{"id":8836,"date":"2023-10-04T13:48:58","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T13:48:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/signdesk.com\/in\/?p=8836"},"modified":"2025-09-17T07:12:49","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T12:42:49","slug":"okyc-offline-know-your-customer-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/melento.ai\/en-in\/blog\/okyc-offline-know-your-customer-explained","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to OKYC &#8211; Offline Know Your Customer Verification"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"color: #2c5363;\"><b>The Game-Changing Power of OKYC in Customer Verification<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">The \u201cKnow Your Customer\u201d (KYC) process is a cornerstone for establishing trust and ensuring regulatory compliance in financial services. In 2016, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) implemented the eKYC process to facilitate the customer onboarding procedure for financial institutions with the circular of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbi.org.in\/CommonPerson\/english\/scripts\/notification.aspx?id=2607\">Master Direction &#8211; Know Your Customer (KYC) Direction, 2016<\/a><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">With the advent of technology and the evolution of digital transactions, a convenient and more secure KYC process has emerged on the scene: Offline Know Your Customer or OKYC. On 8th November 2021, the government officially announced the <a href=\"https:\/\/uidai.gov.in\/en\/about-uidai\/legal-framework\/regulations.html\">Aadhaar (Authentication and Offline Verification) Regulations, 2021<\/a> under UIDAI. These regulations provide comprehensive guidelines for facilitating offline Aadhaar verification within the e-Know Your Customer (e-KYC) process.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #2c5363;\"><b>What is OKYC?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">OKYC, or Offline Know Your Customer, is a digital verification process utilized by banks and financial institutions to confirm the identity of their customers. It is often referred to as eKYC or OKYC Aadhaar due to its reliance on Aadhaar information.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">An Offline Know Your Customer (OKYC) document is a secure and shareable form of identification that can be utilized by any individual holding an Aadhaar number for offline verification purposes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">According to Section 2 of<span style=\"color: #0e2333;\"> <a style=\"color: #0e2333;\" href=\"https:\/\/uidai.gov.in\/images\/Aadhaar_Act_2016_as_amended.pdf\">the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016<\/a>,<\/span> offline verification is a novel method for verifying the identity of an Aadhaar holder that does not require authentication.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">To avail of this service, a resident who wishes to use OKYC must generate their digitally signed offline XML document by visiting the UIDAI website. The offline XML document includes crucial details, such as<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">Name<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">Address<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">Photo<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">Gender<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">Date of Birth (DOB)<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">A hash of the registered Mobile Number<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">A hash of the registered Email Address<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">A reference ID<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">The reference ID consists of the last four digits of the Aadhaar number, followed by a timestamp. Importantly, OKYC offers an offline Aadhaar verification solution to service providers and Offline Verification Seeking Entities (OVSEs) without necessitating the collection or storage of the Aadhaar number itself. This ensures both security and privacy in the verification process.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">Offline Know Your Customer (OKYC) is a modern approach to customer verification that leverages technology to streamline and enhance the KYC process and <a href=\"https:\/\/melento.ai\/en-in\/blog\/customer-due-diligence-explained\">Customer due diligence<\/a>. Unlike traditional KYC, which relies heavily on in-person verifications and physical document submissions, OKYC introduces a digital dimension to the verification process, offering greater convenience and efficiency.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #2c5363;\"><b>Traditional KYC vs. OKYC (Offline Know Your Customer)<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">OKYC represents a significant advancement over traditional KYC processes, offering efficiency, cost savings, and accessibility while maintaining robust security measures. This shift towards digital identity verification aligns with the broader digital transformation trend across various industries.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #2c5363;\"><b>Traditional KYC<\/b>:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><b>In-person verification :<\/b><span style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"> Traditional KYC processes often require individuals to visit brick-and-mortar locations such as bank branches or government offices for identity verification. This requirement is time-consuming and inconvenient.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><b>Physical document submissions :<\/b><span style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"> Individuals are typically required to provide physical copies of identity documents. This introduces the risk of documents being lost, damaged, misplaced, or fabricated, adding to the complexity of the process.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><b>Lengthy processing times :<\/b><span style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"> Due to manual document verification and in-person checks, traditional KYC processes often have longer processing times, leading to service access delays.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><b>Higher operational costs :<\/b><span style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"> Establishing and maintaining physical infrastructure, staffing requirements, and manual processes increase business and government agency expenditures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><b>Limited accessibility :<\/b><span style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"> Traditional KYC processes are not easily accessible to individuals in remote areas or those with mobility challenges, limiting their ability to access essential KYC services due to geographic constraints.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #2c5363;\"><b>Offline Know Your Customer (OKYC) :<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><b>Digital verification :\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">OKYC leverages digital technology for identity verification, eliminating the need for in-person visits and physical document submissions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><b>Remote document submissions :<\/b><span style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"> Users can submit their identity documents electronically, reducing the risk of document loss and simplifying the process for all parties involved.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><b>Expedited processing :<\/b><span style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"> With automated verification algorithms and digital workflows, OKYC significantly reduces processing times, enabling faster access to KYC services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><b>Cost-effectiveness :<\/b><span style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">OKYC solutions are cost-effective for businesses as they require fewer physical resources and manual interventions that translate to lower operational costs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><b>Enhanced accessibility :<\/b><span style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"> OKYC&#8217;s digital nature makes it accessible to a broader spectrum of individuals, including those in remote areas, contributing to financial inclusion efforts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<table style=\"height: 194px;\" width=\"777\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><b>Factors<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><b>Traditional KYC<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><b>OKYC<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">Verification<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">In-person verification<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">Digital verification<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">Document Submission<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">Physical document submissions<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">Remote document submissions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">Processing<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">Lengthy processing times<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">Expedited processing<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">Cost<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">Higher operational costs<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">Cost-effectiveness<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">Accessibility<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">Limited accessibility<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">Enhanced accessibility<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #2c5363;\"><b>How to Conduct OKYC Offline Verification?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">Customers can complete KYC offline, although this process may take up to 7 days for KRA approval. To perform offline KYC, customers can follow these traditional steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">Download and complete the KYC form.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">Provide your Aadhaar or\u00a0<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/melento.ai\/en-in\/blog\/pan-card-kyc-verification\">PAN details<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">Visit a KRA office to submit your application.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">Include proof of identity and proof of address with your application.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">In certain cases, you may be required to submit biometrics.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">Upon submission, you will receive an application number for tracking your KYC status.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">But this process is lengthy and time-consuming. Under UIDAI regulations, Aadhaar holders have the option to provide their Aadhaar paperless offline e-KYC data to authorized agencies (OVSEs) for the Aadhaar e-KYC verification process. The authorized agency will then cross-verify the Aadhaar number and demographic details provided by the Aadhaar holder with the information stored in the central database.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #2c5363;\"><b>Offline Aadhaar Verification: Choose Your OKYC Method &#8211; XML or QR Code<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">The OKYC process offers two methods of completion: XML and QR code.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">In the XML-based process, data packets containing the individual&#8217;s Aadhaar number and demographic information are exchanged between the requesting entity and the Aadhaar database. The information provided is then cross-verified with the Aadhaar database to confirm the individual&#8217;s identity.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">On the other hand, the QR code-based OKYC process utilizes a QR code that carries the Aadhaar number and demographic details of the individual. This QR code can be effortlessly scanned using a mobile device, and the information it holds is verified against the Aadhaar database to establish the individual&#8217;s identity.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">Both the XML and QR code-based processes are characterized by their speed and efficiency, playing a pivotal role in simplifying the verification process for a wide range of government and private sector services. As India continues its digital transformation, the significance of eKYC has grown substantially, addressing the demands of an increasingly digitized service landscape.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">In case of offline verification of Aadhaar using an XML file or Aadhaar Secure QR Code, it shall be ensured that the XML file or QR code generation date is not older than three working days from the date of carrying out V-CIP.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">Here&#8217;s a simplified explanation of how to generate OKYC Aadhaar Document:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><b>Visit OKYC Platform :<\/b><span style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"> Visit the URL- <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in\/offline-ekyc\">https:\/\/myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in\/offline-ekyc<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><b>Enter Details :<\/b><span style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">Users provide personal information, i.e., &#8216;Aadhaar Number&#8217; or &#8216;VID&#8217;, and the displayed &#8216;Security Code&#8217; on the secure digital platform, asking for OTP for verification.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><b>OTP Received :<\/b><span style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"> An OTP will be sent to the registered mobile number linked to the provided Aadhaar or VID. Users can also find the OTP in the m-Aadhaar mobile application by UIDAI.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><b>Share Code :<\/b><span style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"> Users can enter the OTP received and create a &#8216;Share Code,&#8217; which will serve as the password for the ZIP file.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><b>Download XML :<\/b><span style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"> Users can download the digitally signed XML on their device. Alternatively, users can conveniently download the offline Aadhaar XML from the mAadhaar app.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #2c5363;\"><b>Leverage Offline Aadhaar XML for OKYC Verification<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">The Offline Aadhaar XML Verification API is a powerful tool that facilitates document verification for KYC processes and secure digital onboarding. The Digital KYC tool extracts and authenticates critical demographic data from Aadhaar XML files.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/melento.ai\/en-in\/blog\/a-document-verification-guide\">Document verification<\/a><\/span> is a systematic process encompassing specific steps and techniques businesses employ to ascertain the authenticity of their customers&#8217; identities. It involves a series of rigorous validation checks that scrutinize the provided identification documents and validate their legitimacy by cross-referencing the data with information stored in the government database.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">The OKYC API solution provides a step-by-step guide for KYC verification.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><b>Document Collection :\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The initial phase begins with capturing the customer&#8217;s identification document. Aadhaar XML files are digital documents that contain essential information about individuals, including their name, father&#8217;s name, DOB, address, and Aadhaar number.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><b>Data Extraction :<\/b><span style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"> The process advances by employing optical character recognition (OCR) technology to extract essential personal information, such as the individual&#8217;s name, date of birth, and address, from the Aadhaar XML\/ZIP file.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><b>Comparison &amp; Cross-Verification :<\/b><span style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"> Following data extraction, thorough background checks are conducted, and a meticulous comparison is made between the document&#8217;s information and the retrieved data from the UIDAI database.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><b>Authentication :<\/b><span style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"> Ultimately, the process culminates in document validation, where cross-referencing with government databases or authoritative sources is performed to confirm the authenticity and legitimacy of the document&#8217;s data.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">The Offline Aadhaar XML Verification API offers a robust KYC identity verification process solution and promotes data accuracy in various industries and applications. It simplifies compliance with KYC regulations, bolsters security, and contributes to streamlined customer onboarding and authentication.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #2c5363;\"><b>Benefits of OKYC for Businesses<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">OKYC brings a multitude of advantages for businesses operating in the digital era:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><b>Enhanced Privacy :<\/b><span style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"> One of the most significant benefits of this system is enhanced privacy. With offline e-KYC, you can share your information directly with the concerned entity without involving the UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India). This means your personal data remains confidential and is not exposed to unnecessary parties.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><b>Aadhaar Number Security :<\/b><span style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"> Offline e-KYC ensures that your Aadhaar number remains hidden during the verification process. This added layer of security reduces the risk of identity theft and misuse of your Aadhaar number.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><b>No Core Biometrics :<\/b><span style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"> Unlike traditional KYC processes that may require core biometrics (such as fingerprints or iris scans), offline e-KYC eliminates the need for these sensitive data points. This ensures that your biometric information is not involved in the verification, reducing potential security concerns.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><b>Control Over Data Sharing :<\/b><span style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"> With Offline e-KYC, you can control whom you share your data with. This empowers you to decide which entities or organizations can access your information, giving you greater control over your personal data.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><b>Digital Signature for Security :<\/b><span style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"> The UIDAI digitally signs the offline e-KYC document, providing an added layer of security. This digital signature can detect any tampering or unauthorized changes to the document, ensuring the integrity of your data.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><b>Password Protection :<\/b><span style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"> The offline e-KYC document is password protected. You create a unique Share Code as the password when generating the document. This password protection prevents unauthorized access and adds an additional level of security.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"><b> Ease of Use :<\/b><span style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\"> Generating and sharing an offline e-KYC document is remarkably straightforward and user-friendly. It&#8217;s designed to be accessible and convenient for individuals, making it a practical choice for various identity verification needs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">Aadhaar Paperless Offline e-KYC offers a host of advantages, including enhanced privacy, data security, control over data sharing, and robust authentication mechanisms. This innovative solution not only safeguards your personal information but also simplifies the process of identity verification, ensuring both security and convenience.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #2c5363;\"><b>Simple <a href=\"https:\/\/melento.ai\/en-in\/blog\/all-about-kyc-verification\"><span style=\"color: #2c5363;\"><b>KYC Verification<\/b><\/span><\/a> with Our Secure OKYC Verification Tool<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'open sans';\">Melento (Formerly SignDesk), a software solution provider, offers <a href=\"https:\/\/melento.ai\/en-in\/blog\/guide-on-upi-verification-api\">integrated API solutions<\/a> that help with multiple types of verification processes. Our offline verification OKYC API tool can verify customer identification instantly, providing a transformative and secure customer experience. 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