NameScan vs OverSEER AML

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.

NameScan

Verification layer

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

OverSEER AML

Full AML/CTF platform

Entry price: $350.00/mo
Evidence: 19%
Marketed to: Not established
Data residency: australia

Choose NameScan when...

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

Choose OverSEER AML when...

Automated transaction monitoring (bank-style rules) is verified — NameScan has not established it.
AUSTRAC SMR XML export is verified — NameScan has not established it.

Biggest differences

Field	NameScan	OverSEER AML
Ongoing customer monitoring	No	Not established
Automated transaction monitoring (bank-style rules)	Partial	Verified
AUSTRAC SMR XML export	Not established	Verified
Risk assessed per designated service	Not established	Partial
Ongoing monitoring triggered by designated service and risk	Not established	Partial
Versioned AML program and CDD records	Not established	Partial
Escalation to AMLCO or manager with outcome recorded	Not established	Partial
Product type	Verification	Platform
Data residency	unknown	australia

Capabilities, section by section

Program & governance

NameScanOverSEER AML

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

CDD & entity work

NameScanOverSEER AML

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

Identity verification

NameScanOverSEER AML

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

Screening & monitoring

NameScanOverSEER AML

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

Reporting & control

NameScanOverSEER AML

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

Evidence & extensibility

NameScanOverSEER AML

Evidence pack export Not obtained Not obtained
Immutable audit log Not obtained Not obtained
API access Not obtained Not obtained

Tranche 2 operations

NameScanOverSEER AML

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

Unknowns to confirm

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

AML/CTF program creationProgram maintenance and reviewRisk assessmentIndependent evaluation support (s84)Staff trainingCustomer due diligenceKnow-your-business (entity checks)Beneficial ownership and control

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