Credas

Credas: digital identity verification and AML compliance

Credas is a British company specialising in digital identity verification (IDV) software and anti-money laundering (AML) prevention technology. Its platform is designed to streamline customer onboarding and due diligence processes, and is marketed as a tool that simplifies compliance management across different markets and sectors.

The company is certified against the UK Government's Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework as an identity service provider. Its technology is used in 40 different sectors and, according to the company itself, 60% of UK property transactions involve Credas, either directly or through its partners. More than 350,000 people a month use its services to verify their identity and financial information.

Verification and compliance services

Credas' service catalogue covers different areas of regulatory compliance and identity verification:

• ID checks: certified identity verification with biometric technology.
• AML checks: real-time international anti-money laundering verification.
• Know Your Business: instant reports on over 400 million companies.
• Payments: fully integrated payment solution with customer support.
• Source of Funds: open banking powered financial checks.
• PEP and sanctions screening: real-time international screening and ongoing monitoring.
• Right to Rent checks: Home Office certified checks.
• Right to Work checks: Home Office certified checks.

Key platform innovations

Credas presents several specific tools and modules within its offering:

• Credas Wallet: allows compliance checks to be shared instantly and reused at different stages of the homebuying process.
• Credas Payments: integrated and secure payment solution that allows part of compliance costs to be recovered.
• Credas Plus: managed service in which Credas carries out the investigations and delivers a PASS or FAIL result, with no need for further manual reviews or PEP remediation.
• Credas Director Checks: director identity verification in line with Companies House requirements, combined with complete AML checks.

Sectors it targets

Credas' identity verification and AML technology is used in 40 different sectors. Among the areas the company highlights are:

• Real estate: AML and ID checks for estate agents and auctioneers.
• Legal: AML checks for the legal sector, including conveyancers and property lawyers.
• Recruitment: onboarding and compliance for contractors and new starters, with certified Right to Work checks.
• Finance: AML checks for the finance sector.
• Corporate services: ID and AML checks for company formation agents, registered offices and notaries.

In addition, Credas has a partner programme to expand its range of search and verification services.

Activity data and recognition

According to information published by the company, Credas has more than 250,000 five-star reviews and positions itself as the highest-rated identity verification app in the UK, regularly appearing among the country's top ten business apps. The company states that its identity verifications return positive results in 97% of cases, thanks to the combination of passive liveness, NFC technology and data integration.

Among the clients the company mentions are Connells Group, Deloitte, NHS, EY and Indeed.

Process for the end user

When a Credas customer asks a person to verify their identity, they must download the Credas app or go to myconnect.credas.com and enter the registration code received by SMS or email. The company offers iOS and Android apps, as well as a web app, and provides user guides and FAQs for those who receive this type of request.

Editorial and resource activity

Credas maintains a news and resources section focused on regulatory compliance and anti-money laundering prevention. Among the content published are analyses of the amendments to anti-money laundering regulations (MLR 2026) and their impact on law firms and conveyancers, as well as podcasts with compliance experts and case studies on how the company helps other organisations maintain regulatory compliance.

Location and contact

The Maltings, East Tyndall Street, Cardiff, CF24 5EA · Phone: 029 2010 2555 · Email: support@credas.com