NorthRow

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Know Your Customer (KYC) Software

KYC software to instantly verify customers worldwide

Join thousands across the globe safeguarding customer identities.

95% auto pass rate

Save time and automate the low-risk onboards so you can spend more time on the ones that require additional verification.

Global coverage

With over 20 leading data suppliers, we cover 220+ jurisdictions, a huge database of individuals, global PEPs, sanctions and adverse media and over 13,000+ document types.

Faster onboarding

Achieve cost efficiency over 100 times with automated KYC checks, reducing time spent on manual reviews and letting you focus on clients needing further investigation.

Maximise match rates

Our technology processes global data in such a way that it gives you a high match rate of 95%. The system helps to increase the precision of detection and reducing false positives.

Reduce abandonment rates

We reduce abandonment rates through automated processes down to just 4%, a five-fold improvement over the industry standard of 20%, accelerating your onboarding and delivering faster time to revenue.

Seamless ID Verification

Simplify ID&V with an easy-to-use case management system which allows you to organise, update, and store information securely, and in line with GDPR and data protection regulations.

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Abandonment rate

95%

Match rate

13,000

Documents supported

<2%

False positive rate

3 mins

Avg onboard time

Frictionless KYC checks

Balance user experiences and time to revenue.

Automate compliance and enable customer self-onboarding with real-time insights for KYC and AML, eliminating costly manual reviews so you can focus on growing your business.
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Simplify client onboarding

Automate identity, document and liveness verification.

Ensure your customers are who they say they are with our end-to-end Know Your Customer platform that can verify identities, documentation and liveness.

Our global ID document verification platform supports the verification of over 1,700 identity documents from across 235 countries and territories.

3 minute ID verification
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Minimise fraud risks

Liveness detection for extra security.

With our liveness detection technology, you can be certain that the person completing the ID verification is physically present in real time. Go beyond simple ID verification by ensuring that the individual is a real, live person – not a photo, video, or pre-recorded impersonation attempt.

Simplify AML compliance

Instant ID document verification.

Verify and authenticate government-issued IDs such as passports, driving licenses, and national identity cards. Our system checks the authenticity of documents in real-time, ensuring your clients’ identification is legitimate, accurate, and fully compliant with AML regulations. 

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Global ID&V checks

KYC capabilities that power efficient onboarding.

NorthRow guides clients through the process, verifying details with 20+ data providers in seconds – helping you verify identities, reduce risk, and meet compliance quickly.

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PEPs & Sanctions screening

Automatically screen individuals against global PEP, sanctions, and watchlist databases to identify high-risk clients in real time.

Adverse media insights

Detect reputational risk early with ongoing monitoring of global news sources for negative press linked to your customers.

Ongoing monitoring

Stay compliant with automatic alerts for changes to risk profiles, such as updated sanctions status, media coverage, or directorships.

Reduced false positives

Smart matching logic minimises false positives, saving time and allowing your team to focus on genuine risk.

Full audit trail

Every check is recorded for compliance reviews, ensuring transparency and traceability across your KYC processes.

Global coverage

Verify identities from over 200+ jurisdictions, ensuring compliance across international markets with multi-language support.

DCMS certified for complete confidence.

NorthRow is a certified IDSP under the UK Government’s Digital Identity & Attributes Trust Framework set out by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS).

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Why our customers love NorthRow

There’s been a positive shift – onboarding is now significantly faster and more cost-efficient.

Knight Frank
Deputy Money Laundering Officer & Head of Customer Due Diligence

“NorthRow’s tailored solution, combining automated checks with face-to-face verification, made it the clear choice.”

Open Banking

“By partnering with NorthRow, we have achieved peace-of-mind in performing routine verification when welcoming new customers.”

Regus

“NorthRow demonstrated how they could access various sources to produce near real-time results for businesses and individuals.”

Cloudpay

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Why NorthRow?

NorthRow exists to help businesses to fight illicit finance and stay compliant with ease – all while contributing to a safer financial landscape for everyone.

Global reach, local precision
Our breadth of data from trusted sources and worldwide providers is industry leading, ensuring complete and accurate verification that protects your business and delights your customers.
Proven track record and trusted by high-risk industries
With years of industry experience and a strong portfolio of delighted clients, we deliver results you can trust.
Unrivalled flexibility

From verification to ongoing monitoring, NorthRow is an end-to-end AML solution that automates the entire client lifecycle, reducing manual workload and enhancing operational efficiency. We create a unique and specific to you risk-based approach incorporated into a single case manager.

Unparalleled compliance expertise
With our deep focus on regulatory compliance, NorthRow ensures your business stays ahead of constantly evolving AML, KYC, and identity verification requirements globally.
We put YOU first, always

Our customers are the heart of our company. We listen, build lasting relationships and always put you first.

During implementation we’re with you every step of the way, offering hands-on support and expert guidance to ensure your AML compliance system is set up for success.

We’ve worked with hundreds of regulated businesses.

Let’s work together.