KYCAID API
Identity & KYC · Data Validation
KYCAID is a global identity verification and KYC compliance platform that supports more than 200 countries and 11,000 document templates, providing document verification, biometric liveness checks, and government database cross-referencing through a flexible pay-as-you-go API. Built for developers who need affordable, commitment-free KYC without monthly minimums, KYCAID is distinctive for its document-free verification capability allowing users to enter just their ID number and receive a verification result in approximately 20 seconds via direct government database validation.
KYCAID API Highlights
KYCAID API is verified for developer integrations in Nigeria and across African markets, providing documented endpoints, sandbox testing, and developer support.
API Key (Bearer Token)
Not publicly specified.
Nigeria
Ghana
Kenya
AWSKYCAID API is best for:
Nigerian fintech startups and SMEs that need affordable pay-as-you-go KYC with Nigerian NIN and driver's license support, document-free verification via government databases, and no monthly commitment.
- Pay-as-you-go no monthly minimum
- €50 free credit for new customers to test real verifications
- Per-check pricing, no hidden fees
- Contact KYCAID for exact rates
KYCAID API Core Features & Capabilities
Features Included
Not Supported
Required Access Documents for KYCAID API
- Email RegistrationRequiredSign up at kycaid.com with a business email to activate the free €50 credit and access the API.
- Business RegistrationOptionalProviding CAC registration details unlocks higher verification limits and enterprise support.
Different KYCAID API use cases
- Nigerian NIN Document-Free Verification:Use KYCAID's government database integration to verify Nigerian users by NIN number alone without requiring a document photo upload returning a result in ~20 seconds for frictionless onboarding.
- Driver's License Verification for Gig Platforms:Verify Nigerian delivery riders and drivers during gig platform onboarding by checking their FRSC driver's license number against the government database, without requiring a document scan.
- Startup MVP KYC Integration:Nigerian fintech startups can integrate KYCAID's pay-as-you-go KYC into their MVP without monthly commitments, using the €50 free credit to test real verifications before their first paid check.
- Multi-Channel KYC Deployment:Deploy KYCAID across web (API), mobile (SDK), and no-code form embeds simultaneously to capture Nigerian users on any channel without maintaining separate integrations per platform.
- AML Screening for Nigerian Crypto Users:Screen Nigerian crypto users against global PEP and sanctions watchlists during onboarding using KYCAID's AML module, blocking high-risk individuals before trading access is granted.