AFC Entity Radar › KYC & KYB check
KYC and KYB check for customer due diligence
Know your customer (KYC) and know your business (KYB) checks confirm who your customer is and whether they carry financial-crime risk. AFC Entity Radar covers the open-source screening part of customer due diligence (CDD).
KYC / KYB screening steps covered
- Sanctions and watchlist screening
- PEP and RCA screening
- Adverse media screening
- Offshore-leaks and ownership red flags
- Country risk assessment
- Evidence export (CSV/JSON) for the onboarding file
Steps you still need to do
- Verify identity documents and company registration
- Identify the ultimate beneficial owners (UBO)
- Understand the purpose of the relationship and source of funds
- Apply your institution's risk rating and approval process
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between KYC and KYB?
KYC checks individuals; KYB checks businesses, including their directors and beneficial owners.
Is this enough for regulatory KYC?
No. It covers public-source screening. Identity verification and your own risk assessment remain required.
Can I keep proof of the check?
Yes. Download the result as CSV or JSON with sources and the date of the check.