VerseVerify API
Identity Verification & KYC
VerseVerify is a Nigerian developer-first identity verification API platform that provides real-time BVN (Bank Verification Number), NIN (National Identity Number), facial biometric, and business verification capabilities for Nigerian applications. VerseVerify targets Nigerian developers building fintech, lending, and onboarding products who need KYC verification integrated quickly without complex enterprise contracts.
VerseVerify API Highlights
VerseVerify 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 VerseVerify for production rate limits based on expected volume.
Sandbox Mode
✓ Available
Webhooks
Not verified yet
Supported Regions
Nigeria
Ghana
Kenya
NigeriaGhanaKenyaSupport Email
VerseVerify API Services
BVN VerificationNIN VerificationFacial Biometric / Liveness DetectionDocument Verification (Passport / ID)
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API Pricing Model
- Pay-per-verification pricing
- BVN, NIN, and face match each priced individually at low per-call rates
- No monthly minimum
- Sandbox is free
- Contact VerseVerify for current rates and volume discounts
VerseVerify API Core Features & Capabilities
Required Access Documents for VerseVerify API
Different VerseVerify API use cases
- Quick KYC Integration for Nigerian Fintech MVP:Use VerseVerify's BVN and NIN APIs to add basic KYC verification to a Nigerian fintech MVP validating user identity during onboarding with pay-per-call pricing that suits early-stage startups without high minimum fees.
- Face Match Anti-Fraud for Nigerian Lending App:Add VerseVerify facial biometric matching to a Nigerian lending app's application flow comparing the applicant's selfie against their BVN photo to prevent fraudulent loan applications using stolen identity credentials.
- Business KYC for Nigerian B2B Platform:Use VerseVerify's CAC business verification to confirm that a new business customer on a Nigerian B2B platform is a legitimately registered Nigerian company before extending credit or services.
- Identity Verification at Nigerian Merchant Onboarding:Integrate VerseVerify into a Nigerian payment aggregator's merchant onboarding flow to verify BVN and NIN for individual merchants meeting CBN KYC requirements for payment collection accounts.