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AML Sanctions Screening API
Screen customers against UN, OFAC and EU sanctions lists in one call.
What the AML Sanctions Screening API does
The Sanctions Screening API checks a person or company name against the UN Security Council Consolidated List, the US OFAC SDN list and the EU Consolidated Financial Sanctions List in one call. The lists are refreshed from the official sources every 6 hours, and matching handles spelling variants, initials, word order and aliases; adding a date of birth sharpens individual matches.
Popular use cases
- →AML / KYC screening at customer onboarding
- →Vendor and counterparty due diligence
- →Periodic re-screening of an existing customer book
curl -X POST https://apisathi.in/gw/v1/sanctions-screening-v1/ \
-H "X-API-Key: live_xxx" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{ "name": "Hafiz Muhammad Saeed", "dob": "1950-06-05" }'{
"name": "Hafiz Muhammad Saeed",
"result": "possible_match",
"hit_count": 2,
"hits": [
{
"source": "UN",
"listed_name": "HAFIZ MUHAMMAD SAEED",
"score": 100,
"dob_match": true
}
]
}Response fields returned by the AML Sanctions Screening API
| Field | Example |
|---|---|
| name | Hafiz Muhammad Saeed |
| result | possible_match |
| hit_count | 2 |
| hits | [{"source":"UN","listed_name":"HAFIZ MUHAMMAD… |
Every field, error code and the full schema are in the AML Sanctions Screening API reference.
Call the AML Sanctions Screening API from Node.js or Python
const res = await fetch('https://apisathi.in/gw/v1/sanctions-screening-v1/', {
method: 'POST',
headers: { 'X-API-Key': process.env.APISATHI_KEY, 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
body: JSON.stringify({"name":"Hafiz Muhammad Saeed","dob":"1950-06-05"}),
});
const data = await res.json();import os, requests
res = requests.post(
"https://apisathi.in/gw/v1/sanctions-screening-v1/",
headers={"X-API-Key": os.environ["APISATHI_KEY"]},
json={"name":"Hafiz Muhammad Saeed","dob":"1950-06-05"},
timeout=30,
)
data = res.json()AML Sanctions Screening API pricing
- → From ₹3 per successful call + 18% GST
- → Prepaid wallet from ₹200; no monthly fee, no minimum volume
- → Failed or timed-out calls are not charged
- → Bonus credit on recharges of ₹1,000 and above; GST invoice on every recharge
Start in four steps
- Create a free account — about a minute.
- Call the AML Sanctions Screening API with your TEST key in the sandbox, free.
- Recharge the wallet (UPI, card or netbanking) from ₹200.
- Switch to your LIVE key — the same key works for every API.
Frequently asked questions
Which sanctions lists are covered?
The UN Security Council Consolidated List, the US OFAC SDN list and the EU Consolidated Financial Sanctions List.
How fresh is the data?
Lists are refreshed from the official sources every 6 hours.
How much does the AML Sanctions Screening API cost?
The AML Sanctions Screening API on API Sathi starts at ₹3 per successful call plus 18% GST, paid from a prepaid wallet. There is no monthly fee or minimum volume, and recharges of ₹1,000 or more earn bonus credit. Live prices for every API are on the pricing page.
Can I test the AML Sanctions Screening API for free?
Yes. Every account gets a TEST key that calls the AML Sanctions Screening API in the sandbox at no cost and returns realistic sample responses, so you can finish your integration before adding money to the wallet.
Am I charged if a AML Sanctions Screening API call fails?
No. You pay only for successful calls. If the source is unavailable, times out or rejects the request, the amount held for that call is released straight back to your wallet.
How do I get a AML Sanctions Screening API key?
Sign up at apisathi.in — it takes about a minute — and create a key under API Keys. Use the TEST key in the sandbox, then recharge from ₹200 and switch to a LIVE key. The same key works for every API on API Sathi.
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