Sanction Scanner
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What is Sanction Scanner
Sanction Scanner is a compliance screening platform focused on sanctions, watchlists, and related AML checks. It is used by compliance teams and fintech or financial services organizations to screen customers and transactions and to support ongoing monitoring workflows. The product typically provides list screening, alert/case handling, and audit-oriented reporting via a web interface and APIs for integration into onboarding and payment flows.
Sanctions and watchlist screening focus
The product centers on sanctions and watchlist screening, which aligns with common AML compliance requirements. This focus can simplify deployment for teams that primarily need sanctions/PEP/adverse media-style checks rather than a broad risk platform. It fits both customer onboarding and transaction screening use cases.
API-first integration options
Sanction screening products in this segment commonly provide APIs to embed checks into KYC and payment workflows. This supports automation and reduces manual lookups for higher-volume programs. API-based integration also helps engineering teams standardize screening across multiple channels and products.
Case and alert workflow support
AML screening generates false positives that require review, escalation, and dispositioning. Tools in this category typically include alert queues, case notes, and decision logging to support consistent operations. These workflow features help with internal controls and audit readiness when regulators or partners request evidence.
Implementation and tuning effort
Name matching requires configuration (thresholds, rules, language handling) to balance missed matches and false positives. Initial tuning and ongoing calibration can be time-consuming, especially for global customer bases. Teams may also need to define internal policies for alert handling and periodic re-screening.
Limited breadth beyond screening
A sanctions screening tool may not cover the full AML stack such as transaction monitoring models, customer risk scoring, or broader fraud analytics. Organizations often need additional systems for behavioral fraud detection, device intelligence, or advanced anomaly detection. This can increase integration and vendor management effort.
Data coverage and update transparency varies
Screening effectiveness depends on the underlying lists, update frequency, matching logic, and how the vendor documents these elements. If coverage, sources, or refresh SLAs are not clearly documented, compliance teams may need extra validation work. Differences in transliteration and fuzzy matching can also affect false-positive rates.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | €990 per month (monthly); annual option available — "Annually (GET 2 MONTHS FREE)" | 100 entities/month; Individual, company, vessel, crypto wallet, aircraft screening; Watchlist/sanction/wanted screening; PEP, RCA screening; Adverse media screening; Daily ongoing monitoring; Historical report and dashboard; User-based activity report; Local data & list management; Basic API access. |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing (contact sales) | Unlimited entities; Everything in Starter plus transaction monitoring, customer risk assessments, enterprise API, Single Sign-On (SSO), enterprise support, dedicated onboarding specialist, flexible rules engine. |
