Payment Services

Challenge Deposit

Verify bank account ownership through micro-deposit verification with a unique confirmation code.

ISO/IEC 27001:2022
eIDAS Certified
ISAE 3402
GDPR Compliant
BSI C5
Overview

Bank Account Ownership Verification via Micro-Deposit

Challenge Deposit sends a small monetary transfer with a unique verification code embedded in the transaction reference to the customer's bank account. The customer then confirms the code through your application, proving they have access to view transactions on the account. This method provides reliable account ownership verification across virtually all banks without requiring API integration.

  • Verify account ownership with a micro-deposit containing a unique code
  • Works with any bank account that can receive transfers, no API integration required
  • Strong proof of account control through transaction reference verification
  • Configurable deposit amounts and verification code formats
  • Automated reconciliation and verification status tracking
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Features

Everything You Need

Powerful features designed for enterprise-grade performance and compliance

Micro-Deposit Initiation

Automatically send a small deposit with a unique verification code to any bank account. Configurable deposit amounts ensure regulatory compliance across jurisdictions.

Code Verification

Provide a simple verification interface where customers enter the code found in their bank transaction. Automatic validation with configurable retry limits and expiry periods.

Multi-Currency Support

Send challenge deposits in the local currency of the target bank account. Support for all major currencies with automatic exchange rate handling.

Automated Reconciliation

Automatically reconcile returned deposits and track verification status across all pending challenges. Monitor success rates and identify stuck verifications.

IBAN Validation

Validate IBAN format and bank details before initiating the deposit to avoid failed transfers. Pre-screening reduces costs from rejected payment attempts.

Expiry Management

Configure verification code expiry periods and automatically invalidate unverified challenges. Clean up pending deposits and manage the lifecycle of each verification.

Applications

Use Cases

See how businesses use Challenge Deposit in production

01

Bank Account Verification

Verify that a customer owns and controls a specific bank account before enabling payouts, refunds, or direct debit mandates.

Confirm account ownership before setting up recurring payment mandates
Verify payout accounts during onboarding to prevent payment fraud
Meet regulatory requirements for bank account verification in financial services
02

Marketplace Seller Verification

Verify bank account ownership for marketplace sellers and gig economy workers before enabling earnings payouts.

Ensure payout accounts belong to the verified seller or service provider
Prevent payout fraud by confirming account control before first disbursement
Support global seller onboarding with multi-currency deposit verification

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