SubjectTwo records, worked side by side
Records checked to8 October 2026
NameScan vs Syntrico
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.
NameScan
Verification layer
- Entry price
- On application
- Evidence
- 6%
- Marketed to
- Not established
- Data residency
- Not established
Syntrico
Full AML/CTF platform
- Entry price
- $149.00/mo
- Evidence
- 74%
- Marketed to
- Real estate, Legal, Conveyancing, Accounting, Precious metals & stones, Other
- Data residency
- australia
Choose NameScan when...
Nothing separates them here: every capability agreed for NameScan is at least established for Syntrico too.
Choose Syntrico when...
- AML/CTF program creation is verified — NameScan has not established it.
- Risk assessment is verified — NameScan has not established it.
- Staff training is verified — NameScan has not established it.
- Customer due diligence is verified — NameScan has not established it.
- Know-your-business (entity checks) is verified — NameScan has not established it.
Biggest differences
| Field | NameScan | Syntrico |
|---|---|---|
| AML/CTF program creation | Not established | Verified |
| Program maintenance and review | Not established | Partial |
| Risk assessment | Not established | Verified |
| Independent evaluation support (s84) | Not established | Partial |
| Staff training | Not established | Verified |
| Customer due diligence | Not established | Verified |
| Know-your-business (entity checks) | Not established | Verified |
| Beneficial ownership and control | Not established | Verified |
| Enhanced due diligence | Not established | Partial |
| Electronic identity verification | Not established | Verified |
| PEP and sanctions screening | Not established | Verified |
| Adverse media screening | Not established | Verified |
| Ongoing customer monitoring | No | Verified |
| Automated transaction monitoring (bank-style rules) | Partial | Verified |
Capabilities, section by section
Program & governance
NameScanSyntrico
- AML/CTF program creation Not obtained Agreed
- Program maintenance and review Not obtained Queried
- Risk assessment Not obtained Agreed
- Independent evaluation support (s84) Not obtained Queried
- Staff training Not obtained Agreed
CDD & entity work
NameScanSyntrico
- Customer due diligence Not obtained Agreed
- Know-your-business (entity checks) Not obtained Agreed
- Beneficial ownership and control Not obtained Agreed
- Enhanced due diligence Not obtained Queried
- Reliance arrangements Not obtained Not obtained
Identity verification
NameScanSyntrico
- Electronic identity verification Not obtained Agreed
- Biometric liveness and face match Not obtained Not obtained
- Document Verification Service (DVS) access Not obtained Not obtained
Screening & monitoring
NameScanSyntrico
- PEP and sanctions screening Not obtained Agreed
- Adverse media screening Not obtained Agreed
- Ongoing customer monitoring Not agreed Agreed
- Automated transaction monitoring (bank-style rules) Queried Agreed
Reporting & control
NameScanSyntrico
- Suspicious matter report workflow Not obtained Agreed
- AUSTRAC SMR XML export Not obtained Not obtained
- Tipping-off controls (s123) Not obtained Not obtained
- Threshold transaction reporting Not obtained Agreed
Evidence & extensibility
NameScanSyntrico
- Evidence pack export Not obtained Agreed
- Immutable audit log Not obtained Not obtained
- API access Not obtained Queried
Tranche 2 operations
NameScanSyntrico
- Risk assessed per designated service Not obtained Queried
- Ongoing monitoring triggered by designated service and risk Not obtained Queried
- Program obligations calendar Not obtained Not obtained
- Versioned AML program and CDD records Not obtained Queried
- Escalation to AMLCO or manager with outcome recorded Not obtained Queried
- Expired document alerts Not obtained Agreed
- Reliance CDD requests sent and received Not obtained Not obtained
Unknowns to confirm
Not established for at least one of these two — ask before relying on it.
AML/CTF program creationProgram maintenance and reviewRisk assessmentIndependent evaluation support (s84)Staff trainingCustomer due diligenceKnow-your-business (entity checks)Beneficial ownership and control
Which one fits your requirements?
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Tell us what matters to youProvider facts checked through 8 October 2026. Source records: NameScan on AML Directory · Syntrico on AML Directory