Published evidence: 16 KYC, 11 credit, 9 fraud/AML ratings.

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36 vendors across KYC, credit, and fraud/AML, scored from published pages against six RBI and DPDP-style checks. Pass, Fail, or Unknown — each Pass or Fail cites a URL. We do not lab-test vendor controls.

RBI FREE-AI Framework (26 Recommendations)DPDP Act 2023 + Rules 2025Digital Lending Directions 2025PMLA / AML-CFT ComplianceSEBI AI/ML GuidelinesMeitY AI Governance SutrasRBI Cyber Security FrameworkData Localization NormsNPCI UPI GuidelinesIT Act 2000 + Intermediary RulesRBI FREE-AI Framework (26 Recommendations)DPDP Act 2023 + Rules 2025Digital Lending Directions 2025PMLA / AML-CFT ComplianceSEBI AI/ML GuidelinesMeitY AI Governance SutrasRBI Cyber Security FrameworkData Localization NormsNPCI UPI GuidelinesIT Act 2000 + Intermediary RulesRBI FREE-AI Framework (26 Recommendations)DPDP Act 2023 + Rules 2025Digital Lending Directions 2025PMLA / AML-CFT ComplianceSEBI AI/ML GuidelinesMeitY AI Governance SutrasRBI Cyber Security FrameworkData Localization NormsNPCI UPI GuidelinesIT Act 2000 + Intermediary Rules
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Published-evidence checks
The Problem

If your AI vendor violates compliance,
RBI shuts you down. Not them.

The RBI FREE-AI framework makes it clear: regulated entities are responsible for their third-party AI providers. If your KYC vendor stores data outside India, if your credit scoring tool has biased models, if your fraud detection vendor can't explain its decisions, the enforcement action lands on you. Penalties under DPDP alone can reach ₹250 crore. You can't just pick an AI tool off Google and hope for the best.

How It Works

Published pages. Cited URLs. Unknown is allowed.

We map each vendor site and read homepage, security, privacy, and trust pages. Pass and Fail need a cited URL. Unknown means we could not cite a page. We do not hands-on test vendor controls.

CHECK_01
Data Localization
Is your data stored in India per RBI and DPDP requirements?
CHECK_02
Consent Management
Does the tool honor consent withdrawal as DPDP mandates?
CHECK_03
Model Explainability
Can the vendor explain how their AI makes decisions?
CHECK_04
Security Certs
SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, PCI DSS — only if a page claims it.
CHECK_05
Bias Testing
Has the model been tested for discriminatory outcomes?
CHECK_06
Vendor Viability
Funding, team, MCA filings, or equivalent public proof.
Published evidence, not a lab test

16 KYC vendors, scored from their own pages.

Pass and Fail each cite a URL. Unknown means we could not find a published page for that check — it is not a hidden fail. We do not hands-on test vendor controls. Same published-posture rule as /methodology. Reviewed 2026-08-30.

AuthBridge

AuthBridge provides AI-powered identity verification and KYC solutions.

authbridge.com ↗

India relevance. AuthBridge's services are tailored for the Indian market, leveraging Aadhaar for identity verification.

Data LocalizationUnknown

The pages do not provide explicit information about data storage locations in India.

No source URL — Unknown

Consent ManagementUnknown

The privacy policy mentions compliance with data protection laws but does not clearly state how consent withdrawal is managed.

No source URL — Unknown

Model ExplainabilityUnknown

There is no information provided about the explainability of AI decision-making processes.

No source URL — Unknown

Security CertsUnknown

No specific security certifications such as SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, or PCI DSS are mentioned.

No source URL — Unknown

Bias TestingUnknown

There is no evidence of published tests or audits regarding bias in their models.

No source URL — Unknown

Vendor ViabilityPass

AuthBridge is described as India's largest verification company, indicating a strong market presence.

Source: AuthBridge Homepage ↗

Bureau

Bureau provides AI-powered solutions for identity verification and fraud prevention.

bureau.id ↗

India relevance. Bureau operates in India and addresses compliance with RBI regulations.

Data LocalizationUnknown

The pages do not clearly state where data is stored in relation to RBI and DPDP requirements.

No source URL — Unknown

Consent ManagementUnknown

The privacy policy does not explicitly mention how consent withdrawal is managed as per DPDP mandates.

No source URL — Unknown

Model ExplainabilityUnknown

There is no information provided about how the AI models make decisions or if they can be explained.

No source URL — Unknown

Security CertsPass

The privacy policy mentions compliance with ISO/IEC 27001:2022.

Source: Bureau Privacy Policy ↗
Bias TestingUnknown

There is no evidence of published tests or audits for bias in the AI models.

No source URL — Unknown

Vendor ViabilityUnknown

Bureau has a dated customer win mentioned in their resources.

No source URL — Unknown

Decentro

Decentro provides APIs and SDKs for fintech solutions.

decentro.tech ↗

India relevance. Decentro is trusted by over 2000 Indian businesses for faster fintech launches.

Data LocalizationUnknown

The pages do not provide clear information about data localization in India.

No source URL — Unknown

Consent ManagementUnknown

There is no explicit mention of how the tool handles consent withdrawal as per DPDP.

No source URL — Unknown

Model ExplainabilityUnknown

The pages do not provide information on whether the vendor can explain AI decision-making.

No source URL — Unknown

Security CertsUnknown

There is no mention of specific security certifications like SOC 2, ISO 27001, or PCI DSS.

No source URL — Unknown

Bias TestingUnknown

There is no evidence of bias testing or audits published by the vendor.

No source URL — Unknown

Vendor ViabilityUnknown

The vendor is supported by a significant number of clients, indicating viability.

No source URL — Unknown

Digitap

AI Powered End to End API Platform for Banking and FinTech

digitap.ai ↗

India relevance. Indian lender-facing identity/income APIs. Confirm residency and DPDP pages.

Data LocalizationUnknown

The pages do not provide clear information about data storage location in India as per RBI and DPDP requirements.

No source URL — Unknown

Consent ManagementUnknown

There is no explicit mention of how the tool honors consent withdrawal as mandated by DPDP.

No source URL — Unknown

Model ExplainabilityUnknown

The pages do not provide information on whether the vendor can explain how their AI makes decisions.

No source URL — Unknown

Security CertsUnknown

There is no mention of specific security certifications like SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, or PCI DSS.

No source URL — Unknown

Bias TestingUnknown

The pages do not provide evidence of any testing for discriminatory outcomes or fairness audits.

No source URL — Unknown

Vendor ViabilityPass

The vendor has a significant number of clients and mentions revenue growth, indicating viability.

Source: AI Powered End to End API Platform for Banking and FinTech ↗

Gridlines

Gridlines helps businesses verify customers, workers, partners, merchants, borrowers, and users through configurable identity, video KYC, eSigning, and fraud-risk workflows.

gridlines.io ↗

India relevance. Indian verification APIs marketed to fintechs. Confirm certifications on-site.

Data LocalizationUnknown

The pages do not provide clear information about data storage location in relation to RBI and DPDP requirements.

No source URL — Unknown

Consent ManagementUnknown

There is no information regarding how the tool handles consent withdrawal as mandated by DPDP.

No source URL — Unknown

Model ExplainabilityUnknown

The pages do not provide information on whether the vendor can explain how their AI makes decisions.

No source URL — Unknown

Security CertsUnknown

There is no mention of specific security certifications such as SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, or PCI DSS.

No source URL — Unknown

Bias TestingUnknown

There is no evidence of testing for discriminatory outcomes or any related studies published.

No source URL — Unknown

Vendor ViabilityPass

The vendor has a significant number of clients and transactions, indicating viability.

Source: Gridlines — Digital Onboarding Infrastructure for High-Trust Businesses ↗

HyperVerge

AI eKYC, passive liveness, face authentication, and video KYC used for digital onboarding.

hyperverge.co ↗

India relevance. Offices in Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Coimbatore. NBFC page claims RBI-compliant onboarding; homepage shows Video KYC and Indian ID checks.

Data LocalizationUnknown

No vendor page found that says customer KYC data is stored or processed in India. Blogs discuss localization as a buyer requirement, not a named India data-centre claim.

No source URL — Unknown

Consent ManagementPass

HyperTrust product page advertises DPDP consent capture, review, and withdrawal tracking with immutable consent logs. That is a consent product, not a claim about the KYC API itself.

Source: HyperTrust DPDP consent ↗
Model ExplainabilityUnknown

Homepage describes AI liveness and deepfake detection. No page found that explains individual KYC/AI decisions or publishes a model card.

No source URL — Unknown

Security CertsPass

Homepage “Certified, Compliant, and Patented” block displays AICPA SOC 2 and ISO 27018. Type I vs Type II is not stated. ISO 27001 was not claimed on that page.

Source: HyperVerge homepage certs ↗
Bias TestingUnknown

Homepage slogan “Built to Verify Every Demographic, Without Bias” is marketing copy, not a published fairness test or audit.

No source URL — Unknown

Vendor ViabilityPass

About page states HyperVerge has scaled to $19M+ ARR while raising $1.1M, and lists India offices in Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Coimbatore.

Source: About us ↗

IDfy

India-native KYC, video KYC, and fraud APIs, plus Privy for DPDP consent and privacy ops.

idfy.com ↗

India relevance. Mumbai-based (Baldor Technologies). KYC page claims RBI, SEBI, and IRDAI alignment. Funding post names Indian FI clients including HDFC Bank.

Data LocalizationPass

Company blog states full compliance with RBI data-localization requirements and that customer-sensitive data is stored and processed in India.

Source: SOC 2 / compliance blog ↗
Consent ManagementPass

Privy by IDfy is published as a DPDP platform covering consent lifecycle, including collection, updates, and revocation, with audit-ready artifacts.

Source: Privy by IDfy ↗
Model ExplainabilityUnknown

KYC product pages describe OCR, FaceMatch, and liveness. No cited page explains how those AI models decide, or publishes reason codes for KYC outcomes.

No source URL — Unknown

Security CertsPass

Homepage claims ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type 2. A company blog also states SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001:2022 for the VKYC platform.

Source: IDfy homepage ↗
Bias TestingUnknown

IDfy blogs discuss bias auditing as something lenders should do. No published bias test of IDfy’s own KYC or biometric models was found.

No source URL — Unknown

Vendor ViabilityPass

Company blog: Series D of ₹86 crore led by TransUnion and Blume Ventures (Oct 2021). Legal entity named as Baldor Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Source: Series D announcement ↗

Karza

Best FinTech Software Company -Digital Onboarding, Underwriting, Risk & Fraud Assessment

karza.in ↗

India relevance. Indian KYC/data APIs; Karza was acquired by Perfios. Confirm the live contracting entity.

Data LocalizationUnknown

The pages do not provide clear information about data storage location in compliance with RBI and DPDP requirements.

No source URL — Unknown

Consent ManagementUnknown

There is no explicit mention of how the tool honors consent withdrawal as mandated by DPDP.

No source URL — Unknown

Model ExplainabilityUnknown

The pages do not provide information on whether the vendor can explain how their AI makes decisions.

No source URL — Unknown

Security CertsUnknown

There is no mention of specific security certifications such as SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, or PCI DSS.

No source URL — Unknown

Bias TestingUnknown

There is no evidence of the model being tested for discriminatory outcomes.

No source URL — Unknown

Vendor ViabilityUnknown

The pages do not provide clear evidence of funding, team, MCA filings, or equivalent public proof.

No source URL — Unknown

KYC Hub

KYC Hub provides AI-based fraud and compliance infrastructure for risk management.

kychub.com ↗

India relevance. KYC Hub offers solutions that comply with RBI regulations for KYC processes, including V-CIP for remote customer identification.

Data LocalizationUnknown

The pages do not clearly state where the data is stored or if it complies with RBI and DPDP requirements.

No source URL — Unknown

Consent ManagementUnknown

The privacy policy does not explicitly mention how consent withdrawal is managed in accordance with DPDP mandates.

No source URL — Unknown

Model ExplainabilityUnknown

There is no information provided about how the AI models make decisions or if they can be explained.

No source URL — Unknown

Security CertsUnknown

No specific security certifications like SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, or PCI DSS are mentioned on the pages.

No source URL — Unknown

Bias TestingUnknown

There are no published tests, audits, or studies regarding bias or discriminatory outcomes in the AI models.

No source URL — Unknown

Vendor ViabilityUnknown

The vendor has a presence in the market and offers a comprehensive solution, indicating viability.

No source URL — Unknown

Onfido

Identity verification tool for businesses.

onfido.com ↗

India relevance. Global vendor (Entrust). Public pages may be multi-region — confirm the India contract.

Data LocalizationUnknown

The pages do not provide clear information about data storage in India per RBI and DPDP requirements.

No source URL — Unknown

Consent ManagementUnknown

There is no explicit mention of how the tool honors consent withdrawal as mandated by DPDP.

No source URL — Unknown

Model ExplainabilityUnknown

The pages do not provide information on whether the vendor can explain how their AI makes decisions.

No source URL — Unknown

Security CertsUnknown

There is no mention of specific security certifications like SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, or PCI DSS.

No source URL — Unknown

Bias TestingUnknown

There is no evidence of the model being tested for discriminatory outcomes.

No source URL — Unknown

Vendor ViabilityUnknown

The pages do not provide information on funding, team, MCA filings, or equivalent public proof.

No source URL — Unknown

Setu

Setu provides fintech APIs for KYC, payments, and data access in India.

setu.co ↗

India relevance. Setu's services are designed to meet the fintech needs of businesses in India, facilitating access to financial services.

Data LocalizationUnknown

The pages do not clearly state whether data is stored in India per RBI and DPDP requirements.

No source URL — Unknown

Consent ManagementUnknown

The privacy policy mentions consent but does not explicitly detail how consent withdrawal is honored as per DPDP mandates.

No source URL — Unknown

Model ExplainabilityUnknown

There is no information provided about the explainability of AI decision-making processes.

No source URL — Unknown

Security CertsUnknown

No specific security certifications like SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, or PCI DSS are mentioned on the pages.

No source URL — Unknown

Bias TestingUnknown

There is no evidence of published tests or audits for bias or discriminatory outcomes.

No source URL — Unknown

Vendor ViabilityPass

The vendor has a clear presence and is associated with Pine Labs, indicating viability.

Source: About Setu ↗

Shufti Pro

Shufti Pro provides identity verification and KYC solutions for global compliance.

shuftipro.com ↗

India relevance. Global vendor with Indian ID coverage. Confirm residency, not just ID type support.

Data LocalizationUnknown

The pages do not provide clear information about data localization in India per RBI and DPDP requirements.

No source URL — Unknown

Consent ManagementUnknown

The pages mention cookie consent but do not clearly state how they handle consent withdrawal as required by DPDP.

No source URL — Unknown

Model ExplainabilityUnknown

There is no information provided about the explainability of their AI models.

No source URL — Unknown

Security CertsUnknown

The pages do not mention any specific security certifications such as SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, or PCI DSS.

No source URL — Unknown

Bias TestingUnknown

There is no evidence of published tests or audits for bias or discriminatory outcomes.

No source URL — Unknown

Vendor ViabilityPass

The vendor is mentioned as being trusted by over 2000 businesses, indicating viability.

Source: Top Identity Verification and KYC Platform ↗

Signzy

KYC, KYB, and AML APIs plus a no-code onboarding platform sold to banks and fintechs.

signzy.com ↗

India relevance. Headquarters in Bengaluru. India API Marketplace is pitched to banks, NBFCs, and insurers, with a published RBI/UIDAI compliance claim.

Data LocalizationPass

India API Marketplace FAQ claims data residency within India; About also lists regional data-residence including India. Global privacy policy still names US and other jurisdictions — confirm the India contract.

Source: India API Marketplace FAQ ↗
Consent ManagementUnknown

Privacy policy lets users withdraw consent, but as a processor Signzy redirects those requests to the customer. No DPDP consent-manager / withdrawal product page found.

No source URL — Unknown

Model ExplainabilityPass

Vendor blog on AI fake-ID KYC claims multi-signal risk scores with explainability for each flagged signal. Not a model card for every KYC model.

Source: AI fake-ID KYC blog ↗
Security CertsPass

About page states ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, and PCI-DSS. Homepage separately marks ISO 27001 Certified and SOC 2 Compliant.

Source: About us — security FAQ ↗
Bias TestingUnknown

No published fairness study, disparate-impact test, or bias-audit report found for Signzy KYC/biometric models.

No source URL — Unknown

Vendor ViabilityPass

Company blog republishes that Signzy raised ₹210 crore (~$26M) from Gaja Capital, Vertex Ventures, and Arkam Ventures. Bengaluru HQ and three India offices are listed on About.

Source: Signzy funding post ↗

Sumsub

Sumsub provides a comprehensive KYC/AML solution for identity verification.

sumsub.com ↗

India relevance. Global KYC vendor. Confirm India data residency before using in a regulated stack.

Data LocalizationUnknown

The pages do not provide clear information about data localization in India.

No source URL — Unknown

Consent ManagementUnknown

There is no explicit mention of how the tool honors consent withdrawal as mandated by DPDP.

No source URL — Unknown

Model ExplainabilityUnknown

The pages do not provide information on whether the vendor can explain how their AI makes decisions.

No source URL — Unknown

Security CertsUnknown

There are no specific mentions of security certifications like SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, or PCI DSS.

No source URL — Unknown

Bias TestingUnknown

The pages do not mention any testing for discriminatory outcomes or fairness audits.

No source URL — Unknown

Vendor ViabilityUnknown

The vendor has demonstrated viability through claims of significant ROI and efficiency improvements.

No source URL — Unknown

Surepass

Surepass provides identity verification APIs for KYC and AML compliance.

surepass.io ↗

India relevance. Surepass offers services that comply with Indian regulations, including Aadhaar verification.

Data LocalizationUnknown

The pages do not provide explicit information about data storage locations in India.

No source URL — Unknown

Consent ManagementUnknown

The privacy policy mentions user consent but does not clearly state how consent withdrawal is managed per DPDP.

No source URL — Unknown

Model ExplainabilityUnknown

There is no information provided about how the AI models make decisions or their explainability.

No source URL — Unknown

Security CertsPass

The page explicitly states that Surepass is ISO 27001:2013 certified.

Source: Security Guidelines for OVSEs ↗
Bias TestingUnknown

There is no evidence of published tests or audits regarding bias or discriminatory outcomes.

No source URL — Unknown

Vendor ViabilityUnknown

The page mentions a customer win with Google, indicating vendor viability.

No source URL — Unknown

Zoop

Zoop provides digital onboarding and compliance solutions for enterprises in India.

zoop.one ↗

India relevance. Zoop's services are tailored for the Indian market, focusing on KYC and regulatory compliance.

Data LocalizationUnknown

The pages do not provide clear information about data storage locations in compliance with RBI and DPDP requirements.

No source URL — Unknown

Consent ManagementUnknown

The privacy policy mentions consent but does not clearly state how consent withdrawal is managed per DPDP mandates.

No source URL — Unknown

Model ExplainabilityUnknown

There is no information provided about the explainability of AI models used by Zoop.

No source URL — Unknown

Security CertsUnknown

No specific security certifications such as SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, or PCI DSS are mentioned on the pages.

No source URL — Unknown

Bias TestingUnknown

There is no evidence of testing for discriminatory outcomes or fairness audits published by Zoop.

No source URL — Unknown

Vendor ViabilityUnknown

The vendor has a named entity and operates in India, indicating viability.

No source URL — Unknown

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Indian Fintech Founders Only

This isn't a generic SaaS review site. Every rating is built around Indian regulations, Indian data residency requirements, and the specific risks Indian fintech startups face. Unknown is the majority until a vendor publishes a citable page.

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