NUBAN KYC API
Identity Verification & KYC
NUBAN KYC is a Nigerian identity verification API platform specifically focused on NUBAN (Nigerian Uniform Bank Account Number) account verification and the full suite of Nigerian KYC checks BVN, NIN, driver's licence, phone number, and facial biometric matching. NUBAN KYC provides a pay-as-you-go API that Nigerian developers can use to perform identity and bank account verification without the complexity of direct integrations with NIBSS or NIMC.
NUBAN KYC API Highlights
NUBAN KYC API is verified for developer integrations in Nigeria and across African markets, providing documented endpoints, sandbox testing, and developer support.
Authentication
API Key
Rate Limit
Standard API rate limits per key. Contact NUBAN KYC for production limits.
Sandbox Mode
✓ Available
Webhooks
Not verified yet
Supported Regions
Nigeria
Ghana
Kenya
NigeriaGhanaKenyaSupport Email
NUBAN KYC API Services
BVN VerificationNIN VerificationFacial Biometric / Liveness DetectionDocument Verification (Passport / ID)
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API Pricing Model
- Pay-per-verification
- BVN, NIN, NUBAN account verification individually priced at low per-call rates
- No monthly minimum
- Sandbox free with test data
- Contact NUBAN KYC for current rates
NUBAN KYC API Core Features & Capabilities
Required Access Documents for NUBAN KYC API
Different NUBAN KYC API use cases
- Bank Account Name Lookup for Nigerian Payment App:Integrate NUBAN KYC's account verification API into a Nigerian payment app to confirm recipient account holder names before transfers showing 'John Doe GTBank' before the user confirms a ₦50,000 transfer.
- BVN and NIN KYC for Nigerian Fintech Onboarding:Use NUBAN KYC to perform BVN and NIN verification during user onboarding for a Nigerian fintech app confirming identity with pay-per-call pricing that doesn't require an enterprise contract or minimum volume commitment.
- Driver's Licence Verification for Nigerian Gig Platform:Verify driver's licences of gig workers joining a Nigerian ride-hailing or logistics platform using NUBAN KYC's FRSC database check confirming licence validity and holder details as part of the driver onboarding KYC flow.
- Phone Number Validation for Nigerian App Registration:Use NUBAN KYC's phone number verification to confirm that a mobile number provided during app registration is an active Nigerian SIM filtering out fake numbers and reducing fraud at the account creation stage.