{"id":21038,"date":"2024-10-11T09:01:34","date_gmt":"2024-10-11T07:01:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mailcommsgroup.com\/blog\/know-your-customer-kyc-never-was-more-necessary-and-beneficial\/"},"modified":"2025-11-19T14:17:54","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T13:17:54","slug":"know-your-customer-kyc-never-was-more-necessary-and-beneficial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mailcommsgroup.com\/en\/blog\/know-your-customer-kyc-never-was-more-necessary-and-beneficial\/","title":{"rendered":"KYC: what is it and what are its advantages for companies?"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row type=”grid” css=”.vc_custom_1728639073470{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column dp_animation=”” css=”.vc_custom_1646912863207{padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”29585″ img_size=”full” css=””][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1739188564481{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;background-color: #F2F2F2 !important;}”]Table of Contents <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. What is a company’s KYC and how does it work?<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. What is the KYC process? Key steps <\/a><\/li>\n
  3. KYC verification: what is it and how is it performed?<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Is KYC mandatory? Compliance and regulations <\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Advantages and benefits of applying KYC<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Interested in learning more about the benefits of proper KYC management?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”grid” css=”.vc_custom_1658303954478{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 35px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column dp_animation=”” css=”.vc_custom_1646912863207{padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1728633754274{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}”]If you’ve been led here by the question “KYC, what is it and why is it so important for companies?”,<\/strong> you’re in the right place.<\/p>\n

    In 2018, a well-known financial institution had to pay a \u20ac775 million penalty for its passivity to prevent money laundering.<\/p>\n

    Prosecutors who prosecuted the case concluded that the bank’s clients “were able to launder hundreds of millions of euros because no one was supervising them.” This non-compliance, which occurred continuously between 2010 and 2016, led the organization to implement a fraud prevention program. <\/p>\n

    At the heart of this plan was the concept of KYC (Know Your Customer), the<\/strong> key to compliance with current regulations .<\/strong> Properly managed, KYC not only avoids penalties, but also offers significant operational and efficiency benefits. We give you the details![\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”100px” css=”.vc_custom_1739188569775{margin-top: -100px !important;}” el_id=”uno”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1728633785979{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #47d7ac !important;}”]<\/p>\n

    What is a company’s KYC and how does it work?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1728638541612{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}”]You already know what KYC stands for, but what<\/strong> exactly is KYC?<\/strong> KYC is a globally widespread concept, both in business jargon and at the legislative and regulatory level.<\/p>\n

    In simple terms, if we want to answer what a company’s KYC is, we will say that it is the process that requires organizations to know certain information about their customers and confirm its veracity.<\/strong> In other words, KYC verification is a mandatory process for verifying the identity of your customers. verification of the identity of their customers, prevent fraud and ensure compliance with legal regulations,<\/a><\/strong> such as the prevention of money laundering.<\/p>\n

    This process works by collecting and validating personal or financial information, such as identity documents, proof of address and tax data, before customers access financial or commercial services.<\/p>\n

    For example, do you remember that the last time you opened a new bank account you were asked if you were self-employed or employed and how much income you earned per year? Well, that’s classic KYC. However, the KYC process is not limited to the beginning of the business relationship, but should be applied periodically.<\/strong> <\/p>\n

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    What is the KYC process? Key steps <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1728633907996{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}”]The KYC process can be broken down into several essential steps that ensure regulatory compliance and accurate customer verification:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”110px” css=”.vc_custom_1739188578983{margin-top: -100px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1728638775244{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}”]<\/p>\n

    Identity verification and KYC data collection<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1763557777725{padding-bottom: 5px !important;}”]It is the first step in the process and the foundation on which everything is built. Each company must unequivocally establish the identity of the person it wishes to become a customer, using a KYC document.<\/strong> <\/p>\n

    A KYC document is any official document used to verify the identity of a person or entity as part of the Know Your Customer process. Data such as full name, address, date of birth and a valid identification document, such as an ID card or passport, are collected. <\/p>\n

    This data is critical to confirm that the customer is who they claim to be and is a key step in both digital onboarding<\/a><\/strong> and face-to-face onboarding.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”110px” css=”.vc_custom_1739188581447{margin-top: -100px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1728638806191{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}”]<\/p>\n

    KYC information analysis<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1728634088981{padding-bottom: 5px !important;}”]Once the KYC documents and data have been collected, the next step is analysis. Companies verify the validity of the information provided by checking the data against national and international databases.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    This analysis makes it possible to detect any irregularities or suspicious activity that could put the company at risk, such as attempted fraud, money laundering or terrorist financing.<\/p>\n

    Banks, in particular, must know the origin of their customers’ funds and activities to ensure that they do not come from criminal activities.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”110px” css=”.vc_custom_1739188583767{margin-top: -100px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1728638833078{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}”]<\/p>\n

    Maintenance and updating of information<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1749642477276{padding-bottom: 5px !important;}”]The KYC process does not end with the initial verification. Companies must keep their customer information updated on a regular basis.<\/strong> This includes periodically requesting identification documents and reviewing financial activities to detect unusual behavior.<\/p>\n

    Constant updating ensures continuous compliance with regulations, avoiding possible sanctions. And it is important to note that KYC processes and results must be aligned with regulations such as AML<\/strong> (Anti-Money Laundering), the GDPR<\/a><\/strong> (General Data Protection Regulation) and eIDAS (European Digital Identification Regulation). <\/p>\n

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    KYC verification<\/em>: what is it and how is it performed?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1728634276260{padding-bottom: 5px !important;}”]KYC verification<\/em> is the process of confirming a customer’s identity through KYC data collection and validation.<\/strong> To perform this process, companies use a combination of documents and advanced technologies to ensure the authenticity of the information.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”110px” css=”.vc_custom_1739188598303{margin-top: -100px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1728638885802{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}”]<\/p>\n

    Documents required for verification<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1728634325390{padding-bottom: 5px !important;}”]To carry out a successful verification, several KYC documents are needed<\/strong>, such as ID card, passport, utility bills proving the address and, in some cases, additional documents confirming the origin of the customer’s funds, especially in financial sectors.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”110px” css=”.vc_custom_1739188600183{margin-top: -100px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1728638875058{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}”]<\/p>\n

    Technologies used in KYC verification<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1728639659434{padding-bottom: 5px !important;}”]Today, technology plays a crucial role in KYC verification<\/em>.<\/strong> Biometric biometric authentication systems<\/a><\/strong>, facial recognition, artificial intelligence and blockchain are used to ensure that verification is fast and accurate. These tools allow companies to verify identities remotely without compromising security. <\/p>\n

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    Is KYC mandatory? Compliance and regulations <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1728634431934{padding-bottom: 5px !important;}”]KYC compliance is not optional in many industries,<\/strong> and penalties for non-compliance can be severe.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”110px” css=”.vc_custom_1739188609311{margin-top: -100px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1728638907733{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}”]<\/p>\n

    Which companies are required to implement KYC?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1728634511832{padding-bottom: 5px !important;}”]The KYC process is mandatory in those sectors for which regulations make it necessary.<\/strong> Mainly, the AML5, AML6 and, RGPD and eIDAS regulations at the European level. Examples include companies in the insurance, financial, real estate and other sectors that deal with large sums of money or manage client assets. <\/p>\n

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    Consequences of non-compliance with KYC regulations<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1749642504044{padding-bottom: 5px !important;}”]Failure to comply with KYC can lead to significant financial penalties and loss of reputation for the company.<\/strong> Organizations that fail to properly implement KYC regulations can also face suspension of operations and lawsuits.<\/p>\n

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    Advantages and benefits of applying KYC<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738688816654{padding-bottom: 5px !important;}”]Quality KYC management offers several advantages to companies:<\/p>\n