PEP
Politically Exposed Person (PEP) screening helps organisations identify individuals who hold, or have held, prominent public roles — and therefore present higher risks of bribery, corruption, or financial crime. Simplified.ID provides fast, accurate, and fully compliant PEP screening solutions, ensuring your customer due diligence meets AML regulations every time.
PEP Screening Details
What Is PEP Screening?
PEP screening is a critical element of AML and KYC compliance, designed to flag politically exposed individuals and their close associates. These checks enable businesses to apply enhanced due diligence where necessary and protect against reputational or regulatory risk.
Simplified.ID’s system continuously monitors global PEP databases, providing instant alerts when new profiles are added or existing ones are updated. This automation ensures that your organisation always has the most current data, with full audit trails and zero manual effort.
How PEP Screening Works
Our platform compares your client data against verified global PEP lists, including national, international, and government databases. Real-time cross-referencing identifies potential matches and risk classifications automatically.
Client Management & Bulk Upload
Easily upload client lists and run bulk screening directly through the Simplified.ID dashboard. Our system links results to client profiles, producing downloadable reports ready for internal review or audit.
Cost-Effective Compliance
PEP checks are priced from £0.40 per search, or £2.00 per individual per year for full 12-month monitoring. This ensures ongoing compliance without the need for manual re-screening or external data costs.
Continuous Monitoring & Automated Alerts
Our service automatically re-screens every profile daily and issues alerts for new PEP matches or changes in risk level — keeping your compliance process proactive and reliable.
Benefits
- Real-time PEP identification and monitoring
- Access to verified global PEP and watchlist data
- Daily re-screening and automatic alerts
- Fully auditable reports for regulatory compliance
- Scalable bulk upload and team management tools
- Transparent pricing from £0.40 per search
PEP Screening FAQ's
What defines a PEP?
A Politically Exposed Person (PEP) is an individual who holds, or has held, a prominent public role — such as a government official, senior political figure, or close family/associate of such persons.
How often are PEP checks updated?
Simplified.ID’s PEP data is refreshed daily, ensuring your screening always reflects the latest changes in global databases.
Can I monitor PEPs over time?
Yes — with annual monitoring, profiles are automatically re-screened throughout the year and alerts are triggered if any risk status changes.
Is PEP screening included with sanctions checks?
PEP screening can be purchased separately or combined with our Sanctions Search product for a unified compliance solution.
How much does PEP screening cost?
Pricing starts from £0.40 per search or £2.00 per individual per year for full ongoing monitoring and automated re-screening. (prices subject to VAT)
Our Products & Services
Explore more of our compliance services and intelligent verification products below.
Sanctions Searches
Screen clients and business partners against global sanctions lists, including OFSI, OFAC, EU, and UN. Receive instant alerts when names are added or updated, keeping your compliance records fully up to date.
PEP Screening
Identify and monitor Politically Exposed Persons worldwide.
Simplified.ID automatically flags changes and maintains a full audit trail to support AML compliance.
Identity Verification (KYC)
Instantly verify customer identity using secure, evidence-based checks that meet global AML standards. Reduce risk and protect your business from fraud with fully compliant verification technology.
Company Lookup (KYB)
Access real-time company, director, and shareholder data with integrated sanctions screening. Stay informed with ongoing monitoring for structural or ownership changes.
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Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
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