SmileID, an Africa-focused identity verification solutions provider, has announced a new milestone achieving more than 200 million identity verification checks, a few months after celebrating 150 million checks in June 2024.

MILESTONE | Digital Identity Provider, SmileID, Doubles Identity Verification Checks to 150 Million in Just One Year

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Since its founding in 2017, Smile ID has slowly risen to become a leading provider of identity verification, facial biometrics, and KYC solutions, supporting businesses in achieving regulatory compliance and expanding access to financial services. Active in four major African markets, its tools are widely adopted across sectors such as banking, fintech, ride-hailing, and e-commerce.

According to the company, its list of clients includes:

  • Flutterwave

  • Paystack

  • Binance,

and many others.

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“Reaching 200 million identity verifications is a remarkable milestone, one that reflects the trust our clients place in us and the growing demand for scalable identity solutions across Africa.

It took us seven years to achieve our first 100 million checks – we’ve now doubled that in just 11 months,” said Mark Straub, CEO of Smile ID.

“This rapid growth also highlights the increasing role of digital identity in daily life.

 

Mark added:

“Beyond powering onboarding, our SmartSelfie technology now protects millions of high-value transactions with instant AI-powered face authentication.

At Smile ID, we’re committed to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, making it easy for people to prove their identity with just their face, regardless of ID card or IP address.”

 

Meanwhile, the company used the opportunity to reveal that biometric verifications in Nigeria have doubled in the past two years and verifications using National Identification Numbers (NINs) have grown by 80 percent.

The company has also recently expanded its data access to new countries across Africa, building on its strong presence in Nigeria. It now connects to South Africa, Tanzania, and Zambia, with plans on the way for more, enabling businesses in these regions to leverage Smile ID’s secure and compliant identity verification solutions.

 

 

 

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