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IDfy

Identity verification, background screening, and risk platform for India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.

Identity Verification PlatformsKYC ProvidersKYB ProvidersEmployment, Candidate, and Workforce VerificationFraud Detection and Risk IntelligenceGovernment ID verificationDocument verificationDocument OCRFace matchingPassive livenessActive livenessIndiaAPACMiddle EastAPISDKHosted flow
Primary fitIdentity Verification Platforms
CoverageIndia, APAC, Middle East
DeploymentAPI / SDK

Overview

IDfy is a Mumbai-based identity verification and risk platform offering KYC, KYB, video KYC, background verification, fraud and risk solutions, and a no-code onboarding journey builder (Privy). It runs over 60 million verifications per month across India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, and serves banks, fintechs, NBFCs, insurers, and consumer businesses.

Primary category: Identity Verification Platforms. Use the sections below to check fit by capability, use case, coverage, deployment, and supporting evidence.

Capabilities

Government ID verificationDocument verificationDocument OCRFace matchingPassive livenessActive livenessBusiness registry checksManual reviewCase managementAPIMobile SDKWeb SDK

Best-fit use cases

Fintech KYCVerify customers while balancing compliance, fraud prevention, conversion, and auditability.Bank onboardingVerify new customers with KYC, AML screening, fraud checks, audit trails, and exception handling.KYB / business verificationVerify businesses, owners, directors, beneficial ownership, and merchant risk before activation.Candidate verificationVerify candidates, contractors, workers, or employees before onboarding, access, or background screening.Gig worker verificationVerify workers, creators, sellers, drivers, or contractors while reducing fraud and preserving conversion.

Coverage

Region tags
India · APAC · Middle East
Coverage caveat
Country, document, language, and product coverage should be verified directly with the vendor.

Integrations and developer experience

Deployment
API · SDK · Hosted flow · Dashboard
API
Available
SDK
Available
Hosted flow
Available
On-premise
Unknown

Compliance and security notes

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Strengths

  • Combined IDV, KYB, and background verification under one vendor
  • Deep India and Southeast Asia coverage with localized data sources
  • No-code onboarding workflow builder (Privy) for compliance with India's DPDP Act

Limitations and watchouts

  • Strongest in India, SEA, and Middle East; less coverage in US/EU than global IDV vendors.
  • Verify product packaging across BGV, KYC, and KYB lines directly.

Alternatives

AU10TIXIdentity verification and forensic-grade fraud detection platform for global onboarding, document and biometric verification, and serial fraud monitoring.CivicDecentralized identity and credential platform offering on-chain identity verification, age checks, and proof of personhood, with strong Solana/Web3 footprint.DaonIdentity proofing and biometric authentication platform for financial services, healthcare, and travel, with deepfake defense and continuous authentication.FourthlineEuropean KYC and AML platform built around regulated banking-grade onboarding, verification, and ongoing compliance for financial institutions.