Customer Onboarding
Screen new customers against global sanctions lists during KYC onboarding to ensure compliance before establishing a business relationship.
Sanctions Screening Software for Compliance Teams
Instantly screen individuals, organisations, vessels, and crypto wallets against global sanctions lists — with transparent, audit-ready results.
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What Is Sanctions Screening?
Sanctions screening is the process of checking individuals and entities against official government sanctions lists such as OFAC (US), UN, EU, and UK programs. Organisations use sanctions screening to prevent prohibited transactions, avoid enforcement penalties, and meet regulatory obligations under AML and KYC frameworks.
Why Sanctions Screening Matters
- Prevent prohibited transactions and financial crime exposure
- Avoid regulatory enforcement actions and civil penalties
- Reduce reputational risk from sanctioned counterparties
- Maintain regulatory confidence and audit readiness
How ClearSanction Supports Sanctions Screening
- Real-time screening against global sanctions datasets
- Advanced name matching to reduce false positives
- Direct links to official source listings for every match
- No opaque or probabilistic risk scores — full transparency
- Bulk and API screening for high-volume workflows
- Exportable audit-ready reports with source references
Your Sanctions Screening Compliance Workflow
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Submit a Search
Enter a name, organisation, vessel IMO, or crypto wallet address through the dashboard or API. Optional identifiers like date of birth or nationality improve match accuracy.
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Review Potential Matches
ClearSanction returns results grouped by relevance with match indicators. Each result shows the matched name, list source, and any available identifiers.
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Verify Against Source Listings
Every match includes a direct link to the official government or regulatory source listing. No black-box scoring — you see the exact data your match is based on.
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Document Your Decision
Mark results as reviewed, flag for investigation, or dismiss false positives. Each decision is timestamped and stored in your audit trail.
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Export and Report
Generate PDF or CSV reports containing all match details, source links, and your review decisions — ready for regulatory submission or internal compliance files.
Sanctions Screening Use Cases
Vendor and Supplier Screening
Verify that vendors, suppliers, and third-party intermediaries are not listed on sanctions registries before entering into contracts or processing payments.
Periodic Compliance Reviews
Re-screen existing customers and counterparties on a regular cadence to catch any new sanctions designations since the last check.
Transaction Monitoring
Screen counterparties involved in high-value or cross-border transactions to identify sanctions exposure before funds are transferred.
Mergers and Acquisitions Due Diligence
Screen target entities, their directors, and beneficial owners against sanctions lists as part of pre-transaction due diligence.
Embargo and Trade Compliance
Verify that goods, services, and counterparties are not subject to country-specific embargoes or trade restrictions before export.
Sanctions Screening by Industry
Sanctions Lists Covered
Getting Started with Sanctions Screening
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Dashboard Screening
Enter a name or identifier directly in the ClearSanction dashboard. Results appear in seconds with match indicators and source links. No setup required.
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Bulk CSV Upload
Upload a CSV file containing multiple names or identifiers. ClearSanction screens all entries in a single batch and returns structured results for review.
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API Integration
Integrate sanctions screening into your own systems using the ClearSanction REST API. Real-time responses, webhook alerts for monitoring, and flexible payload formats.
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Continuous Monitoring Setup
Add entities to a monitoring subject list to automatically re-screen them on a schedule. Get alerted when a new sanctions designation matches your monitored entities.
Sanctions Screening — Frequently Asked Questions
What sanctions lists does ClearSanction screen against?
ClearSanction screens against OFAC (US Treasury), United Nations Security Council, European Union Consolidated List, and UK Sanctions List. All datasets are updated regularly to reflect the latest designations and delistings.
How does sanctions screening differ from PEP screening?
Sanctions screening checks individuals and entities against legally binding sanctions lists — being listed means you are legally prohibited from transacting with them. PEP screening identifies politically exposed persons who may present elevated corruption risk but are not necessarily sanctioned.
Can I screen crypto wallets against sanctions lists?
Yes. ClearSanction supports screening cryptocurrency wallet addresses against OFAC SDN sanctioned wallet listings and other regulatory sources covering digital assets.
How are match results verified?
Every match includes a direct link to the official government or regulatory source listing. You can verify the match against the original published data without relying on opaque risk scores.
Can I export sanctions screening reports for audit?
Yes. You can export detailed screening reports as PDF or CSV. Reports include match details, source references, timestamps, and any review decisions — ready for regulatory submission.
Starter
FREE
For testing and occasional checks
- Screening
- 10 FREE searchesName-based entity search1 FREE Wallet screening1 Watchlist (5 monitored entities)Bulk screeningAdvanced matchingMonitoring automationAPI access
Most Popular
Growth
£25/ month
For growing compliance teams
- Screening
- 200 monthly searches
- Advanced name matching
- Bulk screening
- 25 wallet screenings included
- Monitoring
- Multiple watchlists (up to 200 monitored entities)
- Automated monitoring
- Scheduled re-screening
- In-app alerts
Professional
£49/ month
For teams screening clients daily
- Screening
- 2000 monthly searches
- Advanced name matching
- Bulk Screening
- Monitoring
- Multiple watchlists (up to 500 monitored entities)
- Automated monitoring
- Scheduled re-screening
- In-app alerts
Enterprise
£199/ month
For High-Volume & API Infrastructure
- Screening
- Scalable screening capacity
- Monitoring
- High-volume monitoring
- Compliance
- Audit-ready reporting
- Priority Onboarding & Dedicated support
Why Choose ClearSanction for Your Screening Needs
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Open & Verifiable Datasets
Access global sanctions and PEP datasets with direct links to official source listings.
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Designed for Sanctions & Due Diligence Workflows
Built to support onboarding, transaction checks, and ongoing monitoring processes.
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No Black-Box Risk Scores
We don’t generate opaque probabilistic scores. You review real matches, source data, and full context.
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Clear Audit Trails
Every search and decision can be exported with source references for audit-ready reporting.