Checkboard are onboarding and verification specialists. We streamline your onboarding processes by incorporating due diligence checks such as KYC, AML, Biometric ID (in line with HM Land Registry Safe Harbour), and Source of Funds verification as well as enabling you to bypass any overheads by charging straight to the client if desired. With address verification in over 40 jurisdictions and 200 jurisdictions for ID verification.
By providing our clients with transaction-specific data, including accurate mortgage information, we are able to ensure legal and property professionals, such as conveyancers and estate agents identify any risks whilst speeding up both the onboarding and compliance process.
Our daily ongoing monitoring also alerts you should any detections appear within a year, giving you peace of mind throughout a transaction.
How do Checkboard help?
Saving time: We know how busy you are and onboarding someone takes time… but it doesn’t have to. We save you time, whilst keeping you compliant, and removing risks around identity fraud and money laundering.
Safeguarding: Checkboard is both regulated and authorised by the FCA as well as having HM Land Registry’s Digital ID Standard. Our software utilises the same government-grade technology used the UK Post Office.
Support: We pride ourselves on the seamless experience we give to our clients, alongside dedicated customer support specialists. Plus we are always working on enhancing our client offering ensuring we are giving you, not only reliable data but in the most user-friendly way.
Key Services:
Address:
853–859 Salisbury House, 29 Finsbury Circus, London, EC2M 5QQ
Key Contact:
Name: James Owusu (Founder and CEO)
Email: james@checkboard.com
Connect with me on LinkedIn: James Owusu
For Sales:
Name: Yazad Bajina (Director of Sales and Partnerships)
Email: yazad@checkboard.com
Connect with me on LinkedIn: Yazad Bajina
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