Universal KYC extends Sardine’s Payments platform with a reusable, consent-driven identity layer. Users verify their identity once and can instantly reuse it across any participating Sardine-powered onboarding flow. By eliminating repeated verification steps, Universal KYC reduces drop-off, accelerates approvals, and creates a smoother experience for both users and enterprises.

Why Universal KYC

  • Faster onboarding: Users complete KYC once and reuse it for future payments and integrations.
  • Higher approvals: Reusable identity reduces friction while improving fraud controls, resulting in more completed transactions.
  • Consent-driven: Users remain in control of when and where their identity is shared.
  • Flexible requirements: Each partner can request the level of identity data they need, while Sardine delivers what is already available.
  • Integrated with payments: As an extension of Sardine’s payments solutions, Universal KYC ensures that every transaction meets compliance without unnecessary repetition.

How it works

  1. User onboarding: During their first payment flow, the user completes KYC and consents to saving their identity with Sardine.
  2. Identity wallet created: Verified data and documents are securely stored and managed.
  3. Future payments or new platforms: When the user returns or transacts with another Sardine client, they simply consent to share their existing identity.
  4. Instant verification: The payment continues without additional steps, meeting compliance requirements while maintaining speed.

Benefits for Payments

  • For users: Fewer interruptions and a consistent experience across payment flows.
  • For clients: Higher conversion rates, lower compliance costs, and reduced onboarding drop-off.
  • For the network: A growing identity layer that strengthens the entire Sardine Payments ecosystem.

Next steps

Contact us to learn how to enable Universal KYC as part of your Sardine Payments integration.