Why choose Smile ID?
Smile ID builds identity verification and fraud prevention solutions tailored for Africa. Refining our AI tools through years of experience, we enable fast, secure user onboarding and authentication for high-growth companies across the continent.
We take pride in offering the most comprehensive suite of KYC/AML and fraud prevention solutions across the continent. With an unmatched coverage, we stand unrivalled in fortifying business operations in Africa.
Our solutions are built for African end-users
Addressing challenges such as spotty internet connectivity and the prevalence of budget smartphones in the region, our approach ensures inclusivity by supporting lower camera quality and older operating systems on various devices used by African consumers.
We can verify ID documents in all 54 African countries
We cover three or more ID documents in most African markets. Our local teams stay updated on new documents being issued across the continent and ensure the latest documents are on file.
Our customers love our service
Our customer success team, based across Africa, is well-versed in common ID errors, fraud methods, and failure reasons in each market we serve. As our core focus is empowering businesses scaling in Africa, you will always remain our top priority.
We access the most reliable data sources
Our data is all sourced directly from government registries or fully licensed legal providers. This guarantees that we get the most up-to-date and accurate records, observe less downtime and that user personal information is secured on reliable servers.
Unmatched Security and Compliance
Smile ID sets the standard in data protection with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type 2 certifications. Our latest achievement, ISO/IEC 30107-1:2023, boasts a 0% biometric facial recognition attack rating, ensuring 100% security against test attacks, making us the leading identity security company in Africa. Trust us to keep your data and your customers safe and secure.
“I'd say Smile ID is connected to our ethos of simplicity. They have made our onboarding process a whole lot more efficient and simple. It has taken down around 90% of the fictitious sign-ups that we observe, and it's been very effective in that light.”
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Trust the experts
Allow businesses to rapidly scale across the continent while confidently verifying their users' identities.
- 2s
- Average verification time
- 99.8%
- Accuracy for African faces
- 75M+
- Verifications completed
- 2.3B+
- Unique identities covered
Ready to get started?
We are equipped to help you level up your KYC/AML compliance stack. Our team is ready to understand your needs, answer questions, and set up your account.