Smile ID

Spec sheet

What it does

Smile ID provides identity verification, fraud prevention, anti-money-laundering checks, and user authentication for businesses.Read 8 Oct 2026 · docs.usesmileid.com

Product

Smile ID provides identity verification and fraud screening through a single platform.Read 8 Oct 2026 · smile.id

Founded

The About Us page says Mark Straub started Smile Identity in 2017.Read 8 Oct 2026 · smile.id

Company

Smile ID says it exists to make identity verification work regardless of where a user is located.Read 8 Oct 2026 · smile.id

AML screening

AML screening checks users against sanctions, politically exposed persons, and adverse-media lists, with continuous monitoring available.Read 8 Oct 2026 · smile.id

Authentication

The authentication product re-verifies users at sensitive moments such as login, password changes, and transactions.Read 8 Oct 2026 · smile.id

Channels

Onboarding verification is offered across mobile, web, agent, QR, and WhatsApp channels.Read 8 Oct 2026 · smile.id

Company origin

The company says its CEO started Smile Identity in 2017.Read 8 Oct 2026 · smile.id

Coverage

The onboarding page states Smile ID supports 30+ local government data sources and 8,500+ ID types across 226 countries.Read 8 Oct 2026 · smile.id

Developer integration

Developers can submit verification jobs through APIs and receive results asynchronously by webhook.Read 8 Oct 2026 · docs.usesmileid.com

Developer support

Smile ID says it provides developer documentation, SDKs, sandbox and production environments, and support resources.Read 8 Oct 2026 · docs.usesmileid.com

Integration methods

The developer documentation lists REST API, mobile, server-to-server, and web SDK integration options for Biometric KYC.Read 8 Oct 2026 · docs.usesmileid.com

Onboarding channels

Its onboarding checks work across mobile, web, agent, QR, and WhatsApp channels.Read 8 Oct 2026 · smile.id

Onboarding products

The onboarding product suite includes Enhanced KYC, Biometric KYC, Smile Secure, Business Verification, Phone Number Verification, Bank Account Verification, and Address Verification.Read 8 Oct 2026 · smile.id

Privacy compliance

The certifications page describes GDPR, South Africa's POPIA, and data protection authorities in Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana.Read 8 Oct 2026 · smile.id

Sales

The website directs prospective customers to contact sales to discuss what Smile ID can do in their market.Read 8 Oct 2026 · smile.id

SDKs

Smile ID says its verification service is available through APIs and SDKs.Read 8 Oct 2026 · docs.usesmileid.com

Security certifications

Smile ID lists ISO 30107-1:2016, ISO 30107-3:2023 Level 2, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II certifications.Read 8 Oct 2026 · smile.id

Target customers

Smile ID describes its products as tools for businesses onboarding and verifying customers, with examples including banks, fintechs, and merchants.Read 8 Oct 2026 · smile.id

Transaction checks

Smile ID says its authentication service returns a verification decision in under two seconds for high-value transactions.Read 8 Oct 2026 · smile.id

Verification coverage

Smile ID says it supports 30+ local government data sources and 8,500+ ID types across 226 countries.Read 8 Oct 2026 · smile.id

Verification methods

Customers can verify identities using government database checks, identity documents, biometrics, or a combination of methods.Read 8 Oct 2026 · smile.id

Where Specifiction places it

• Identity Verification Software#42 of 527.2