Digital Identity Verification and eKYC Market - Forecasts From 2025 To 2030

  • Published : Jul 2025
  • Report Code : KSI061617570
  • Pages : 140
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Digital Identity Verification and eKYC Market Size:

The digital identity verification and eKYC market is estimated to grow at a steady pace over the forecasted period.

The digital identity verification and eKYC market is experiencing growth due to the remote customer onboarding in the banking sector, fintech, telecom, healthcare, and government services. Adoption of advanced eKYC measures is being taken by these organisations to prevent fraud and meet regulatory compliance. Authentication of users is done through real-time AI-powered biometrics, computer vision and machine learning technologies. Technologies like face recognition, liveness detection, document scanning, and behaviour analysis are compliant with AML, KYC, and GDPR regulations. Innovation of cloud computing combined with a mobile interface first design boosts fast multi-device access to scalable verification and timely accessible proofing. Digital identity systems construct a user profile that allows for continuous monitoring and assessing risks related to that user’s activity.


Digital Identity Verification and eKYC Market Overview & Scope:

The digital identity verification and eKYC market is segmented by:

  • Component: Services hold a significant share of the digital identity verification and eKYC market. Organisations such as banking, telecom and government rely on specialised service providers to handle complex processes like document verification, biometric authentication, and fraud detection. These services often include consulting, integration, managed services, and identity lifecycle management.Service providers play a key role in ensuring a smooth, secure, and scalable user experience
  • Deployment: Cloud-based solutions hold a significant share of the digital identity verification and eKYC market. This is due to their ability to deliver scalability, real-time collaboration, and cost-effective data management. Cloud infrastructure enables digital identity providers to scale operations instantly based on demand
  • End User: Consumer electronics hold a considerable share of the digital identity verification and eKYC market. This is due to smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches being the primary devices through which users access digital banking and e-commerce. Consumer electronics play a crucial role in delivering frictionless eKYC experiences.
  • Region: The Asia-Pacific digital identity verification and eKYC market is witnessing growth. This is due to rapid technological advancements, widespread digitalisation, and stringent regulatory frameworks. Countries like India and China are early adopters of innovative digital identity solutions, using AI, biometrics, and cloud technologies.

Top Trends Shaping the Digital Identity Verification and eKYC Market:

Adoption of Advanced Biometric Technologies: A trend in the digital identity verification and eKYC market is the adoption of advanced biometric technologies with AI-powered liveness. This market is dependent on advanced biometric solutions, particularly for facial recognition and liveness detection. This addresses the challenge of evolving AI-driven fraud, with companies like Authme.

Growth of Cloud-Based eKYC Solutions: Another significant trend is the growth of cloud-based eKYC solutions. Companies like Ondato and KYC Hub offer cloud-based platforms for real-time verification. This caters to small and medium enterprises as well as large enterprises.

Integration of Decentralised and Verifiable Credential Technologies: There has been an increase in the integration of decentralised and verifiable credential technologies. This will improve eKYC by enabling secure, user-controlled identity verification. It is also transforming eKYC by enabling user-controlled identity verification without reliance on physical documents


Digital Identity Verification and eKYC Market Growth Drivers vs. Challenges:

Drivers:

  • Stringent Regulatory Compliance: One of the key drivers of the digital identity verification and eKYC market is stringent regulatory compliance. Governments and regulatory bodies worldwide are enforcing stricter KYC, AML regulations. Regulations like GDPR in Europe, eIDAS 2.0, and India’s Aadhaar-based mandates drive demand for identity verification systems. NPCI has a proper flow for e-KYC. It starts with a KYC request, then the Aadhar holder provides authentication credentials and the request is verified by the KYC User Agency. Authentication Service Agency (ASA) transmits the request using a secure communication protocol (HTTPS over leased line), and the UIDAI processes the authentication request by matching the submitted credentials with its CIDR database. Then, lastly, the service gets delivered to the customer.
  • Rise in Digital Transactions and Remote Onboarding: Another key driver digital identity verification and eKYC market is the rise in digital transactions and remote onboarding.  There has been an increase in digital banking, e-commerce, and remote services. It is due to a rise in mobile penetration and post-pandemic shifts. Consumers are expecting a fast and frictionless onboarding process. According to the Unique Identification Authority of India, the e-KYC transaction everyday increased from 6,579,704 on 25th May,2025 to 8,381,501 on 22nd June 2025.

Challenges:

  • Deepfake and AI-Driven Fraud Threats: One of the major challenges of the digital identity verification and eKYC market is deepfake technologies and AI-driven fraud. Fraudsters can create highly realistic fake identities, forged documents, and manipulated biometric data. This poses a major risk for companies like Ondato, KYC Hub, Innovatrics, and IDnow, which rely on biometric authentication. This challenge complicates compliance, increases operational costs, and risks eroding trust in digital onboarding. Deepfakes increase false positives in verification processes, leading to higher fraud rates.

Digital Identity Verification and eKYC Market Regional Analysis:

  • North America: North America’s digital identity verification and eKYC market is experiencing robust growth. This is due to the region’s expanding digital economy, increasing cybersecurity threats, and strict regulatory compliance requirements. The adoption of eKYC solutions is growing across sectors such as banking, fintech, healthcare, telecommunications, and government services. The region's leadership in AI, biometrics, and cloud infrastructure supports the development of advanced identity verification tools. These tools include facial recognition, liveness detection, document verification, and behavioural analytics. These technologies help decrease identity fraud, reduce onboarding time, and ensure compliance with regulations

Digital Identity Verification and eKYC Market Competitive Landscape:

The market has many notable players, including. Innovatrics, Authme, IDnow, ComplyCube, Uqudo, ID-Pal, iDenfy, Yoti, Ondato, KYC Hub, Pi-labs, Advance.AI, among others

  • Partnership: In November 2024, Brankas, an open banking platform, integrated ADVANCE.AI’s eKYC technology and API suite into its compliance solution. This enables banks to meet open banking regulations (e.g., BI-SNAP in Indonesia) through a unified platform, streamlining KYC processes.
  • Partnership: In September 2024, Finacus Solutions, a banking technology company, partnered with pi-labs.ai, an AI-based deepfake detection startup, to develop a deepfake-proof eKYC solution. This collaboration addresses rising deepfake fraud in the financial sector, enhancing identity verification security.

Digital Identity Verification and eKYC Market Segmentation:

By Component

  • Solutions
  • Services

By Deployment

  • On-Premise
  • Cloud-Based

By End-User

  • Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI)
  • Retail and E-Commerce
  • Healthcare
  • IT & Telecom
  • Government and Defence
  • Others

By Region

  • North America
    • USA
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Others
  • Europe
    • United Kingdom
    • Germany
    • France
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Others
  • Middle East & Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Others
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • Thailand
    • Others

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2. MARKET SNAPSHOT

2.1. Market Overview

2.2. Market Definition

2.3. Scope of the Study

2.4. Market Segmentation

3. BUSINESS LANDSCAPE

3.1. Market Drivers

3.2. Market Restraints

3.3. Market Opportunities

3.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

3.5. Industry Value Chain Analysis

3.6. Policies and Regulations

3.7. Strategic Recommendations

4. TECHNOLOGICAL OUTLOOK

5. Digital Identity Verification and eKYC Market by Component

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Solution

5.3. Services

6. Digital Identity Verification and eKYC Market BY Deployment

6.1. Introduction

6.2. On-Premise

6.3. Cloud-Based

7. Digital Identity Verification and eKYC Market BY End-User

7.1. Introduction

7.2. Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI)

7.3. Retail and E-Commerce

7.4. Healthcare

7.5. IT & Telecom

7.6. Government and Defence

7.7. Others

8.  Digital Identity Verification and eKYC Market BY GEOGRAPHY

8.1. Introduction

8.2. North America

8.2.1. USA

8.2.2. Canada

8.2.3. Mexico

8.3. South America

8.3.1. Brazil

8.3.2. Argentina

8.3.3. Others

8.4. Europe

8.4.1. United Kingdom

8.4.2. Germany

8.4.3. France

8.4.4. Italy

8.4.5. Spain

8.4.6. Others

8.5. Middle East & Africa

8.5.1. Saudi Arabia

8.5.2. UAE

8.5.3. Others

8.6. Asia Pacific

8.6.1. China

8.6.2. India

8.6.3. Japan

8.6.4. South Korea

8.6.5. Thailand

8.6.6. Others

9. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS

9.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis

9.2. Market Share Analysis

9.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations

9.4. Competitive Dashboard

10. COMPANY PROFILES

10.1. Innovatrics

10.2. Authme

10.3. IDnow

10.4. ComplyCube

10.5. uqudo

10.6. ID-Pal

10.7. iDenfy

10.8. Yoti

10.9. Ondato

10.10. KYC Hub

10.11. Pi-labs

10.12. Advance.AI

11. APPENDIX

11.1. Currency

11.2. Assumptions

11.3. Base and Forecast Years Timeline

11.4. Key benefits for the stakeholders

11.5. Research Methodology

11.6. Abbreviations

Innovatrics

Authme

IDnow

ComplyCube

uqudo

ID-Pal

iDenfy

Yoti

Ondato

KYC Hub

Pi-labs

Advance.AI

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