We are deepening our existing work with Experian to bring more data, more automation and better verification outcomes to our clients.

The way you work with us won’t change, what will change is the scale, sophistication and impact of what we can deliver to support you and your applicants.
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What this means for our clients and partners

Over time you can expect:

• Higher verification rates
• Broader data coverage across more applicants and data sets
• Deeper insights for screening and risk assessment
• Even higher security standards

Joining Experian will give us the opportunity to offer access to additional Experian Verification data sets that will be embedded directly into the Konfir waterfall, platform and results. This includes credit data, enhanced banking insights and richer payroll attributes alongside Open Banking, HMRC and Document Processing.

The outcome is simple; More automation. Better coverage. Stronger decisions.
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A reminder of where we are today 

When we launched Konfir in 2022, using applicant-consented data from trusted sources such as bank accounts was new and approached with scepticism and caution, for good reason. Since then, we’ve worked with organisations across various industries and use cases to transform the way trusted verifications are delivered in the UK. 

We’ve achieved this by adding new data sources, strengthening security, educating the market, focusing on supporting applicants, and, most importantly, taking and implementing a great deal of feedback along the way.

In 2025, we helped hundreds of thousands of people across the UK move jobs, move homes, or obtain the financial products they needed. Today, more than 6,000 businesses across background screening, tenancy verification and financial services in the UK rely on us to power their verification processes. 

Our clients now benefit from a best-in-class verification rate thanks to strong conversion rates, broad data availability and proprietary algorithms. This is all made possible with our multi-data source verification waterfall, which enables true automation of business processes. Konfir’s data sources now include Open Banking, Payroll, HMRC and Document Processing, delivered inside our waterfall journey, Konsole/API, UI and Klarity overlays.

Ultimately, our mission is to make this the leading infrastructure for verifications. By joining forces with Experian, we can continue our innovation at an accelerated rate.

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‍Why this makes sense

This is a natural step in a partnership that has already delivered clear value for our clients over the last few years.

Since 2023, Experian’s Work Report payroll data has been embedded into our journeys and is used in 30%+ of our verifications. It plays a critical role in improving coverage and conversion, while adding unique context such as job title and pay frequency that isn’t available from other data sources. 

Importantly, because consented payroll data is the only UK data source that can be accessed in-journey, without additional authentication, it also reduces friction and improves the applicant experience. 

When this is all combined with Open Banking and HMRC data, it gives clients a comprehensive and trusted view of applicants across background checking, tenancy verification and financial services.
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What changes and what stays the same

Konfir will continue to deliver the same products and services to all our clients across background screening, tenancy verification and financial services. By formally joining forces with Experian, we can build on the foundation we have created and bring in additional data and insights to further improve verification outcomes and better support applicants through key life events.

Over time, we will also be able to integrate additional Experian data and capabilities directly into the Konfir platform, giving clients access to a more holistic verification experience. 

This exciting move also strengthens our ambition to build the UK’s leading infrastructure for trusted verification, helping more applicants progress seamlessly through key life events.

We look forward to continuing to collaborate closely with our clients and partners as the Konfir verification platform evolves.

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