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Know Your Customer Due Diligence: The Key to Secure Business Operations in Austria

In today’s digital age, conducting business in Austria requires a robust approach to know your customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance. Failure to comply with these regulations can result in severe penalties, damage to reputation, and loss of customers.

The Importance of KYC Compliance in Austria

To ensure seamless and secure business operations, companies operating in Austria must implement effective KYC measures. This involves verifying the identity of customers through a series of checks, including:

  • Document verification
  • Face verification
  • Address verification

Shufti Pro: A Leading Provider of KYC and AML Solutions

Shufti Pro, a leading provider of real-time KYC and AML solutions, offers a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet the specific needs of Austrian businesses. With a 98.67% accuracy rate for German language OCR, Shufti Pro’s cutting-edge technology enables businesses to verify customer identities in seconds.

Services Offered by Shufti Pro

  • ID Card Verification: Scanning and authenticating ID cards issued by the Federal State Authority, including checks for accuracy of format, detection of crumpled or folded edges, and verification of holograms and rainbow prints.
  • Passport Verification: Verifying Austrian passports issued by the Magistratische Bezirksämter (Municipal District Office), including matches for name, date of birth, and expiry date with MRZ, as well as detection of fakeness through font, holograms, and more.
  • Driving License Verification: Checking the originality of driving licenses issued by the National Police Directorate, including checks for accuracy of format, detection of crumpled or folded edges, and verification of holograms and rainbow prints.

Additional Services Offered by Shufti Pro

In addition to document verification, Shufti Pro’s services also include:

  • Face verification
  • Address verification
  • 2FA authentication
  • Consent verification
  • AML screening

This comprehensive approach enables businesses to onboard customers quickly and securely while minimizing the risk of fraud and identity theft.

Austria’s Compliance with International Regulations

Austria is a member of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), which promotes efficient measures for combating money laundering, terrorist funding, and other threats to the integrity of the international financial system. Shufti Pro’s AML services are designed to help businesses in Austria comply with these regulations by:

  • Identifying high-risk clients
  • Improving client onboarding with faster PEP screening
  • Real-time sanction list monitoring

Get Started with Shufti Pro Today

To learn more about Shufti Pro’s KYC and AML solutions for Austrian businesses, contact us today. Start your 7-day free trial now and experience the power of real-time identity verification for yourself.