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IDnow

IDnow GmbH

European identity verification with automated and video-based (VideoIdent) methods, available inside your Zenoo flows.

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At a glance
Company IDnow GmbH
Category Identity verification
Integration Available
Strongest in European regulated markets and video identification
Best fit European financial institutions with eIDAS requirements
OverviewKey strengthsBest forWhat you can buildConsiderationsPricing signalsHow it works with ZenooPairs well withAlternativesFAQ

Overview

IDnow is a Munich-based identity verification provider offering automated document checks alongside human-assisted video identification (VideoIdent). It suits European financial institutions that need eIDAS-aligned verification methods, including markets where regulation still requires a human in the loop.

Key strengths

Built for European regulation. Public documentation cites eIDAS compliance and alignment with ETSI TS 119 461 standards, which matters for banks and regulated firms verifying under European rules.

Video identification with human fallback. VideoIdent provides operator-led verification for high-risk cases and for markets, such as Germany, where regulation recognises video identification as a qualifying method.

NFC and eID depth. Supports chip-based document reading, including NFC integration with Emirates ID for the UAE market, alongside standard document and biometric checks.

Best for

European banks and financial institutions verifying under eIDAS-aligned rules
German-market flows where video identification is a regulatory requirement
High-risk onboarding segments that need a human-in-the-loop option
UAE onboarding using Emirates ID with NFC

What you can build

Bank account opening in Germany and other eIDAS-aligned markets
Escalating high-risk applicants from automated checks to video identification
UAE onboarding with Emirates ID chip verification

Considerations

Honest notes from community data, each with a way to cover the gap inside a Zenoo flow.

Video flows take longer. Operator-assisted video verification is slower than fully automated checks. In a Zenoo flow, most teams route only the segments that legally require video to IDnow and send everything else through an automated provider.

European centre of gravity. Coverage and recognition are strongest in Europe. Teams onboarding globally typically pair IDnow with a provider that has deeper coverage outside Europe, which is straightforward in a Zenoo flow.

Enterprise-only pricing. There are no public pricing tiers; engagements are custom quoted. Activating IDnow through Zenoo keeps it under one contract alongside your other providers, which simplifies procurement.

Pricing signals

Custom enterprise pricing with no public tiers. Community reports suggest human-assisted video verification carries a higher per-check cost than fully automated methods, so most teams reserve it for flows where regulation requires it.

How it works with Zenoo

Whatever the gaps, orchestration covers them

Configure IDnow in no-code Studio, then add fallback and waterfall logic so onboarding stays live. One contract, one integration, one audit trail across every provider.

AI-built connector, ready in about a day
Fallback to a second provider on failure
One contract, one invoice
Unified audit trail across vendors

Pairs well with

Chain these into the same Zenoo flow so one journey covers every check.

Alternatives

VeriffOnfidoJumioSignicat

Frequently asked questions

How does IDnow work with Zenoo?

Activate IDnow from your Zenoo account. Zenoo's AI builds the connector, typically within a day. You then get fallback routing to other providers, one contract instead of a separate vendor negotiation, and a unified audit trail across every provider in your flow.

When should I use VideoIdent instead of automated verification?

Use video identification where regulation requires it, notably parts of the German market, or as an escalation path for high-risk applicants. Zenoo can route each applicant to the right method automatically based on risk and jurisdiction.

Is IDnow suitable for onboarding outside Europe?

IDnow's strengths are concentrated in Europe, plus specific capabilities such as Emirates ID support in the UAE. For broader global coverage, most teams pair it with a global provider in the same Zenoo flow.

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