Onfido
Onfido is a UK (outside the EU/EEA) fintech-infrastructure provider (KYC/KYB). Verified at source - licence, regulator and registry reference. Active (Entrust)
Who it's for
Onfido is built for teams automating identity and business verification at onboarding. As an unlicensed vendor, regulatory obligations stay on the client's side.
Sovereignty profile
- Data residency (EEA): No - outside the EEA
- Company origin: UK (UK)
What Onfido does
Verified licence profile
Onfido (UK) - identity verification software; acquired by Entrust (US) Apr 2024 (~USD 650m) and now part of Entrust.
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Timeline
- 2024-04 [m&a] Acquired by Entrust (approx. USD 650m)
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FAQ
Is Onfido European / EEA-based?
Onfido is UK origin (UK) and is not fully EEA-based; shown as a contrast/comparison.
What does Onfido do?
Onfido covers: KYC/KYB. Verified at source by Fintechnologica.