Smart Search

SmartSearch is a next-generation compliance technology company specialising in anti-money laundering (AML) solutions and regulatory compliance. Based in Ilkley, Yorkshire, SmartSearch provides an innovative electronic verification platform that enables businesses to perform Know Your Customer (KYC) checks, Know Your Business (KYB) checks, sanctions and PEP screening, document verification, and facial recognition across the UK and internationally. The company's platform achieves an industry-leading pass rate of up to 97% through unique triple-bureau access agreements with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion, automatically clearing up to 85% of failed cases. SmartSearch serves over 7,000 regulated businesses with comprehensive compliance support, risk-based approach design, and ongoing regulatory guidance.

SmartSearch specialises in serving multiple regulated industries including legal, accountancy, property, financial services, investment banking, insurance, gaming, banking, cryptocurrency, and property development. The company is trusted by 1 in 3 of the UK's top 200 legal firms and 1 in 2 of the UK's top 100 accountancy firms. Over 1,000 property firms benefit from SmartSearch's award-winning solutions, whilst more than 2,000 financial services firms rely on the platform to meet Know Your Customer and compliance obligations set by the Financial Action Task Force. The platform offers extensive features including transaction screening, ongoing monitoring, sanctions screening, PEP checks, and Enhanced Due Diligence capabilities.

SmartSearch operates from its head office in Ilkley, Yorkshire, positioned less than half a mile from the A65 and approximately 20 minutes outside Leeds. The company serves regulated businesses across the UK and internationally, with capabilities spanning over 40 countries for international AML checks and identity verification in over 200 countries. Clients choose SmartSearch for its market-leading configurability, seamless automation, frictionless customer onboarding journey, and expert support from highly trained AML and compliance specialists available Monday to Friday from 8:45am to 5pm.