ID Verification Software: Optimize Customer Onboarding in 2023
22 Jan 2023
ID verification software is a combination of all the knowledge, experience and KYC verification acquired in the industry within the past 20 years. All that combined…
22 Jan 2023
ID verification software is a combination of all the knowledge, experience and KYC verification acquired in the industry within the past 20 years. All that combined…
5 Nov 2022
KYC and AML regulation are increasing to cope with the rising demand for financial services and the pressing need for increased security and protection…
19 Oct 2022
Identity theft is a growing concern for governments, consumers, and businesses. The Research and Strategy institute, Javelin Strategy, discovered that identity…
4 Sep 2022
Address of residence is an important identification attribute for customer verification. Together with other data, having a verified address complements the due diligence and identification requirements of KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering). Most often, Proof of Address is requested by financial companies when providing certain services. When to use it There are […]
21 Jan 2022
Introduction In a globalized world, money laundering has become a worldwide pandemic. Financial crime has swept through banks and financial institutions, putting companies at risk. Money service businesses or MSBs appear to be the new vehicle for criminal rings to move money across borders and within countries. Regulations are tightening to ensure that MSBs are […]
17 Jan 2022
Introduction Money laundering is a huge problem worldwide. Unfortunately, while cryptocurrency means cheaper, faster international transactions, it also makes the crypto sector ripe for criminal activity, such as money laundering and terrorist funding. To stay ahead of this, regulatory bodies are installing staunch anti-money laundering (AML) legislation. This helps to prevent money laundering through cryptocurrency […]
14 Jan 2022
Regulatory authorities across the globe are flexing their muscles when it comes to preventing money laundering. The digital era has ushered in a new wave of financial crime, and regulatory bodies are pushing back by tightening anti-money laundering (AML) regulations and customer due diligence (CDD) responsibilities in an attempt to crack down on the epidemic. […]
11 Jan 2022
Introduction In a world where online fraud and digital hacks are on the rise, it’s never been more important to verify that your customers are who they say they are. Luckily, advancements in facial recognition software now enable streamlined biometric identification and authentication. For you, this means KYC and AML onboarding processes. Harnessing the power […]
3 Jan 2022
Customer ID verification in 2023 is obligatory for nearly every online business, whether work goes directly with customer’s money or company strives for high scaling. Identity verification is an ultimate beneficial solution for both businesses and customers. Knowing your customer is required by regulations worldwide. Moreover, it makes modern online business safe and creates more […]
2 Jan 2022
As technology disrupts the financial sector, the issue of identity verification has taken center priority. With data breaches and hacks leaving customers vulnerable to identity fraud, regulatory organizations are taking a firm line on identity verification. Our current manual systems of identity verification seek to prevent criminal activity, protect customer data, and reduce risk. Anti-money […]
20 Dec 2021
As we’re nearing the end of 2021 and preparing to enter 2022, it’s a perfect time to take a moment and reflect on the events of the old year. 2021 was a truly remarkable year for GetID in so many ways! Let’s turn back in time and remember the brightest moments of this year. GetID […]
13 Oct 2021
GetID, part of Checkin.com Group, has just returned from the IFX Expo, held in Limassol, Cyprus, on 4-6 October 2021. IFX Expo is one of the leading conferences connecting top-level executives in online trading, fintech, and financial services from around the world. As always, the GetID team was busy making new business connections, running product […]
1 Oct 2021
One of the most significant European fintech events is over. Last week global leaders in fintech gathered at Money 2020 Amsterdam to showcase and discuss innovative solutions and tools for payments and transactions, KYC and Identity Verification services and much more. GetID, a part of Checkin.com Group AB, participated at the trade show alongside 11 […]
14 Sep 2021
GetID, a part of Checkin.com Group AB, is pleased to announce a partnership with Ryanair. GetID provides its services for verifying Ryanair customers’ identities. Ryanair Holdings plc, Europe’s largest airline group, is the parent company of Ryanair DAC, Lauda, Buzz and Ryanair UK. Carrying over 154m guests annually on more than 2,400 daily flights from […]
8 Sep 2021
GetID, now part of Checkin.com Group AB, is attending a notable event in the fintech industry Money 20/20, taking place in Netherlands, Amsterdam on 21-23 September 2021. Among previous speakers of this event are many industry stars including Steve Wozniak (co-founder of Apple), Richard Branson (CEO of Virgin Group), Jack Dorsey (CEO of Twitter, Square), […]
1 Sep 2021
The number of global data breaches has skyrocketed in the past few years (in 2020 alone, data breaches exposed more than 5 billion records). This has led to an uptick in identity theft and account takeovers, and businesses now need a reliable way to confirm that someone is who they say they are. The ability […]
30 Aug 2021
We are happy to announce that in a new version of the GetID Administrative Portal we have launched a verification statistics dashboard. Now you can keep the KYC process under control even better, monitor important metrics, and better understand how customer verifications are performed. The feature is free, accessible in the GetID Administrative portal and […]
2 Aug 2021
Checkin.com Group (STO:CHECK), the tech company that changes how people all over the world check in with services online, has today entered into an agreement to acquire all shares in the Estonian tech company GetID. The acquisition is the first step in Checkin.com Group’s strategy to add technologies and strong teams by acquisitions, within areas […]
27 Jul 2021
Oonagh van den Berg is an award-winning Compliance Officer with over 19 years of experience across various fields in Financial Services. Oonagh has built various compliance risk frameworks, led teams across the industry, and developed & maintained many regulatory and industry body relationships. She is the founder of the global compliance community platform RAW Compliance. […]
21 Jul 2021
GetID is excited to announce the launch of KYC Flow Builder, highly customizable software that enables users to easily set up and deploy personalized online verification procedures with the GetID KYC flow builder. KYC Flow Builder is designed to help GetID software users significantly reduce time and integration costs with the highest level of customization […]
29 Jun 2021
We’re glad to let you know that GetID has a dedicated company page at Fazzaco. There you can find our recent news, product updates and descriptions, and more! GetID is an all-in-one service for online Identity Verification, KYC, and Customer Onboarding. GetID is a comprehensive and customizable solution that helps other businesses to verify customers’ […]
1 Jun 2021
Sian Lewin, the co-founder of Regtech Associates, is a recognized expert and influencer in Regtech and financial regulation. We have asked Sian’s opinion on the Regtech industry trends, KYC efficiency, how the world pandemic has affected fraud rates, and many more. I saw on your LinkedIn that you had started your career in finance (for […]
27 May 2021
The GetID team has returned from the IFX EXPO that took place in Dubai on 19-20 May 2021. IFX EXPO is one of the biggest events in the financial industry, bringing together payments service providers, brokerage companies, and other services in the industry. GetID showcased its new product features and highlighted the main trends of […]
4 May 2021
GetID team will be attending the IFX EXPO taking place in Dubai on 19-20 of May. IFX EXPO is arguably one the leading B2B conferences in Online Trading, Payment Service Providers, and Fintech bringing together over 250 companies and thousands of financial services professionals from all over the world. GetID crew will be ready to […]
4 Aug 2020
Telecom industry has a high fraud risk. SIM card fraud is a growing concern among mobile users across the globe. From ordinary citizens to the heads of global phenomena like Twitter, no one is completely safe from having their mobile systems hacked, having their personal information stolen, and their entire life’s saving being wiped clean […]
27 Jul 2020
Introduction to broking and trading The stock exchange is one of the fundamental ways to access the global financial system and capital markets. This provides ample opportunities for bad actors to engage in criminal activities and abuse the system for financial gain. GetID’s identity verification solution reduces compliance risk and seamlessly automates the onboarding process. […]
21 Jul 2020
Introduction As organised crime continues to proliferate and infiltrate sports betting, here we take a look at the regulatory challenges faced by the industry, and how GetID can help bookmakers reduce compliance risks by using state-of-the-art identity verification software in an ever-changing landscape. Sports betting has grown into a multi-billion dollar industry but is facing […]
21 Jul 2020
It is a common knowledge that the 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive is steadily becoming a part of the legislation of every EU member-state. The corresponding law was passed in Estonia on 10 July 2020 and it contains several interesting and important changes that we will cover in a series of articles. Today we will discuss […]
10 Jul 2020
As the social distancing measures get stricter, customers want to head towards digital banking solutions. And this is where a reliable identity verification system can make all the difference. In fact, the timing could not be perfect for neobanks and challenger banks to utilize the Identity Verification system. GetID’s automated Identity Verification solution can help […]
27 Jun 2020
Last week Anti-money laundering agency (Financial Intelligence Unit, FIU) issued its updated annual report. As usual, this report is worth reading and contains a lot of information. According to the Annual report in 2019 alone, 667 new licenses to exchange fiat money for cryptocurrencies were issued in Estonia. In this article, we will discuss why […]
8 Jun 2020
As the current state of the global pandemic gets serious, the online telehealth and healthcare services look towards the evolving and robust technology of identity verification systems. It is a perfect way to uphold regulations and remain compliant. And GetID couldn’t be more perfect for online telemedicine and healthcare services to have accurate, instant, automated, […]
3 Jun 2020
Introduction Online dating has exploded in popularity in the past few years. Unfortunately, dating websites and apps are hotbeds for scammers, criminals, violent abusers, and sexual predators. And while streamlined onboarding makes using these tools quicker and easier than ever before, the lack of online dating identity verification procedures is shocking. Without solid identity authentication […]
1 Jun 2020
Insurance companies, like any other financial institution, are concerned about many specific things that can happen such as money laundering, tax evasion, terrorist financing, and other types of fraud. In order to ensure that they know who their customers are, insurance companies have to identify their customers through KYC procedures. On top of that, insurance […]
20 Apr 2020
Are you struggling with churning clients and customers? If so, you’re not alone. Every year, U.S. companies lose $136.8 billion as a result of avoidable consumer churn. And one of the biggest influences on churn rate is an awkward onboarding process. Yet providing customers with onboarding can reduce churn by 6%, so where’s the balance? […]
6 Apr 2020
There’s no denying the increase in the number of consumers that are turning to the internet to buy services and products. By 2021, more than 2.1 billion people worldwide will buy goods online. This dramatic surge has forced businesses to change the way they run their operations, with many choosing to digitize their processes to […]
6 Apr 2020
Just before the COVID-19 ruined the routine life of the globe, the GetID team was lucky to complete the world-leading training on cybersecurity and online fraud. It gave the company an excellent opportunity to improve on the client onboarding speed and as well as on instant fraud detection online. During this uncertain and challenging time, […]
2 Apr 2020
GetID, an Estonian omnichannel identity verification provider, which recently entered European market, has just completed negotiations with the leader in the identity verification field. Well-known multinational giant Onfido just confirmed GetID to be the official partner. GetID solution is intended for businesses that want to speed up their customer identification checks and simplify the overall […]
25 Mar 2020
Fraudsters try to take advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic, which made many people around the globe work from home and use online services. In this article, we will try to identify every type of scam you can face in these hard times and also tell you how to protect yourself and not become the victim […]
19 Mar 2020
Countries around the world try to combat the coronavirus outbreak and hence announce quarantine for everyone which is forcing people to set up home offices. Therefore many people have to use online services for their everyday needs: shopping, money transfers, etc. And of course, many of these services require identity verification. How to choose an […]
17 Mar 2020
Coronavirus spread has been bringing a lot of fear, uncertainty and even panic to people and organizations around the globe. Simultaneously, it has been paving paths for online fraud. What are the types of scam to watch out for? How can online identity verification help businesses and organizations to detect and prevent fraud? Let’s take […]
10 Feb 2020
GetID has attended the biggest event in gaming innovations: ICE London 2020. The event was attended by over 35,000 professionals from various gaming sectors. GetID has presented the most convenient customer onboarding solution for online gaming and gambling. Not only gambling and gaming innovators have participated in the agenda; some keynotes were spoken by the […]
31 Jan 2020
GetID Legal and Compliance adviser Dmitry Kuravkin was speaking about biometrics and its legal and ethical dilemmas at TGS Baltic International Data Protection Conference ADA DAY ’20 in Vilnius. Here are the main points of his speech and the conference itself. The event has been attended by thousands of professionals in the field of advanced […]
22 Jan 2020
Introduction The global online gambling industry was worth in excess of $45 billion in 2017 and is predicted to rise to $94.4 billion by 2024. With such a stark rise in use and increasingly large sums of money moving through these entities, online gambling and gaming institutions are facing the same scrutiny to which other […]
22 Jan 2020
London, one of the top meetup places, will soon welcome thousands of developers and fans at the ICE London Conference, the world’s largest gaming innovation event. The GetID product team will also attend to showcase their cutting-edge product to an already huge, and growing, online gaming community. GetID is a flexible, complex, and easy-to-launch solution […]
6 Dec 2019
One of the biggest European startup conferences Slush recently came to an end in Finland Helsinki. KYC and security solutions provider GetID was the part of the expo at the event and attracted a lot of attention from the media and potential clients. GetID CEO Dmitri Laush was interviewed for interviewed by Voice Tech Podcast. […]
19 Nov 2019
GetID and idCredit have participated in Finance Magnates London Summit. The Finance Magnates’ London Summit is the leading event for FX and Financial Services professionals. It was a great way to announce the new product on the market – a lot of potential clients got interested. GetID booth visited hundreds of people. Finance Magnates Summit […]
6 Nov 2019
12th-13th marks the return of the Finance Magnates London Summit. This exciting event is arguably one of the most important and significant dates in the calendar year for FX, financial service providers, and financial professionals. A panel of representatives from GetID will be attending the event, with their own booth setup, and will be ready […]