# idnow

Source: https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/identity-verification/idnow/
Last updated: 2026-06-19
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## Overview

IDnow is a European [identity verification](https://startwithidentity.com/guides/compliance/customer-identity-verification-guide/) vendor known for video identification and high-assurance methods aligned with European regulation, alongside automated document and biometric checks. It serves regulated industries in Europe (banking, telco, gaming) where eIDAS-aligned and qualified verification matters. See other [identity verification vendors](https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/identity-verification/).

## What it is good at

Regulatory-grade European verification is the strength. IDnow offers expert-assisted video identification and qualified electronic signature support alongside automated flows, which is important in markets and use cases where automated selfie-and-document checks alone do not meet the required assurance level. Its European compliance alignment and coverage suit banks and regulated operators that must satisfy specific national requirements, and offering both automated and expert-assisted paths lets a single vendor cover routine and high-assurance cases.

## Where it falls short

The European, regulation-led focus means it is less oriented to lightweight global self-serve KYC, and the video-identification option, while high-assurance, is more operationally involved and costly than fully automated checks. Outside Europe its footprint is smaller, and pricing is quote-based.

## Pricing

Quote-based, with automated and video-based options at different price points. Model the cost with the [TCO calculator](https://startwithidentity.com/tools/tco-calculator/).

## Best for, and who should look elsewhere

Choose IDnow when European, regulation-grade verification (including video identification and QES) is required, especially in banking and regulated sectors. For global automated KYC, see [Sumsub](https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/identity-verification/sumsub/) or [Jumio](https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/identity-verification/jumio/); for a European KYC peer, see [Signicat](https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/identity-verification/signicat/); for a developer-first check, see [Stripe Identity](https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/identity-verification/stripe-identity/).

## Bottom line

A European, regulation-grade verification vendor with strong video-identification and qualified options, best for regulated European use cases, less suited to lightweight global self-serve KYC.