. Enable Ongoing AML Monitoring to be informed of any changes in sanctions and watchlists concerning your applicants. This feature is available at an additional cost. Contact your Customer Success Manager or our Business Support team to learn more. Use Ongoing AML Monitoring to keep an eye on applicant profiles after the initial check has been completed. If an issue is detected, the applicant will be rejected. You can also instruct the system to automatically assign applicants to compliance officers for a manual review and monitor applicants unlimitedly.
5. Save your changes.

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If you approve rejected applicant profiles manually, it may cause incorrect functioning of AML Screening within these profiles. To initiate the AML check for the manually approved applicants again, you can go as follows:

1. Ensure that AML Screening is enabled in the level settings—select a verification level and go to the AML Screening tab.
2. Go to the applicant profile and click Request check to conduct AML Screening for this profile. Alternatively, you can run a new AML check via this API method.
3. Enable Ongoing AML monitoring via the chat in the Dashboard to catch the updates and configure the Ongoing AML Screening settings for particular verification levels if needed.