Onfido key facts
Last updated- Legal entity
- Onfido Limited
- Headquarters
- United Kingdom (GB)
- Ownership
- Part of Entrust
- Founded
- 2012
- Data hosting
- EU (any EU region), United Kingdom, Global / multi-region, United States
- Infrastructure
- Major cloud providers (unspecified)
- Deployment
- SaaS
- Open source
- No
- US Cloud Act exposure
- Exposed
- Certifications
- ISO 27001
- Replaces
- Jumio, Mitek Systems, Au10tix, IDology (GBG), Socure
About Onfido
Onfido is a leading identity verification provider that helps businesses onboard customers remotely while staying compliant with KYC and AML regulations. The platform utilizes advanced machine learning to verify government-issued IDs against biometric facial data, ensuring the user is both authentic and physically present. Beyond simple onboarding, Onfido offers a comprehensive suite of background screening tools, including international sanctions monitoring and criminal record checks. Founded in London and recently acquired by Entrust, the company serves high-stakes industries such as fintech, cryptocurrency, and traditional banking, offering scalable API integrations for global operations.
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