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.
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
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
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
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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