NameScan
Best-in-class screening: PEP, sanctions, adverse media and KYB. Pair with your existing program.
Product, pricing, and fit.
- Product type
- CDD / KYC Platform
- Pricing model
- Pay-per-check
- Sectors served
- accountinglegalreal estate
What this product actually does.
NameScan is a screening specialist, not a full AML platform. It powers PEP, sanctions, and adverse media checks for hundreds of Australian firms — including some of the platforms in this directory.
Choose NameScan when you already have a program documented and you want best-in-class screening you can call from your own systems, or run as standalone batch checks.
Inside the product.
Comprehensive watchlist coverage updated daily.
Curated negative news with relevance scoring.
Verify entities and identify beneficial owners.
Flexible pricing models for low-volume or high-volume use.
- You already have an AML program and just need world-class screening.
- You want to embed screening into your own CRM or app via API.
Indicative pricing.
- Sanctions + PEP
- No minimum
- Volume pricing
- API access
- Adverse media
About the business behind the product.
- Headquarters
- Sydney, Australia
- Australian support
- Australian business hours · API & batch support
- AUSTRAC reporting
- Screening evidence exportable; pair with platform for SMRs
NameScan — common questions.
Is NameScan enough on its own to be Tranche 2 compliant?
No. NameScan is a screening specialist — it covers the sanctions, PEP and adverse media checks required as part of CDD. You still need a documented AML/CTF program (Part A & B), customer identification procedures, monitoring framework and SMR/TTR workflow. Pair NameScan with a program platform or managed service.
Can I call NameScan from my own systems via API?
Yes. NameScan exposes a REST API that returns sanctions, PEP and adverse media match data, used by hundreds of Australian firms — and by several other platforms in this directory — to embed screening into their own workflows.
How fresh is the watchlist data?
PEP and sanctions lists are updated daily from primary sources including the Australian DFAT consolidated list, OFAC, UN, EU and major regulator lists. Adverse media is curated and relevance-scored.
How long does onboarding take?
Most Australian SMEs are live in 2–4 weeks. Larger or multi-entity setups can take 4–8 weeks. The provider typically offers a guided onboarding call, document templates, and a structured rollout plan.
Do they handle AUSTRAC enrolment for me?
Most providers will guide you through AUSTRAC enrolment but the legal registration is done by you as the reporting entity. Templates, walkthroughs and reviewed answers are usually included.
What happens after Tranche 2 commenced on 1 July 2026?
Ongoing obligations apply: continuous CDD, monitoring, suspicious matter reporting, training refreshes, and annual independent review. The provider's subscription typically covers all of this on an ongoing basis.
Can I cancel if it's not the right fit?
Most subscriptions are month-to-month or annual with a fair cancellation window. Your AML program documentation remains yours regardless. Confirm specific terms during your sales conversation.
Why NameScan is on CompareAML.
Public information describing support for Australian AML/CTF obligations.
Published sectors served, product scope and indicative pricing where available.
Published support options and privacy or data-handling information.
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