Identity Verification for Australia’s 2026 AML Regulations
Meet AUSTRAC’s evolving identity verification requirements while scaling efficiently in Australia. Streamline customer onboarding with Entrust’s all‑in‑one platform that unifies DVS checks, biometrics, and AI‑driven fraud controls into your existing global workflows.
Faster AU DVS verification
Biometric face matching at scale
AI-powered fraud prevention
Seamless cross‑border onboarding
Operate Globally While Meeting Local Regulations
Meet AUSTRAC’s risk-based AML/CTF processes and governance in one single, customizable workflow with the strongest biometrics in the DVS market
- Document verification
- Biometric identity proofing
- Ongoing AML monitoring
- Risk-based verification per risk profile
Check against the most reliable electronic data source in Australia
Compliance that looks like elevating the customer onboarding without the hassle of delays and operational challenges.
Key Capabilities
Real-Time Document Verification Services (DVS) Integration
Biometric Face Matching and Liveness Detection
AI-Powered Fraud and Identity Risk Detection
How It Works
Our identity verification platform is designed to meet Australia’s evolving requirements while delivering a seamless customer service experience ensuring your business keeps growing. Connecting to the government identity verification services, tried and test biometric identity proofing, and AI-powered fraud detection into a single platform.
Step One – Upload Documents
Customer uploads identity document
Step Two – DVS Verification
Real-time verification through Australia’s Document Verification Service (+12 databases).
Step Three – Biometric Check
Biometric face matching and liveness detection confirm identity.
Step Four – Behind the scenes: Fraud Detention
AI-powered fraud detection screens for identity manipulation and synthetic identities.
Results
- Faster Onboarding
- Higher verification success rates
- Reduced manual reviews
Benefits of Our Identity Verification Platform
AUSTRAC-Ready Compliance
Built to support Australia’s evolving AML regulations and identity verification requirements.
Seamless Digital Onboarding
Deliver a fast, frictionless onboarding experience that reduces drop-offs.
Advanced Fraud Protection
Detect deepfakes, stolen identities, and synthetic fraud using AI-powered detection.
Global Expertise
Entrust supports identity verification programs globally while providing local compliance expertise.
Local Presense
On‑the‑ground expertise aligned to local regulatory and market requirements.
Download the Australia Identity Verification Datasheet
Explore how Entrust enables secure, compliant customer onboarding in Australia with advanced document and biometric verification, fraud prevention, and KYC/AML coverage.
High Grade Security Identity Verification
Scale customer onboarding in Australia without fragmenting your global tech stack. Entrust gives digital banks, payment platforms, and cross‑border fintechs a single DVS workflow that plugs into existing KYC, risk, and customer lifecycle journeys.
Expand into Australia with a single platform workflow:
- Local‑ready AU DVS and biometric verification embedded into your global onboarding, so you can launch quickly while keeping one unified customer experience.
- Evolving your legacy KYC with electronic verification, improved data quality, and risk‑based refreshes that align with AUSTRAC expectations and your existing global policies.
- Tighter linkage between KYC outcomes, transaction monitoring scenarios, and AUSTRAC reporting, so operations teams can scale without multiplying tools or manual effort.
Custom Workflows Built for Professional Services Firms
Law, accounting, and real estate practices can now meet new AML obligations without slowing down client work. Entrust gives you a simple, digital way to verify client identities and capture an audit trail that stands up to scrutiny.
- Easy to adopt KYC workflows: Bake client and matter level KYC into client onboarding and engagement letters, train partners and staff, and move quickly away from fully manual checks to digital KYC to handle volume
Prepare your organization for Australia’s upcoming AML regulations by speaking with our identity verification experts.
FAQs
What is identity verification for AUSTRAC compliance?
Identity verification ensures businesses confirm a customer’s identity using reliable documents and data sources to meet AML regulations.
What is the Document Verification Service (DVS)?
The DVS is an Australian government service that verifies identity documents against official records.
How does biometric identity verification work?
Biometric verification compares a user’s selfie with their identity document while performing liveness detection to prevent spoofing.
Which industries must comply with AUSTRAC AML regulations?
Financial institutions, fintech platforms, real estate agencies, accounting firms, and legal services must comply with AUSTRAC regulations.