GBG API
Identity & KYC · Data Validation
GBG (GB Group plc) is a global identity verification, fraud prevention, and compliance platform headquartered in Chester, United Kingdom. Founded in 1989, GBG is one of the longest-established identity data verification businesses globally, processing over 800 million identity checks annually across more than 195 countries through 80+ verification modules.
GBG API Highlights
GBG API is verified for developer integrations in Nigeria and across African markets, providing documented endpoints, sandbox testing, and developer support.
API Key contact GBG for integration credentials and authentication details
Enterprise-negotiated. Not publicly specified.
Nigeria
Ghana
Kenya
AWSGBG API is best for:
Enterprise Nigerian banks, large fintechs, and regulated institutions that need a battle-tested identity verification platform with 80+ modules, 195+ country coverage, and fraud prevention alongside KYC in one enterprise contract.
- Custom enterprise pricing only
- No public per-check rates
- Contact GBG sales
- Processes 800M+ identity checks annually globally
GBG API Core Features & Capabilities
Features Included
Not Supported
Required Access Documents for GBG API
- Signed Enterprise AgreementRequiredGBG requires an enterprise contract before providing API credentials. Contact GBG sales at gbg.com.
- Business Registration DocumentsRequiredCAC Certificate of Incorporation or equivalent for compliance onboarding.
- Compliance Use Case DocumentationRequiredRequired to configure the appropriate verification modules and data source access for your regulatory context.
Different GBG API use cases
- Enterprise Bank Customer Onboarding:Use GBG's identity data checks and document verification to onboard Nigerian bank customers at scale, meeting CBN KYC Tier 2/3 requirements with a platform trusted by major global financial institutions.
- Fraud Prevention at Account Opening:Layer GBG's fraud prevention signals on top of identity verification during Nigerian fintech onboarding, flagging synthetic identities, device anomalies, and velocity patterns before account activation.
- Multi-Market Identity Verification:For Nigerian fintechs expanding internationally, use GBG's single API to verify user identities consistently across 195+ countries without managing multiple KYC providers.
- Corporate KYB for Regulated B2B:Verify Nigerian corporate customers onboarding to regulated B2B platforms using GBG's business verification module, checking CAC registration, directors, and UBO structure.
- Continuous AML Monitoring:Enroll verified Nigerian customers in GBG's ongoing AML monitoring to receive alerts when a customer's sanctions or PEP status changes, maintaining compliance post-onboarding.