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SubjectTwo records, worked side by side
Records checked to8 October 2026

AMLCompliant vs NameScan

There is no universal winner. The question is which kinds of buyer should prefer which. These pages are built from the same source-checked data as every other page on AML Finder.

AMLCompliant

Document / template pack

Entry price
$497.00
Evidence
87%
Marketed to
Not established
Data residency
overseas

NameScan

Verification layer

Entry price
On application
Evidence
6%
Marketed to
Not established
Data residency
Not established

Choose AMLCompliant when...

Nothing separates them here: every capability agreed for AMLCompliant is at least established for NameScan too.

Choose NameScan when...

Nothing separates them here: every capability agreed for NameScan is at least established for AMLCompliant too.

Biggest differences

FieldAMLCompliantNameScan
AML/CTF program creationNoNot established
Risk assessmentNoNot established
Staff trainingNoNot established
Customer due diligenceNoNot established
Beneficial ownership and controlNoNot established
Enhanced due diligenceNoNot established
Electronic identity verificationNoNot established
Biometric liveness and face matchNoNot established
Document Verification Service (DVS) accessNoNot established
PEP and sanctions screeningNoNot established
Adverse media screeningNoNot established
Automated transaction monitoring (bank-style rules)NoPartial
Suspicious matter report workflowNoNot established
AUSTRAC SMR XML exportNoNot established

Capabilities, section by section

Program & governance

AMLCompliantNameScan
  • AML/CTF program creation Not agreed Not obtained
  • Program maintenance and review Not obtained Not obtained
  • Risk assessment Not agreed Not obtained
  • Independent evaluation support (s84) Not obtained Not obtained
  • Staff training Not agreed Not obtained

CDD & entity work

AMLCompliantNameScan
  • Customer due diligence Not agreed Not obtained
  • Know-your-business (entity checks) Not obtained Not obtained
  • Beneficial ownership and control Not agreed Not obtained
  • Enhanced due diligence Not agreed Not obtained
  • Reliance arrangements Not obtained Not obtained

Identity verification

AMLCompliantNameScan
  • Electronic identity verification Not agreed Not obtained
  • Biometric liveness and face match Not agreed Not obtained
  • Document Verification Service (DVS) access Not agreed Not obtained

Screening & monitoring

AMLCompliantNameScan
  • PEP and sanctions screening Not agreed Not obtained
  • Adverse media screening Not agreed Not obtained
  • Ongoing customer monitoring Not agreed Not agreed
  • Automated transaction monitoring (bank-style rules) Not agreed Queried

Reporting & control

AMLCompliantNameScan
  • Suspicious matter report workflow Not agreed Not obtained
  • AUSTRAC SMR XML export Not agreed Not obtained
  • Tipping-off controls (s123) Not agreed Not obtained
  • Threshold transaction reporting Not agreed Not obtained

Evidence & extensibility

AMLCompliantNameScan
  • Evidence pack export Not agreed Not obtained
  • Immutable audit log Not agreed Not obtained
  • API access Not agreed Not obtained

Tranche 2 operations

AMLCompliantNameScan
  • Risk assessed per designated service Queried Not obtained
  • Ongoing monitoring triggered by designated service and risk Queried Not obtained
  • Program obligations calendar Queried Not obtained
  • Versioned AML program and CDD records Queried Not obtained
  • Escalation to AMLCO or manager with outcome recorded Queried Not obtained
  • Expired document alerts Not agreed Not obtained
  • Reliance CDD requests sent and received Queried Not obtained

Unknowns to confirm

Not established for at least one of these two — ask before relying on it.

Program maintenance and reviewIndependent evaluation support (s84)Know-your-business (entity checks)Reliance arrangementsAML/CTF program creationRisk assessmentStaff trainingCustomer due diligence

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Provider facts checked through 8 October 2026. Source records: AMLCompliant on AML Directory · NameScan on AML Directory