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SubjectTwo records, worked side by side
Records checked to8 October 2026

AMLTranche vs NameScan

There is no universal winner. The question is which kinds of buyer should prefer which. These pages are built from the same source-checked data as every other page on AML Finder.

AMLTranche

Full AML/CTF platform

Entry price
$59.00/mo
Evidence
74%
Marketed to
Real estate, Conveyancing, Accounting, Precious metals & stones
Data residency
mixed

NameScan

Verification layer

Entry price
On application
Evidence
6%
Marketed to
Not established
Data residency
Not established

Choose AMLTranche when...

  • AML/CTF program creation is verified — NameScan has not established it.
  • Risk assessment is verified — NameScan has not established it.
  • Customer due diligence is verified — NameScan has not established it.
  • Beneficial ownership and control is verified — NameScan has not established it.
  • Electronic identity verification is verified — NameScan has not established it.

Choose NameScan when...

Nothing separates them here: every capability agreed for NameScan is at least established for AMLTranche too.

Biggest differences

FieldAMLTrancheNameScan
AML/CTF program creationVerifiedNot established
Risk assessmentVerifiedNot established
Staff trainingNoNot established
Customer due diligenceVerifiedNot established
Beneficial ownership and controlVerifiedNot established
Electronic identity verificationVerifiedNot established
Biometric liveness and face matchVerifiedNot established
PEP and sanctions screeningVerifiedNot established
Adverse media screeningVerifiedNot established
Ongoing customer monitoringVerifiedNo
Suspicious matter report workflowVerifiedNot established
AUSTRAC SMR XML exportNoNot established
Tipping-off controls (s123)VerifiedNot established
Threshold transaction reportingVerifiedNot established

Capabilities, section by section

Program & governance

AMLTrancheNameScan
  • AML/CTF program creation Agreed Not obtained
  • Program maintenance and review Not obtained Not obtained
  • Risk assessment Agreed Not obtained
  • Independent evaluation support (s84) Not obtained Not obtained
  • Staff training Not agreed Not obtained

CDD & entity work

AMLTrancheNameScan
  • Customer due diligence Agreed Not obtained
  • Know-your-business (entity checks) Not obtained Not obtained
  • Beneficial ownership and control Agreed Not obtained
  • Enhanced due diligence Not obtained Not obtained
  • Reliance arrangements Not obtained Not obtained

Identity verification

AMLTrancheNameScan
  • Electronic identity verification Agreed Not obtained
  • Biometric liveness and face match Agreed Not obtained
  • Document Verification Service (DVS) access Not obtained Not obtained

Screening & monitoring

AMLTrancheNameScan
  • PEP and sanctions screening Agreed Not obtained
  • Adverse media screening Agreed Not obtained
  • Ongoing customer monitoring Agreed Not agreed
  • Automated transaction monitoring (bank-style rules) Queried Queried

Reporting & control

AMLTrancheNameScan
  • Suspicious matter report workflow Agreed Not obtained
  • AUSTRAC SMR XML export Not agreed Not obtained
  • Tipping-off controls (s123) Agreed Not obtained
  • Threshold transaction reporting Agreed Not obtained

Evidence & extensibility

AMLTrancheNameScan
  • Evidence pack export Agreed Not obtained
  • Immutable audit log Agreed Not obtained
  • API access Not obtained Not obtained

Tranche 2 operations

AMLTrancheNameScan
  • Risk assessed per designated service Queried Not obtained
  • Ongoing monitoring triggered by designated service and risk Queried Not obtained
  • Program obligations calendar Queried Not obtained
  • Versioned AML program and CDD records Queried Not obtained
  • Escalation to AMLCO or manager with outcome recorded Queried Not obtained
  • Expired document alerts Not obtained Not obtained
  • Reliance CDD requests sent and received Queried Not obtained

Unknowns to confirm

Not established for at least one of these two — ask before relying on it.

Program maintenance and reviewIndependent evaluation support (s84)Know-your-business (entity checks)Enhanced due diligenceReliance arrangementsDocument Verification Service (DVS) accessAPI accessExpired document alerts

Which one fits your requirements?

These two are compared on every field we track. Tell us what matters to you and we’ll recalculate this comparison against your own requirements.

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Provider facts checked through 8 October 2026. Source records: AMLTranche on AML Directory · NameScan on AML Directory