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Biometric Document Verification

Reduce application times from weeks to minutes using real-time document and facial recognition
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Product Overview

Biometric Document Verification is a fast, reliable authentication process.

Using web and or mobile camera facial scanning, the system can check and recognise over 6,000 different global identification documents¹ Performing simultaneous verification and security checks, the interface is customisable and can integrate with your existing processes.

Results are near-real time; improves your team’s administration processes and end-user experience by cutting application times from weeks to minutes.

¹Biometric Document Verification infographic, Equifax, 2023

How It’s Used

Secure web access 
Documents in hand, the applicant accesses their secure, personalised portal. 
Confirm and verify identity 
The applicant then uses their own tablet/smartphone technology to scan/produce video documentation.
Instant decision 
Based on your calibration levels, your customer receives an instant decision on their application. 

How Biometric Document Verification Helps

Verify customers in less time
Reduces application times to minutes, spots false, altered documents incl holograms. 
Reduces admin burden and risk 
Replaces in-person visits, helps stop fraud with facial recognition.
Smoother customer journey 
Empower your customer and provide flexible options to suit their application needs. 

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See a Remote Verification Journey in Action

Download our white paper for a step by step guide of what a remote, biometric document verification process looks like.
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