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Capture identity details
Use candidate name, date of birth, nationality, and other identifiers as input for screening.
- Structured data capture
- Support for multiple name formats
- Configurable matching rules
Global Database Check
Screen candidates against global watchlists and sanctions
International watchlist screening including UN sanctions, OFAC lists, Interpol records, and other global security databases.
UN & OFAC coverage
Real-time updates
200+ countries
What the global database check covers
Run a single check across sanctions lists, watchlists, PEP databases, and more.
UN sanctions
Screen against United Nations sanctions and embargo lists.
OFAC & US lists
Check OFAC, US Treasury lists, and other regulatory databases.
Interpol & law enforcement
Tap into Interpol and related criminal intelligence sources.
PEP screening
Identify Politically Exposed Persons and high-risk public officials.
Global watchlists
Search across international security and enforcement watchlists.
Regional databases
Extend coverage with regional lists and country-specific datasets.
How global screening works
Standardised steps from candidate data to risk-ready report.
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Run multi-list screening
Search across sanctions, PEP, law enforcement, and other global databases in one go.
- UN and OFAC coverage
- Interpol and international watchlists
- Configurable list selection per client
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Review matches and report
Potential matches are reviewed, false positives resolved, and a clear outcome is generated.
- Risk-based match scoring
- Audit trail for decisions
- PDF and API-ready outputs
Databases we screen
Curated global lists for high-confidence decisions.
Sanctions & embargoes
- UN sanctions lists
- OFAC and US Treasury lists
- International embargo databases
- Regional sanctions lists
Law enforcement & security
- Interpol databases
- National security lists
- International watchlists
- Enforcement agency alerts
PEP & reputational
- Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) lists
- Adverse media sources
- Regulatory enforcement actions
- Reputational risk databases
Regional & local
- Country-specific lists
- Industry-specific watchlists
- Special interest categories
- Custom lists on request
Where global checks are essential
Industries and teams that rely on sanctions and watchlist screening.
Financial services
Banks, NBFCs, and fintechs needing AML and KYC-aligned screening.
Aviation & travel
Airlines and travel businesses with heightened security requirements.
Shipping & logistics
Maritime and logistics firms dealing with cross-border operations.
Government & defense
Public sector and defense contractors with strict compliance needs.
Technical specs
APIs and workflows tuned for compliance teams.
Turnaround time
- Standard: 24–48 hours
- Express: 4–8 hours
- Real-time: instant hits for many sources
- Bulk screening: 2–3 days
Coverage
- 200+ countries
- Dozens of core databases
- Multi-language support
- Regional list add-ons
Security
- Encrypted data in transit and at rest
- Strict access controls
- Compliance-ready logging
- Integration with your risk stack
Accuracy
- High-precision matching algorithms
- Real-time list updates
- False positive reduction techniques
- Clear match explanation fields
Make sanctions and watchlist checks routine
Bake global database screening into every background check or only for sensitive roles.
Related checks
Combine global screening with identity and criminal record checks.
Want to know what each check costs?
View BGV Pricing Guide