Amiqus vs EmploymentCheck Right to Work Check

Amiqus combines digital identity verification with client and staff onboarding checks through web and API access. Organisations can run remote digital ID checks for clients, candidates and staff on their own devices. Checks include identity verification, AML, right to rent, right to work, BPSS, DBS and pre-employment screening. AML features cover PEP, sanctions and adverse media screening, biometric identity verification, open banking source-of-funds evidence and Companies House organisation checks. Listed integrations include Teamtailor, Greenhouse, Bullhorn, LawWare, Clio and Denovo; API connectivity is included in Scale packages. Amiqus describes its audience as businesses handling compliance and onboarding when taking on clients or hiring staff. Standard client and staff onboarding packages each have a £500 monthly minimum contract or spend. Listed Standard prices are £7.51 a month for Staff onboarding and £15,500 a month for Client onboarding; Scale is priced on request for staff and priced on request for clients. Founded in 2015, Amiqus says it is certified to ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and Cyber Essentials Plus, undergoes external audits and does not sell client information to third parties.

EmploymentCheck Right to Work Check verifies whether a person can work in the UK before employment starts. It is a web service within EmploymentCheck, a process that combines right-to-work, DBS, Digital ID and reference checks. Managers can choose digital identity checks, manual document checks or Home Office Share Code verification. Its integrated Digital ID service checks government-issued identity documents with biometric face scans. AI-based document verification is intended to reduce errors compared with manual checking. Renewal dates and reports track re-checks for people without indefinite leave to remain. The hosted service is available 24/7 from internet-enabled devices, including mobiles, and includes status reminders, an audit trail, document capture and API access. Training and support cover DBS eligibility and identity verification. The service uses an ISO 27001 accredited provider powered by Cantium and aligns with Home Office guidelines. Listed pricing is £2.50, plus a one-off 95.00 GBP setup fee.