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Aadhaar Card OCR
Extracts data from Aadhaar cards instantly and accurately.
IDfy’s Aadhaar Card OCR API extracts data from an image of an Aadhaar Card. It accurately auto-fills this data in the right fields for a quicker & errorless form-filling experience.
Prevent human errors
Automated form-filling eliminates errors caused by manual entry of data.
Minimise costs
Reduce back-end operations costs of manual entry and error-fixing.
Onboard faster
Real-time data extraction leads to instant onboarding and service.
How it works
The candidate uploads a picture of the Aadhaar card. Our API then extracts the data and records them in the right fields
- Name and date of birth of the individual
- Aadhaar number
- Address
- Gender
Where you can use it
As Identity proof of individuals
When onboarding individuals using an Aadhaar card as proof of identity. This applies across use cases like bank account opening, lending journeys, real money gaming withdrawals, employee onboarding, insurance journeys, and many more.
A one-time, trouble-free integration
Our industry-leading API easily integrates with your existing workflows and processes.
Features
99.97% Accurate
Instant results
99.9% uptime
Easy integration
Frequently Asked Questions
As per UIDAI, a masked Aadhaar hides the first 8 digits of an Aadhaar number and displays only the last 4. This helps organizations store Aadhaar details while protecting the privacy of the Aadhaar holders.
A masked Aadhaar is valid at places where there is no compulsion of sharing Aadhaar number. For eg, you cannot use it for bank account opening. While, in case of unauthorised or suspicious portals/agencies UIDAI suggests usage of masked Aadhaar.
Yes, aadhaar masking regulations applies to all businesses in India, regardless of their size or age. If you are collecting aadhaar copies as proofs from your customers/employees/vendors, etc. then you must mask aadhaar before storing them in your database.
Yes. If businesses are using video KYC and accepting Aadhaar images during the process, they need to mask the aadhaar number before storing it in their database.
What our clients say
"The checks and verifications built in IDfy's platform help us identify and prevent fraud at source to a large extent.”
"We are happy to partner with IDfy and its team at a time when we are re-imagining the future of the industry."
"IDfy's solution is a unique set of products & services solving the ubiquitous problem of identity & employment fraud.”
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