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ID check

Confirm who you are dealing with before you hire, rent, onboard or lend. Checks run only with a lawful purpose and the consent the law requires.

  • Price shown before you pay
  • Consent and purpose required
  • Tracked with a reference
ID check result showing a match, with a report

What you need

  • NIN or BVN
  • Phone number
  • Full name
  • Date of birth
  • Selfie (optional)

Final inputs are confirmed with each data provider.

What you get

  • Match result
  • Permitted identity fields

Only the fields the provider permits us to show.

Who it is for

  • Employers checking new staff
  • Landlords and agents
  • Lenders and fintechs onboarding customers
  • Marketplaces and platforms

ID checks are only available to approved users and organisations with a lawful purpose and the consent the law requires. Acceptable use policy

A report you can keep

Completed checks come with a report showing the reference, time, outcome and the details checked. Print it or save it as a PDF.

achieversVerification report

ID check

Reference
ACH-ID-20260924-••••••
Checked
24 Sep 2026, 10:42
Requested by
••••••••
Purpose
••••••••

Result

  • Match result
  • Permitted identity fields

Source: authorised data provider. This report reflects the records held at the time of the check and is for the stated purpose only.

Check this report is genuine at achievers /verify
Sample report. Fields depend on the service and provider.

How this check works

Four short screens, then a tracked result.

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Choosing a service in the Achievers app
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Choosing a purpose and confirming consent before a check
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Review screen showing masked inputs, fee, VAT and payment options
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Request status showing a completed ID check and its timeline
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ID check result showing a match, with a report

Questions about this check

Can I check anyone?

No. You can only run an ID check with a lawful purpose and the consent the law requires. We may ask you to confirm both before the check runs.

What does the result show?

The result shows whether the details you entered match the authorised data source. It only shows the information the service is permitted to return.

When do I see the fee?

Fees depend on the check and are shown, with VAT, on the review screen before you submit.

What if the result looks wrong?

Raise it in Disputes and corrections with your reference number. We will look into it and tell you what happens next.

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