Glossary
KYC (Know Your Customer)
Customer identity verification and risk assessment performed during onboarding and throughout the relationship.
Definition
Know Your Customer (KYC) is the process of identifying a customer, verifying their identity, and evaluating their risk. KYC typically includes collecting identity attributes, verifying documents (where required), screening against sanctions/PEP lists, and assigning a risk rating that drives ongoing monitoring.
Also known as
- Know Your Customer
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