Screen your clients against global sanctions and PEP lists
Every new client must be screened against sanctions lists before onboarding under your AML/CTF obligations. Run a check in seconds and download a compliance record for your files.
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Pay $9
You'll be taken to a secure Stripe checkout for a single payment. No subscription.
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Enter your client's details
Name, and optionally date of birth and country.
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Get your result and record
Screened instantly, with a compliance PDF to download and emailed to you.
Global Coverage
Searches global sanctions lists and Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) databases via OpenSanctions.
Instant Results
Results are returned immediately. Know instantly if a manual review is required before onboarding.
Compliance Record
Download a detailed PDF report demonstrating you met your regulatory screening obligations.
Frequently Asked Questions
This service searches global sanctions lists and Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) databases using data provided by OpenSanctions. It checks names against consolidated international regulatory and law enforcement lists.
The check searches the Australian Sanctions List (maintained by DFAT), United Nations sanctions lists, and global Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) databases, via OpenSanctions, which aggregates over 400 official sources worldwide.
OpenSanctions updates its data continuously from official government and international sources, so each check reflects the latest available sanctions and PEP information.
A potential match does not automatically mean you cannot act for the client. It means you must conduct further review before onboarding. Verify whether the match genuinely relates to your client, apply enhanced due diligence where appropriate, and consider whether a Suspicious Matter Report to AUSTRAC is required. Document your decision either way.
No. This is a screening tool only, not an identity verification service. You must still physically sight and verify your client's identification documents yourself in accordance with your AML/CTF program obligations.
No. The details you enter are sent securely to OpenSanctions to run the check and are not stored or logged by AMLKits Check. Once you download your PDF record, we retain no copy of the search or its results.
No. Sanctions and PEP screening is one required component of customer due diligence. You also need to verify your client's identity, maintain a documented AML/CTF program, and complete a risk assessment. AMLKits provides the full document set at amlkits.com.au.
Under Australian AML/CTF laws, you must retain customer identification and screening records for a minimum of 7 years after the provision of the designated service ceases. Ensure you download and safely store the PDF compliance record generated after each check.