Onfido
This tool has solely been researched by the WilsonHCG Innovation team.
Summary
Building the trust engine to power human interactions worldwide Onfido builds trust in an online world by helping businesses digitally verify people’s identities.
Using machine learning technology, Onfido validates a user’s identity document and compares it with their facial biometrics. The identity can then be cross-referenced against international credit and watchlist databases.
Founded by three entrepreneurs from Oxford University, Onfido has received over $60m in funding from investors including Microsoft Ventures, Salesforce Ventures and Crunchfund. We carry out checks in 192 countries for global customers including ZipCar, Couchsurfing, Revolut and Square.
Products
- ID Record Check
Our Identity Record Check cross-references your users’ details against a range of verified global databases and credit reference agencies.
Document Check
Our Document Check ensures that your users’ identity documents haven’t been forged, digitally tampered with, lost or stolen.
Facial Check
- Our Facial Check reduces the risk of impersonation fraud. By comparing the photo on a user’s identity document with a selfie, we make sure your users really are who they claim to be.