Flash Advanced Identity Verification – Worldwide
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The automated solution with liveness detection for fast and secure verification of users’ identities worldwide, compliant with GDPR, the European PSD2 directive, and certified according to the ETSI standard
The Flash Advanced Identity Verification API service allows you to verify users' identities remotely in an easy, automated, and cost-effective way, also including liveness detection to ensure the user is truly present during the procedure, and the AGE field, automatically calculated at the date of identity verification to enable age verification processes.
The service operates continuously, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, supporting the verification of over 3,000 types of documents from more than 190 countries. Document authenticity verification includes checking ID consistency, detecting fraudulent copies, and verifying all Optical Variable Elements (OVE). The system also examines the physical appearance of the document, specific security features, and the production method. Performed checks include reading VIZ and MRZ zones, validating temporal validity, analyzing black-and-white images, verifying holograms, watermarks, and ILV, as well as examining features such as color, plasticity, impressions, embossing, perforations, micro-impressions, and guilloches.
To effectively combat counterfeiting, artificial intelligence analyzes the dynamics and angles of documents through video, verifying holographic elements typical of authentic documents. The system uses advanced anti-fraud technologies, combining biometric verification with AI tools capable of detecting all types of counterfeiting—from photocopied documents to deepfake videos—using algorithms constantly updated to counter new threats. The entire identification process is completed in seconds, returning a detailed analysis of authenticity, data consistency, and verification results. High accuracy in information extraction minimizes error risks and significantly accelerates identity validation.
Based on video verification, the service is twice as fast and effective compared to traditional photo-based methods. Thanks to continuous learning on thousands of video samples, the system constantly refines its ability to recognize even the most sophisticated fraud attempts. Only in rare cases where the AI cannot autonomously complete the verification does a specialized operator intervene manually, still ensuring the procedure is completed within 2 minutes.
Unlike the Flash Start service, this solution also includes liveness detection: the system verifies the person's real physical presence, excludes fraud attempts via pre-recorded videos, digital injections, or emulators, and confirms physical consistency through face matching analysis, distinctive signs, apparent age, and ear positioning.
Three levels of global identity verification are available on Openapi:
- Flash Advanced Identity Verification
- Flash Advanced Verification
- Expert Identity Verification
The identification platform is available in 19 different languages and is completely “neutral” (no company logos will be visible).
With the Flash Advanced mode, users can independently carry out the entire video recognition procedure at any time of day and without hourly constraints.
The identification procedure is mainly based on six steps:
- Browser compatibility, connection, and camera detection check
- Consent Acceptance
- Selection of document type and Country
- Video recording of the document and movements
- Video recording of the profile (front and side)
- Verification of document authenticity and user identity
The service is identified by the endpoint https://trust.openapi.com/idv-flash-advanced
REQUEST EXAMPLE
POST /idv-flash-advanced
The only mandatory fields to pass within the payload during the request phase are:
- the full name of the user to be identified and the email address of the requester (identifier)
- Redirect page upon completion of identification (redirectUrl)
{
"email": "[email protected]",
"name": "Mario Openapi",
"redirectUrl": "https://openapi.com",
"callback": {
"url": "https://your-server.site/idv-callback",
"custom": {
"orderId": "idv-check-123"
}
}
}It is also possible to set the callback to be updated when a status change occurs.
RESPONSE EXAMPLE
POST /idv-flash-advanced
The response will include data on:
- Request creation timestamp
- Requester Email (required to send identification verification OTP)
- Requester Full Name
- URL to which the user will be redirected after the process
- Request status (NEW or DONE)
- URL to access the verification process (verificationUrl)
- Status and Details (the verification status)
- Risk Label (risk elements detected during identification)
- Request ID (unique request identifier)
- Documents (document list)
- User age (AGE) calculated at the verification date
{
"createdAt": "2025-11-19T16:33:12+00:00",
"updatedAt": "2025-11-19T16:33:12+00:00",
"email": "[email protected]",
"name": "Mario Openapi",
"redirectUrl": "https://openapi.com",
"state": "NEW",
"verificationUrl": "https://openapi.com",
"status": "pending_redirection",
"details": "",
"riskLabels": [],
"id": "691df14809a1848428063cc4",
"documents": [
{
"type": "ID",
"number": "CA12345AA",
"issuingCountry": "IT",
"issueDate": "2019-10-30",
"expiryDate": "2030-08-24",
"mrz": "XXXXXX",
"birthDate": "2003-08-24",
"age": 22,
"firstName": "MARIO",
"lastName": "OPENAPI",
"fullName": "MARIO OPENAPI"
}
]
}Among the returned data, the user's age (AGE) is also available, useful for implementing automatic access controls to services subject to age limits.
The link to be managed on the desktop side will lead to a QR code that must be scanned by a smartphone to start the identification procedure. The video recognition procedure is very flexible and can be structured according to the integrator's needs. During the identification phase, remind the user not to refresh the page and not to close the browser window. Otherwise, the procedure will start from scratch. The same applies in case of an internet connection interruption.
RETRIEVE IDENTITY VERIFICATION REQUEST
REQUEST EXAMPLE
GET /idv-flash-advanced/{id}
Once the verification process is completed and the request has moved to the DONE state, it will be possible to access the details of the identity verification request.
https://trust.openapi.com/idv-flash-advanced/66a8ed9b82cf2ae627012068RESPONSE EXAMPLE
GET /idv-flash-advanced/{id}
The response will include the status of the request (NEW or DONE), the verification, and all data obtained from the document extraction, including the user's age (AGE).
{
"createdAt": "2025-11-19T16:33:12+00:00",
"updatedAt": "2025-11-19T16:33:12+00:00",
"email": "[email protected]",
"name": "Mario Openapi",
"redirectUrl": "https://openapi.com",
"state": "NEW",
"verificationUrl": "https://openapi.com",
"status": "pending_redirection",
"details": "",
"riskLabels": [],
"id": "691df14809a1848428063cc4",
"documents":
{
"type": "ID",
"number": "CA12345AA",
"issuingCountry": "IT",
"issueDate": "2019-10-30",
"expiryDate": "2030-08-24",
"mrz": "XXXXXX",
"birthDate": "2003-08-24",
"age": 22,
"firstName": "MARIO",
"lastName": "OPENAPI",
"fullName": "MARIO OPENAPI"
}
]
}Via HTTP header, it is possible to request the results in format:
- JSON
Furthermore, via dedicated endpoints, it is possible to retrieve the front or back of the document or the face capture image.
The video identification service is the ideal solution for all regulated and non-regulated activities that require user verification, such as:
- Opening of bank or payment accounts
- Credit requests
- Activation of digital wallets (crypto, e-money, stablecoin)
- Insurance policy subscriptions or claims settlement
- User verification (Age Verification) for online Betting platforms
- Applicant identification for issuance of advanced qualified signatures or digital signatures
- Short-term rental or Car and scooter sharing
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Video Identification services allow users’ identities to be verified remotely in a simple, fast and secure way, minimizing the risk of fraud. The use of advanced technologies and artificial intelligence algorithms ensures high accuracy and reliability in both document and identity verification.
The global video identification services are:
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Flash Start Identity Verification
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Flash Advanced Identity Verification
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Expert Identity Verification
- Certified Identity Verification
The services differ based on how identity verification is carried out:
1. Flash Start Identity Verification
A fully automated, AI-based identification process designed to provide fast, secure, and cost-effective verification. The service accurately extracts and validates data from thousands of identity documents from over 200 countries and territories.
It integrates advanced AI-based authenticity checks and, when necessary, the support of a specialized fraud prevention team. During the procedure, the user is required to record a video of the identity document (front and back), including its movement and tilt, to allow authenticity checks.
The service is GDPR-compliant, aligned with the European PSD2 directive, and certified according to ETSI standards.
2. Flash Advanced Identity Verification
Retains all the advantages of the Flash Start service (full automation, speed, and cost efficiency) and also includes Liveness detection, which verifies the user’s actual presence during the identification process.
In addition to recording the identity document, the user is required to record their face with specific facial movements to enhance security and prevent fraud attempts.
The service is GDPR-compliant, aligned with the European PSD2 directive, and certified according to ETSI standards.
3. Expert Identity Verification
A high-security identification solution that combines Liveness detection with an in-depth review carried out by a team of anti-fraud experts. Every stage of the process is supported by human review, ensuring maximum reliability even in complex cases.
In addition to recording the identity document and the face with specific facial movements, further verification steps are required to enhance security and prevent fraud attempts.
The service is GDPR-compliant, aligned with the PSD2 directive, certified according to ETSI standards, and compliant with major AML regulations.
4. Certified Identity Verification
The Certified mode represents the most advanced level of identity verification available on the platform. It combines artificial intelligence, biometric verification with liveness detection, and review by anti-fraud experts.
The process is validated according to ANSSI certification standards and is designed to meet strict regulatory requirements in AML and KYC frameworks within regulated sectors.
The video recognition service is available in more than 190 countries.
You can find the full list of supported countries here.
The Video Identification interface is available in 19 languages, including:
Chinese (Simplified), Dutch, English (UK/US), Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish.
The user receives a link with a QR code. They simply scan it, take a photo of their ID document and then take a selfie.
The system provides step-by-step guidance and real-time feedback, making the process simple, fast and secure.
Video identification services are ideal for businesses that require reliable and compliant user identification, such as:
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SIM activation
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Digital onboarding
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Contract signing
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Gaming
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Rentals
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Financial and banking procedures
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Human Resources
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Age verification
The service is available 24/7.
All solutions are compliant with the GDPR, the EU PSD2 Directive, and are certified according to the ETSI EN 119 461 standard.
In addition, the Expert Certified service is also compliant with AML regulations in force in France, Italy, Spain, and Belgium.
The service is delivered within a few seconds. Only in cases where the AI cannot complete the verification process, a specialized operator intervenes, still ensuring completion within 2 minutes.
Prices start from €0.89 with a subscription or €1.25 for individual requests charged to a prepaid wallet.
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