New ID_Check v2.5.0 — Session Journey: a per-submission timeline of FE/BE events with list & detail views, a new DROPPED session status, and a configurable data retention period. See what's new →
New ID_Check v2.5.0 — Session Journey: a per-submission timeline of FE/BE events with list & detail views, a new DROPPED session status, and a configurable data retention period. See what's new →
ARGOS ID Check configuration guide for AML/KYC regulatory compliance in fintech and remittance services.
Fintech and remittance services are subject to strict Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations. Regulatory guidelines typically require at least 2 overlapping verification methods for remote account opening.
Regulatory riskFailure to block remittances to UN Security Council sanctioned countries or individuals can result in business suspension and significant fines.
Project Management > Policy and Authentication > KYC Process
Setting
Recommended value
Rationale
ARGOS score threshold
70 points (conservative)
Apply strict auto-approval criteria
ID recognition guarantee mode
ON
Only allow OCR-readable IDs
Universal ID support
ON
Support various IDs for international customers
Configure KYC process
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ID forgery prevention settings
Project Management > Policy and Authentication > Anti-fraud and Forgery Prevention > ID-based
Setting
Recommended value
Rationale
MRZ check
ON (name threshold 85)
Cross-verify passport MRZ information
ID liveness
Retry (screen replay, paper printout)
Block forged IDs
Streaming capture only
ON
Block gallery uploads, verify physical possession
Configure anti-fraud settings
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3
Biometric (selfie) settings
Project Management > Policy and Authentication > Anti-fraud and Forgery Prevention > Face Authentication
Setting
Recommended value
Rationale
Selfie process
ON (threshold 85)
ID-selfie comparison
Selfie liveness
Active mode (≥85)
Defend against deepfake/spoofing attacks
Face deduplication
ON (reject on duplicate)
Prevent same person creating multiple accounts
When using active liveness, the streaming capture only option is enforced.
4
Additional verification settings
Project Management > Policy and Authentication > Anti-fraud and Forgery Prevention > Additional Auth & Meta Info
Setting
Recommended value
Rationale
Government data verification
ON
Verify national ID, driver’s license, passport, residence permit authenticity
Proxy & VPN detection
ON
Block suspicious IP connections
Country-specific availability
Government data verification: Only South Korea and Mexico IDs supported
If you need government data verification for additional countries, please contact us. Additional support can be arranged upon request.
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AML settings
Project Management > Policy and Authentication > Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
Setting
Recommended value
Rationale
AML Watch list filtering
ON (threshold 90-93)
UN, OFAC sanctions list and PEP screening
AML Ongoing Monitoring
ON
Immediate detection when added to sanctions list after signup
Full date of birth match
ON
Prevent false positives from namesakes
Importance of Ongoing MonitoringThis is a key tool for meeting the strengthened FATF (Financial Action Task Force) recommendations since 2024. It re-scans customer data daily to detect cases where someone was normal at signup but was later added to a sanctions list.
Configure AML settings
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Personal data handling settings
Project Management > Policy and Authentication > Authentication Data
Setting
Recommended value
Rationale
National ID number collection
Allow collection
Financial companies may need full national ID numbers per tax law
Masking removal
ON if needed
Configure to receive encrypted original data in backend transmission
Unlike general businesses, financial companies may need to collect full national ID numbers according to credit information and tax laws in certain jurisdictions.
📋 Fintech required checklist✅ Use ID Document (Liveform) method✅ Streaming capture only (block gallery uploads)✅ Selfie liveness - Active mode✅ Government data verification (South Korea, Mexico supported)✅ AML Watch list filtering + Ongoing Monitoring✅ Proxy & VPN detection