How much does a KYC check cost?
Current public self-serve identity-check rates start at $0.80, but a unit rate is comparable only after the billable event and included checks are defined.
Direct answer
A single KYC check can cost less than $2
On official U.S.-visible pricing pages checked 18 July 2026, Veriff Essential is $0.80 per verification with a $49 monthly minimum, Sumsub Basic is $1.35 with a $149 minimum, Sumsub Compliance is $1.85 with a $299 minimum, and Stripe Identity is $1.50 per completed document-and-selfie verification.
These are reference points, not a market-wide range. Enterprise vendors may use private quotes, and the public plans differ in review mode, screening, proof of address, retention, workflow, and support. If the contract does not define the billable event, the quote is not ready to compare.
What changes the KYC check price
- Monthly or annual minimum commitments and whether unused volume expires.
- Charges for failed attempts, recaptures, duplicate applicants, or vendor review.
- Screening add-ons: Veriff publishes PEP and sanctions at +$0.64 and ongoing monitoring at +$0.09 per verification; most vendors bundle or quote these instead.
- Volume tiers, overages, implementation, support, data retention, and export terms.
The contract question that matters first
Ask the vendor to complete this sentence in writing: ‘One billable verification occurs when ___.’ Until that blank is explicit, multiplying the headline rate by applicant volume is guesswork.
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Sources and scope
Official Essential, Plus, and Premium prices, minimums, and optional screening charges.
Official Basic and Compliance plan prices, minimum commitments, inclusions, and billing notes.
Official completed-verification price and product scope.