GBG
GBG provides identity verification, document authentication and fraud prevention services across many geographies through its ID3global and identity proofing APIs used by banks, retailers and government bodies.
Active KYC / KYB / AML API
Our Verdict
Mature multi-country IDV stack, a safe enterprise pick if you can tolerate legacy DX and sales cycles.
Pros
- ID3global covers many geographies out of the box
- Document authentication plus database proofing
- Trusted by banks, retail and government buyers
- Public company with stable enterprise track record
Cons
- Legacy stack, slower to ship modern API changes
- Integration onboarding is sales-led and slow
- UI and dashboards feel dated vs newer vendors
- Pricing tuned for enterprise, not startup-friendly
Best for: Banks, retailers and government agencies needing multi-country identity proofing with vendor stability
Not for: Startups wanting self-serve signup, modern SDKs and fast iteration on onboarding flows
When to Use GBG
Good fit if you need
- Global identity verification API across 70+ countries
- Document authentication for bank account opening
- Fraud prevention scoring for e-commerce onboarding
- Address verification enrichment for credit risk assessment
- KYC API integration for government identity programs
Lock-in Assessment
High 2/5
Lock-in Score 2/5
Pricing
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- Pricing Model
- custom
- Free Tier
- No
- Entry Price
- —
- Enterprise Available
- No
- Transparency Score
- —
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
1,000
1001K10K100K1M
Estimated Monthly Cost
$25
Estimated Annual Cost
$300
Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.
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