Accelerate your startup’s growth
Join our Smile for Success program
This program is designed to help startups easily access identity verification services for their platforms. KYC compliance and onboarding can be costly, and we would like to provide you with a platform that allows you to move quickly and scale easily.
What’s included
KYC compliance and onboarding can be costly. That is why this program exists for African startups ready for growth.
$6,000 credits
Get up to $6,000 Smile usage credits to use
Free KYC checks
Get up to 30,000 KYC checks for free
Access all Smile ID solutions
Get free access to all Smile Identity solutions
1-on-1 Support
Get free one-on-one support from our experts.
Everything you should know
With our Smile for Success program we allow startups to move quickly and scale easily. To join, your startup must meet the following eligibility criteria:
Launched product
Your product was launched within the last two years & onboarding at least 2000 users per month. OR
Less than $5M in funding
You must have raised between $1M & 5M in funding OR
Be Referred
Be recommended by one of our partners.
In addition to the above,
- You must not be a current Smile ID customer
- And you must be ready to integrate Smile ID within six weeks of getting accepted.
Read the full terms and conditions here
“Our partnership with Smile Identity has given us the compliance tools and flexibility we need to move fast and onboard users swiftly.”
All-in-one KYC/AML provider
Our identity verification solutions cater to various use cases, ensuring secure and compliant onboarding processes for businesses across industries.
Document Verification
Accurately verify customers anywhere
AML Check
Screen users against over 1100 global and African watchlists
Government KYC Check
Verify users against reliable government sources
Biometric Authentication
Accurately match faces for user-friendly authentication
Business Verification
Access reliable records from Africa's business registries
Fraud Prevention
Automatically spot anomalies to prevent fraud on your platform
Bank Account Verification
Easily confirm bank account ownership
Phone Number Verification
Validate phone number records in South Africa and Nigeria
Frequently asked questions
Ready to get started?
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.