Sanctions, PEPs, and watchlists

Sanction Screen helps you stay compliant by automatically checking customers against global sanctions, politically exposed persons (PEPs), and watchlists. It’s fast, accurate, and built for businesses that need to meet anti-money laundering (AML) and regulatory obligations without adding delays or manual work.

This tool scans multiple data sources in real time, including domestic and international watchlists, helping you flag high-risk individuals or organisations before they become a liability. Sanction Screen fits seamlessly into your onboarding, monitoring, or KYC processes.

How it works

When a user submits their details—such as full name and date of birth—Sanction Screen compares them against a constantly updated database of sanctions, PEPs, and enforcement lists. The system uses smart fuzzy-matching to detect near matches, spelling variations, or aliases.

Once the screening is complete, a clear result is returned to your platform. Here’s a simple example of what that might look like:

{
  "screening_status": "clear",
  "matched_lists": [],
  "pep_status": false,
  "timestamp": "2025-04-14T11:22:00Z"

This response shows whether a person appears on any watchlists, if they are politically exposed, and the time the screening took place. Results like these help your team make informed decisions in seconds.

Built for compliance

Sanction Screen is designed to help you meet AML and KYC rules without slowing your business down. It ensures checks are complete, consistent, and recorded for audit purposes.

The tool is updated regularly with new global data sources, including OFAC, UN, HM Treasury, EU, Interpol, and more. It provides the peace of mind that your business is protected from high-risk or banned individuals.

Whether you are screening once during onboarding or setting up continuous monitoring, Sanction Screen adapts to your workflow and keeps your data up to date automatically.

Why screening matters

Screening for sanctions and PEPs is a legal requirement in many industries. Failing to do so can lead to regulatory fines, reputational damage, and increased exposure to fraud and financial crime.

Manual checks are slow and inconsistent, especially as watchlists grow. Sanction Screen automates the process and reduces risk, helping your business stay safe and compliant with less effort.

Get started

Stay compliant without slowing down your onboarding. Sanction Screen is the fast and reliable way to protect your business and meet AML obligations. Compare packages or request a demo to see it in action.