What is KYB? How payment companies check a business
By SendPay Business · · 2 min read
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KYB stands for know your business. It is the set of checks a bank or payment company runs before it lets a business open an account or take payments. KYC checks a person; KYB checks a company and the people behind it.
What gets checked
- That the company is real and registered, for example on Companies House in the UK.
- Who owns and controls it, including anyone with a significant share.
- Identity checks on those owners and directors.
- What the business does and where its money comes from.
Why it matters
Anti-money-laundering rules require payment firms to know who they're dealing with. Good KYB keeps fraudsters and shell companies off a platform, which protects every honest customer on it.
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If your platform lets other businesses take payments or open accounts, you will need a clear KYB process. Ask for documents once, explain why, and tell customers how long checks usually take.
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Questions people ask
What do identity checks cost per customer?
Work out the cost per verified customer after drop-offs and manual reviews, from your own numbers.
KYC cost calculator →What is a payment facilitator?
A company that onboards merchants under its own account.
What is a payment facilitator? →What is a merchant category code?
The four-digit code that describes what a business sells.
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This guide is general information, not legal or financial advice. SendPay Business is a technology company, not a bank, and does not take deposits; regulated services on the platforms are provided by licensed partners. Other companies named in this guide are reference points only and are not affiliated with SendPay Business.