800-299-8280 | Log In | Register
Built for Financial Institutions

KYB, KYC & TIN Verification for Financial Institutions

Validate business identity instantly using IRS-sourced data and OFAC sanctions screening. EINsearch streamlines new business onboarding, strengthens due diligence, and gives compliance teams the audit-ready documentation regulators expect from day one.

Real-Time Business and TIN Verification for Seamless Onboarding
Built-in OFAC screening across major sanctions lists
API-ready for core banking and onboarding systems
EIN Lookup to confirm business identity before onboarding
Onboarding compliance at a glance
20M+
Verified EINs
<1s
Average response time
Real-time
IRS TIN validation
100%
Match accuracy rate
KYB coverage Real-time
OFAC screening Included
API access Annual plans
Starting price $25 per month

Trusted by leading brands

5 yrs
Minimum CIP retention period Federal CIP rules require banks to collect and retain customer identifying information, including a TIN for U.S. persons, for at least five years after account closure.
SDN
Live OFAC updates We continuously update OFAC SDN and sanctions list data so your screening reflects the latest regulatory changes.
B-Notice
Issued on every TIN mismatch The IRS issues CP2100 and CP2100A notices when reported name and TIN combinations fail to match IRS records, triggering B-Notice requirements, backup withholding obligations, and strict correction timelines.
How It Works

From onboarding to compliance-ready verification in three steps

A streamlined three-step workflow for financial institutions: verify every business at onboarding, screen against OFAC sanctions lists, and generate the audit documentation regulators require.

1
Capture applicant details
Input applicant details manually or via API. EINsearch fits into your existing onboarding team, CRM, or core banking system without disrupting current workflows.
Manual or API
2
Verify and screen instantly
CP2100 and CP2100A notices when reported name and TIN combinations fail to match IRS records, triggering B-Notice requirements, backup withholding obligations, and strict correction timelines.
Real-time screening
3
Generate audit-ready records
Every verification is logged automatically with timestamp, screening results, and match details. Records are exportable for internal audit teams and ready to present during regulatory examinations.
Audit ready
EINsearch vs legacy workflows

Modern compliance vs manual and self-reported verification

Traditional business onboarding often relies on manual verification and unchecked self-reported TIN data. EINsearch streamlines CIP compliance through real-time IRS EIN/TIN validation, EIN Lookup, OFAC sanctions screening, and centralized audit documentation.

Feature
EINsearch
Manual Verification Without EINsearch
Self-Attested Data (W-9)
Real-time IRS TIN validation
OFAC sanctions screening
Batch and API processing
Timestamped verification records
Coverage of non-public entities
Time per 50-entity validation
Under 15 min
30–60 min
1–3 days
Cost per month (50 entities)
From $25
Staff time cost
Low upfront, high compliance risk
ROI Calculator

Estimate your 1099 filing risk and savings

See your potential IRS penalty exposure compared to the cost of automated validation. Adjust the inputs to reflect your filing volume, typical error rate, and the staff hours required to respond to a B-Notice.

Calculations use current IRS penalty rates from Publication 1586. Actual exposure varies based on filing volume, error rate, and the specifics of your firm.

Estimate your exposure
200
2%
3 hrs
$75
Estimated B-Notices per year
4
Annual staff time recovered
12 hrs
Staff time cost recovered
$900
EINsearch annual cost
From $300/yr
Potential IRS penalty exposure
If corrected within 30 days · $60/notice
$240
If corrected by August 1 · $130/notice
$520
If uncorrected or late · $340/notice
$1,360
Estimated annual savings
Staff time recovered minus EINsearch cost
$600
Show your work
200 filings x 2% mismatch rate = 4 B-Notices
4 notices x 3 hrs x $75/hr = $900 in recoverable staff time
Penalty tiers per IRS Publication 1586:
· If corrected within 30 days: $60 x notices
· If corrected by August 1: $130 x notices
· If uncorrected or late: $340 x notices
Actual exposure depends on response speed and your TIN solicitation process. Most penalties can be reduced or waived with proper documentation.
Built for Financial Institutions

End-to-end verification for onboarding and compliance teams

EINsearch helps financial institutions reduce onboarding friction, enhance due diligence, and stay compliance ready year-round. Real-time business verification, integrated OFAC screening, and audit-ready reporting in one platform.

Real-time business verification
Confirm a business's identity at onboarding through real-time EIN/TIN validation against IRS records. Reduce manual research and help prevent incomplete, inaccurate, or potentially fraudulent accounts from entering your system.
Onboarding essential
OFAC watchlist screening
Screen applicants against OFAC sanctions lists at onboarding to help reduce the risk of transactions involving sanctioned, restricted, or higher-risk entities.
Risk control
API integration
Embed EINsearch directly into your banking platform, CRM, or onboarding workflow. Verification and screening run automatically within your existing systems and processes.
Annual plans
Audit trail for exams
Generate timestamped verification records. Designed to support regulatory examinations, internal audits, and ongoing compliance documentation requirements.
Exam ready
Batch processing
Verify large volumes of businesses through a single upload. Designed for portfolio reviews, high-volume onboarding, and ongoing KYB refresh workflows.
High volume
Multi-user access
Role-based access for compliance, risk, and onboarding teams. Centralized reporting provides visibility into verification activity across your organization.
Team access

Customer Feedback

FAQs

Questions from financial institutions

Have a question not answered here? Our team is available by phone, email, or live chat.

Contact support

Banks, credit unions, lenders, insurance providers, fintech companies, and payment processors use EINsearch to support business verification and compliance workflows during onboarding and ongoing account reviews. Common use cases include business account opening, KYB (Know Your Business) verification, loan underwriting support, merchant onboarding, vendor verification, and broader AML and risk management procedures. These workflows are supported by EINsearch’s suite of compliance and verification tools, including real-time IRS TIN validation, integrated OFAC watchlist screening and EIN search.

EINsearch supports KYC (Know Your Customer) and KYB (Know Your Business) workflows through its suite of compliance and verification tools, including real-time IRS TIN validation, EIN Lookup, and integrated OFAC watchlist screening. Together, these tools help organizations verify business identity, confirm tax information, and support vendor, merchant, and customer due diligence processes during onboarding and ongoing account reviews.

 

For organizations managing larger workflows, API access enables automated verification and continuous monitoring directly within existing onboarding, compliance, ERP, or risk management systems, helping maintain more consistent internal controls and regulatory compliance procedures.

Yes. OFAC watchlist screening is included with every EINsearch subscription, both monthly and annual, as part of EINsearch’s broader suite of compliance and verification tools. Organizations can perform IRS TIN validation and OFAC sanctions screening through a single provider, helping streamline onboarding, vendor verification, KYB workflows, and ongoing compliance procedures without the need to manage separate compliance platforms or vendor relationships.

Customers expect to open business accounts quickly, but financial institutions must still meet KYB, AML, OFAC, and other compliance requirements before activating an account. Real-time verification helps institutions confirm business identity, identify potential fraud indicators, and complete sanctions screening during onboarding without slowing the customer experience.  EINsearch.com supports these workflows through its suite of compliance and verification tools, including real-time IRS TIN validation and integrated OFAC watchlist screening built directly into onboarding processes.

Customer-provided business information is not always accurate, and financial institutions are often required to independently verify identity under KYC, KYB, CDD, AML, OFAC, and Red Flags Rule compliance requirements. EINsearch supports these obligations through its suite of compliance and verification tools, including real-time IRS TIN validation, integrated OFAC watchlist screening, and EIN search. By validating business name and TIN combinations against IRS records and screening against sanctions lists, institutions gain an independent verification source rather than relying solely on self-reported information.

EINsearch offers both monthly and annual plans for financial institutions. Monthly plans start at $25 per month. Annual plans currently range from $375 to $3,800, depending on search volume and organizational needs, and include API access, unlimited users, and integrated OFAC watchlist screening as part of EINsearch’s suite of compliance and verification tools. Organizations with higher-volume workflows or specialized compliance requirements can contact the EINsearch team to discuss custom pricing and tailored solutions.

Get started today

Verify every entity. Reduce every risk.

Strengthen onboarding with real-time business verification, OFAC screening, and audit-ready compliance records. EINsearch helps financial institutions reduce risk exposure, streamline due diligence, and meet regulatory obligations with greater speed and confidence.

Standard plans are available online, with custom annual enterprise pricing available for high-volume organizations.