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Verify Now - Identity Verification Platform
Comprehensive Bank Verification
Everything you need to verify bank accounts and prevent payment fraud
Account Verification
Verify bank account exists and is active with the specified bank.
Account Holder Match
Confirm account holder name matches the provided identity.
Account Type Check
Verify account type (cheque, savings, transmission) and status.
Fraud Prevention
Reduce payment fraud by verifying bank details before transactions.
Secure Processing
Bank-grade encryption for all verification requests.
Real-time Results
Get instant verification results through our API.
How Bank Verification Works
Simple 3-step process to verify any South African bank account
Submit Details
Provide the account number, branch code, and account holder information
We Verify
Our system checks the details against the bank's records in real-time
Get Results
Receive instant verification results with match confidence scores
Supported Banks
We support all major South African banks for account verification
Common Use Cases
How businesses use bank verification to prevent payment fraud
Payroll Processing
Verify employee bank details before salary payments to avoid failed transactions.
Supplier Payments
Confirm vendor bank accounts to prevent payment fraud and misdirection.
Customer Refunds
Verify customer bank details before processing refunds or rebates.
Loan Disbursements
Confirm borrower bank accounts before loan payouts.
Easy API Integration
Integrate bank verification into your systems with our simple REST API
Example API Request
curl -X POST https://api.verifynow.co.za/v1/bank/verify \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"account_number": "1234567890",
"branch_code": "250655",
"account_holder_name": "John Smith",
"id_number": "8501015800083"
}'Example Response
{
"verified": true,
"account_exists": true,
"account_open": true,
"account_type": "CHEQUE",
"name_match": {
"match": true,
"confidence": 98
},
"bank_name": "First National Bank"
}Why Bank Verification Matters
Payment fraud costs South African businesses millions annually. Verifying bank details before making payments can prevent misdirected funds, reduce chargebacks, and protect your business from fraud. Always verify bank accounts for high-value transactions.