Instant AML and KYC compliance solution for Algeria
Country Overview
Country Overview
Algeria is affiliated with the Financial Action Task Force (FAFT) by being a member of the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF). Businesses looking to digitally onboard and verify customers in Algeria are expected to adhere to local and international KYC/AML regulations.
Regulatory Overview
Regulatory Overview
KYC/AML regulations
AML/KYC regulations in Algeria are enforced by a number of regulators including the
- Bank of Algeria (Banque d'Algérie)
- Financial Intelligence Processing Unit (CTRF)
The primary KYC/AML regulation in Algeria is the Law on the Prevention and Fight against Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism.
Choose Smile ID as your comprehensive compliance partner for AML/KYC regulations in Algeria!
Data protection regulations
Data rights in Algeria are protected by Law No. 18-07 of 25 Ramadhan 1439 Relating to the Protection of Individuals in the Processing of Personal Data. However, the country does not have an active data protection authority.
Regardless, data controllers and processors in the country are advised to keep up with global data processing standards to avoid future regulatory challenges.
Accurately authenticate and onboard users in Algeria
Expand your business in Algeria with Smile ID. We empower fast-growing enterprises to maintain compliance, prevent fraud, and streamline their user verification processes seamlessly. Verify Algerian users and prevent fraud with confidence:
Verify up to 6 types of Algerian IDs, including National IDs, Driver's licenses, and Passports.
Our de-biased models ensure a 99.8% accuracy rate for all African skin tones.
Utilise our image capture SDKs optimised for low bandwidth and compatible with all software versions from Android 5.0 upwards.
Conduct a global AML check against over 1,100 global sanctions, PEPs, and adverse media watchlists.
Our enterprise-level security standards, including ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type 1 & 2 certifications, ensure the highest level of data protection and compliance.
Instantly verify up to 6 ID types in Algeria
We empower businesses with the flexibility to verify their user identity using any of the following ID documents. All we need is a document photo and a selfie.
Algerian Identity Card
The Algerian Identity Card is an essential document for verifying a citizen's identity. It is used in various official and everyday scenarios, serving as proof of identity and citizenship. Examples include National IDs, Consular IDs and Diplomat IDs.
Algerian Driver's Licence
The Algerian Driver's License is an official document that permits an individual to operate vehicles on public roads. It serves as both a legal authorisation to drive and a primary form of identification for drivers.
Algerian Health Card
The Algerian Health Card is used to access healthcare services and benefits. It ensures that the holder can receive medical treatments and services covered under health insurance schemes. Examples include the Health Insurance Card and Health Card.
Algerian Passport
The Algerian Passport is a travel document issued to Algerian citizens for international travel. It certifies the holder's identity and nationality and facilitates entry and exit from foreign countries.
Accurately verify users in Algeria
Verifying users with ID documents and biometric face matching is one of the most reliable ways to determine a user's true identity. Our ID document verification solution checks that an ID document is authentic, accurately transcribes the text on the document and compares a user-submitted selfie to the document image.
Transcribes document text with 96% accuracy
Checks for accurate format
Identifies tampered and forged documents
Verifies security features
Scan your document
Our image capture tools guide users to take clear photos even with older devices.
Smile for a selfie
Ensure the real user is behind the camera with a smile to test for liveness.
Get real-time results
In a few seconds, you will confirm the document is authentic and belongs to the user behind the camera.
Comprehensive Identity verification (KYC/AML) solution in one place
Choose the best method to verify and onboard your customers efficiently.
Document Verification: With Smile ID, verify over 8500 documents across 220 countries globally, including Algeria, with a 96% OCR accuracy.
Enhance your security with advanced authentication solutions.
Smartselfie Authentication: Protect your system with our AI-powered SmartSelfie Authentication solution, boasting a 99.8% accuracy rate for African faces. Integrate this into your multi-factor authentication system to accurately verify users’ identities during access attempts.
All you need to stop fraud in its tracks in one place.
AML Check: Perform AML checks against against 1100+ global and African sanctions, PEP, and adverse media lists.
Duplicate Account: Prevent duplicate account fraud by scanning previously registered faces in real-time during onboarding with our Smile Secure product.
Integration options
Seamlessly integrate our solutions via API or no-code option, with your existing infrastructure and automate your compliance. Available integration options include:
Smile Links: A flexible, no-code option for creating customised user verification flows
SDKs: Available for iOS, Android, Hosted Web, Flutter, and React Native
Server-to-server libraries: Support for Ruby, Java, PHP, Python, and Node.js
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We are equipped to help you level up your KYC/AML compliance stack. Our team is ready to understand your needs, answer questions, and set up your account.