Africa Coverage for
Global KYC Platforms
Complement your global identity platform with South African ground-truth data
We augment your stack with deep, local, authoritative backend data. Reliable non-document KYC signals. Cost-efficient re-verification inputs. Document verification available when needed—but data-first is our strength.
Home Affairs Direct
HANIS registry connection
CIPC Registry
Company verification
Credit Bureaus
XDS, Experian, TransUnion
Local Compliance
POPIA, FICA, NCR expertise
Partnership Models
Choose the partnership structure that fits your business model
Wholesale Data Supply
Direct API access to South African verification data. Per-transaction or volume-based pricing structures available.
- Raw verification data returned via API
- Volume-based wholesale pricing
- Build your own orchestration layer
- SLA-backed availability
Ideal for: Platforms building their own verification orchestration
Co-Branded / White-Label
Your brand on our verification infrastructure. Full platform deployment with custom domain and branding.
- Fully branded user interface
- Custom domain and communications
- Dedicated hosted environment
- Enterprise support SLAs
Ideal for: Enterprises wanting branded verification experience
Reseller / Channel Partner
Resell VerifyNow services to your customer base. Revenue share and commission structures available.
- Competitive margin structures
- Sales enablement and training
- Co-marketing opportunities
- Dedicated partner support
Ideal for: System integrators, consultancies, tech resellers
Africa Coverage Add-On
Plug South African verification into your existing global KYC flow. Seamless integration as a regional layer.
- Single API endpoint for SA coverage
- Complement your global platform
- Standardized response formats
- Rapid integration timeline
Ideal for: Global eKYC platforms expanding African coverage
Integration Modes
Choose how you consume our data based on your platform architecture
Raw Data API
Direct access to verification attributes and evidence. You handle orchestration and decisioning.
Returns:
- - Verified attributes (name, DOB, address)
- - Source evidence and confidence scores
- - Raw registry data fields
- - Timestamp and audit metadata
Best for: Platforms with existing decision engines
Decision API
Pass/fail outcomes with risk scores and reason codes. We handle the decisioning logic for you.
Returns:
- - Clear PASS / FAIL / REVIEW result
- - Risk score (0-100)
- - Standardized reason codes
- - Recommended actions
Best for: Rapid integration, less development overhead
Embedded Bundle
Full verification flow embedded in your platform. White-label ready with SDK or iFrame options.
Includes:
- - Pre-built UI components
- - Document capture and liveness
- - Complete orchestration
- - Branded experience
Best for: End-to-end KYC with minimal development
Data Governance & Licensing
Enterprise-grade data handling aligned with global standards
Data Retention
- Standard: 7 years (POPIA/FICA compliance)
- Configurable retention per agreement
- Automatic purging post-retention
Cross-Border Transfer
- POPIA-aligned international transfers
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Data processing within SA by default
Audit & Compliance
- SOC 2 Type II ready
- ISO 27001 aligned controls
- Customer audit rights via agreement
Sub-Processors
- Full sub-processor list disclosed
- Prior notice of changes
- Objection rights included
Breach Notification
- 72-hour breach notification
- Detailed incident reporting
- Remediation support
Permitted Use
- Clear use case licensing
- Onward transfer rules defined
- Purpose limitation clarity
Custom data governance agreements available for enterprise partners
Request governance documentationHow Sophisticated Platforms Layer Verification
Real systems don't choose document OR data verification—they layer them strategically. Your value is maximized when VerifyNow sits at the foundation.
Data-Based Verification
Fast, cheap, invisible to the user. Check what authoritative sources already know.
- Sub-second responses
- Lowest cost per verification
- Zero user friction
VerifyNow powers this layer
Document Verification
Only if data signals are weak or additional assurance is needed.
- Photo ID capture
- OCR extraction
- Liveness detection
VerifyNow offers this too, or use your stack
Manual Review
Only for edge cases and exceptions that automated checks can't resolve.
- Human-in-the-loop
- Edge case handling
- Final decision authority
Reserved for exceptions only
The Key Insight
Document verification
Proves what the user shows you
Data-based verification
Proves what the world already knows about the user
This makes VerifyNow:
- A data supplier to your platform
- A regional coverage extension
- An upstream input into your risk engine
We augment your stack—with document verification available when needed
Why Global Platforms Partner With Us
We focus on what we do best: South African and African ground-truth data. You focus on what you do best: global platform and customer experience.
Regional Depth, Not Global Competition
We complement your global coverage - we don't compete with it.
Direct Registry Connections
Home Affairs, CIPC, credit bureaus - data you can't get elsewhere.
Local Compliance Expertise
POPIA, FICA, NCR regulations - we handle local complexity.
Predictable Unit Economics
Transparent pricing, volume discounts, forecastable spend.
Fast Integration Timeline
Production-ready APIs, clear documentation, integration support.
What We Provide vs. What You Provide
VerifyNow Provides:
- - South Africa / Nigeria ground-truth data
- - Local registry connections & coverage
- - Local compliance (POPIA, FICA, NCR)
- - Fast turnaround (seconds, not days)
- - Regional regulatory expertise
You Provide:
- - Global eKYC/risk platform
- - Customer relationship & experience
- - Global orchestration & decisioning
- - Multi-country coverage
- - Your brand & market presence
"Together: Complete African coverage within your global identity platform"
Who Partners With Us
Organizations seeking regional African coverage for their global operations
Global eKYC Platforms
Adding SA/Africa to multi-country coverage
International Fintech
Expanding operations into South Africa
Enterprise Software
Building verification into their products
Regional Resellers
Serving African market customers
Ready to Discuss a Partnership?
Let's explore how VerifyNow can provide African coverage for your global platform. Our partnerships team is ready to discuss integration options, pricing models, and governance requirements.