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AML Sanctions screening software

Screen every name, business and transaction in under a second. Evidence every decision.

Fragmented tools and manual review mean a name cleared at onboarding can go unchecked at payment. Sumsub rescreens continuously against updated watchlists.

A name match against a watchlist is
a data point. Summy AI Copilot helps
you turn it into a decision.

Most screening tools leave you guessing, is it the same person, why do they matter, what does it mean for the
transaction in front of you. Summy AI pulls the identity and transaction context behind every match into one
view, with a clear, audit-ready explanation, so it arrives as a decision, not a puzzle.

50,000+
Global and local data sources screened
<1 sec
Speed of AML Screening in real time
95%
of matches triaged by AI before your team reviews them

Stop chasing false PEP, sanctions and adverse media hits manually

Stay compliant, identify, and prevent fincrime
Meet global and local AML requirements by screening individuals and entities in real time with AI-powered precision.
AI checks every match before a human sees it
Names, dates, countries, PEP positions, gender, media context and much more are all reviewed automatically, so you focus on what actually needs a decision.
Simplify Case Management & boost efficiency
Streamline investigations, resolutions, and FIU reporting with centralized, AI-assisted Case Management that enhances team productivity.
Orchestrate end-to-end compliance intelligence
Unify AML Screening, User and Business Verification, and Transaction Monitoring in one AI-platform with a customizable Workflow Builder for precise compliance.

AI-powered compliance
for all your needs

Screen new customers before KYC

Screen new customers before KYC

Process millions of checks effortlessly with our AI-powered solution that combines automation with Sumsub’s expertise for precise results. Intelligent alert filtering minimizes false positives, reducing manual work so your team can focus on real risks.
    Manage your full AML needs in one platform

    Manage your full AML needs in one platform

    Combine AML Screening, User Verification, Business Verification, Transaction Monitoring, and Travel Rule compliance in a single platform to simplify workflows and boost efficiency.
      Automate with AI, validate with human expertise

      Automate with AI, validate with human expertise

      AI-powered AML solution streamlines compliance, but when extra assurance is needed, our expert moderation team is on hand to review cases, verify results, and provide deeper insights, ensuring compliance without compromise.

        Real-time AML monitoring
        of all required sources

        Sumsub leverages over 50,000 independent sources across 240+ countries and territories, screening them
        simultaneously for each compliance case and translating when needed.

        Match names and link entities with AI
        Our default setup pairs AML data vendor matching with Sumsub's AI review layer. Every PEP, sanctions, adverse media and watchlist match comes with more than a reasoning note, it comes with a full, audit-ready report.
        Detect and mitigate sanctions risk
        Individuals and companies are screened against global and national sanctions lists, including OFAC, UN, HMT, EU, and DFAT. Our hybrid approach combines AI with the expertise of compliance agents to review matches and reduce risks.
        Identify and monitor politically exposed persons (PEPs)
        We identify PEPs, their relatives, and close associates using public and proprietary databases. True matches can be managed in an automated way, or by your AML and compliance teams, depending on your needs.
        Analyze adverse media
        We monitor thousands of media sources for negative mentions and use contextual logic to filter and categorize results. Matches are tagged with the relevant category, such as enforcements, criminal charges, or penalties, for easy identification.
        Speed up AML screening with LLM context notes
        We use a Large Language Model (LLM) to perform AML match analysis and provide clear review notes attached to the match. The algorithm checks names, dates, roles, media context, and other risk signals to help arrive at a match status. It stays cautious when data is thin, and supports faster decisions while ensuring auditability.

        AML for every stage of the journey

        Screen individuals and businesses
        Screen customers and legal entities during KYC and KYB for sanctions, PEP, adverse media, and watchlist presence. Use screening presets for faster setup, fuzzy matching logic aligned with business requirements, AI-powered analysis to speed up reviews, and resolution rules to automate decisions.
        Screen payments and transactions
        Screen individual and business counterparties, including names and transaction reference data for enhanced risk intelligence. Run checks in real time, and track screening events to audit risk as it appears.
        Use your preferred data providers
        Choose AML Screening data providers using Sumsub’s Integrations Marketplace or bring your own key (BYOK) with a consistent setup across KYC, KYB, and Transaction Monitoring.
        Review AML cases in one place
        Boost efficiency with intuitive case management. Add more precision using pre-built Blueprints, ready-to-use, customizable workflows that streamline collaboration and help teams focus on resolving cases faster and more consistently.
        Keep clear audit trails
        Keep auditable records of AML screening results, decisions, and actions for regulatory review with comprehensive event logs and FIU reports.
        Become AML certified
        with our free online course
        Got questions about AML? Our comprehensive course has the answers.
        Here’s what to expect:
        6 expert-led modules you can go through at your own pace
        Quizzes to help you master keyaspects
        Completion certificate to showcase your expertise, great for sharing on LinkedIn
        Become AML certified<br/> with our free online course

        Raenest cut manual work while scaling
        compliance. Here's how.

        • “Partnering with Sumsub has been a transformative step for Anakatech. In a highly regulated industry like iGaming, the challenge is always balancing stringent compliance with a seamless user experience. Sumsub’s automated workflows and advanced AML Screening have allowed us to significantly reduce manual workload while improving our approval rates.”
          Jeff Letlat
          Jeff Letlat
          COO at Anakatech Group
        • “Sumsub’s solution solves our challenges by automating verification, reducing manual work, and speeding up onboarding. What stands out most is its accuracy, global coverage, and built-in AML Screening, which help us scale efficiently while maintaining compliance and a smooth user experience.”
          OluwaToyin Fakorede
          OluwaToyin Fakorede
          Head of Compliance at Raenest
        • “By bringing together KYC, KYB, AML Screening, and Transaction Monitoring in one platform, we were able to move from fragmented onboarding to a unified, scalable compliance setup. That helped us cut onboarding time for both end users and businesses, reduce manual workload, and give our teams better visibility into risk, without adding operational complexity.”
          Georgios Arvanitidis
          Georgios Arvanitidis
          Senior Product Manager, Onboarding at BVNK

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        Platforms and operators that work with Sumsub save costs and get 240% ROI on average, according to the “Total Economic Impact™ Of Sumsub’s Verification Platform" study by Forrester Consulting.

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        FAQ

        • What is AML screening?

          AML (anti-money laundering) screening is the process of checking customers, entities, and their associated data against sanctions lists, PEP lists, adverse media, and other watchlists to identify money laundering, terrorist financing, and reputational risks. Many companies are mandated by AML regulations to screen clients and third-party relationships as part of CDD and KYB requirements. AML screening software automates this process, running checks against dozens of sources at once instead of manually, though final decisions and oversight remain with your compliance team.

        • What is sanctions screening software?

          Sanctions screening software checks individuals and entities against sanctions and terrorist watchlists to prevent parties linked to money laundering, terrorist financing, or other illegal activity from becoming customers. It automates the process, flags matches for review, and keeps businesses updated as sanctions lists change, reducing the manual burden of checking lists by hand.

        • What is AML watchlist screening?

          Watchlist screening is broader than sanctions screening. Alongside sanctions lists, it checks individuals and entities against wanted-persons and criminal-suspect lists, denied-party and debarment lists, and regulatory enforcement lists, sources that flag risk even when no sanctions violation is involved. This wider net helps identify high-risk customers who wouldn't surface through a sanctions-only check.

        • What is a PEP check?

          A PEP check involves screening individuals who hold prominent public positions to identify politically exposed persons (PEPs). While not universally mandatory, regulatory bodies often require PEP screening to mitigate the risks of corruption, bribery, and money laundering. Requirements may vary by jurisdiction and industry, and companies typically use automated PEP screening software to comply.

        • How are false positives resolved in AML screening?

          Most matches aren't true positives, they're near-matches on name, date of birth, or partial data. AI-assisted review triages these first, with reasoning notes attached to each match, so your team spends its time on the matches that actually need a human decision, not clearing the full queue by hand.