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What it is

PeopleCheck provides pre-employment background screening for remote and onsite hires. Checks can cover identity, right to work, DBS, employment history, education and qualifications, financial matters, sanctions and international screening. Its Adverse Social Media check reviews social and web footprints for issues of concern or conflict. A dashboard presents live results and supporting documents; interim and final reports can be exported as PDFs or printed. Candidates can complete onboarding on a mobile phone or in a computer browser. PeopleCheck describes more than 200 data points and live insights into checks and candidate tracking. Its REST API supports check requests and screening results, with real-time updates through webhooks. The company says most checks finish within the same day and advertises same-day setup, no setup fees and no minimum quantities. Listed prices are £32 per Basic DBS check, £50 per Adverse Social Media check and £97 per Entry Level Background Check, each plus VAT. Customised checks require a quote. PeopleCheck says international checks account for country-specific data laws and customers can contact an account manager or email [email protected].

Spec sheet

Purpose
PeopleCheck provides pre-employment background screening for remote and onsite hires.Read 10 Oct 2026 · peoplecheck.com
API
The REST API supports check requests, screening results, and real-time updates through webhooks.Read 10 Oct 2026 · docs.peoplecheck.com
Support
PeopleCheck says customers can reach an informed account manager and lists [email protected] for contact.Read 10 Oct 2026 · peoplecheck.com
Headquarters
Evergreen Studios, The Little Green, Richmond, TW9 1QE, United KingdomRead 28 Sep 2026 · peoplecheck.com
Analytics
PeopleCheck describes its platform as providing over 200 unique data points and live insights into check elements and candidate tracking.Read 10 Oct 2026 · peoplecheck.com
Candidate experience
Candidates can complete onboarding using a mobile phone or computer browser.Read 10 Oct 2026 · peoplecheck.com
Customers
PeopleCheck says its screening solutions are used by organisations of all sizes, including technology, TV and media, and professional services businesses.Read 10 Oct 2026 · peoplecheck.com
Dashboard and reports
The platform provides a dashboard with live check results and supporting documents, with interim and final reports available for PDF export and printing.Read 10 Oct 2026 · peoplecheck.com
Data handling
The company says its international checks account for country-specific data laws.Read 10 Oct 2026 · peoplecheck.com
Screening options
Its checks include identity, right to work, DBS, employment history, education and qualifications, financial checks, sanctions, and international checks.Read 10 Oct 2026 · peoplecheck.com
Security and registrations
PeopleCheck states it is a DBS registered umbrella body, a PBSA member, a registered CIFAS partner, and registered with the ICO.Read 10 Oct 2026 · peoplecheck.com
Setup and volume
PeopleCheck advertises same-day setup, no setup fees, and no minimum quantities.Read 10 Oct 2026 · peoplecheck.com
Social media screening
The Adverse Social Media check searches social media and web footprints for issues of concern or conflict.Read 10 Oct 2026 · peoplecheck.com
Speed
PeopleCheck says most checks are completed within the same day.Read 10 Oct 2026 · peoplecheck.com

Plans and prices

Basic DBS Check £32, paid once £32 from / plus VAT Basic DBS check Read 10 Oct 2026 · peoplecheck.com
Adverse Social Media £50, paid once £50 per check / plus VAT Social media and web footprint analysis Read 10 Oct 2026 · peoplecheck.com
Entry Level Background Check £97, paid once £97 per check / plus VAT Digital ID validation · UK Right to Work · 5 year address history · Basic DBS · UK financial check · Global sanctions · 2 years employment history Read 10 Oct 2026 · peoplecheck.com
Customised Checks Priced on request Get a quote Custom packages based on role, risk, and geography · No minimum volume Read 10 Oct 2026 · peoplecheck.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Reports can be exported as PDFs or printed.
  • REST API supports real-time webhook updates.
  • Same-day setup, with no setup fees or minimum quantities.
  • Candidates can onboard by phone or computer browser.

Limits

  • No free plan is available.
  • Listed check prices are plus VAT.
  • Customised checks require a quote.

Who it suits

It suits employers screening remote or onsite candidates across identity, work history, education and other listed checks. The range also serves organisations in technology, TV and media, and professional services, according to PeopleCheck.

Verdict

PeopleCheck offers a broad set of candidate checks, live reporting and API workflows, with listed prices for three check types. Factor VAT into the quoted prices and request a quote for customised packages.

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