B4J Question KYC: South African ID Number Verification REST API

Mashiane said:

Hi Fam

I need a REST API to pass an ID number for a South African resident, this should verify the existence of the ID number and also bring out details of the person for verification purposes.

Any ideas and pointers that one can use?

Thanks

Mashy

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Keep POPI in mind....not sure where one will get this info from other than maybe home affairs and that might be minimal.

Johan Schoeman said:

Keep POPI in mind....not sure where one will get this info from other than maybe home affairs and that might be minimal.

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Off course.

Mashiane said:

Hi Fam

I need a REST API to pass an ID number for a South African resident, this should verify the existence of the ID number and also bring out details of the person for verification purposes.

Any ideas and pointers that one can use?

Thanks

Mashy

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You are only able to verify the amount of Digit and the D.O.B against the ID number. I do not know of any Agency that will verify that the number exists and i do not think you will even get the personal data behind an ID number. That been said -- you might try the Credit Bureau where you will supply the info, if it is correct they might send you back a verified flag.