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Rise with Protean

India’s #1 multi-sector Identity platform to Streamline User Onboarding

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Digital Onboarding
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Digital Onboarding
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Crime Check
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Bank Statement Analysis
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KYC
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Drive business growth with Rise with Protean
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Drive business growth with  Rise with Protean
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Deliver seamless onboarding experiences and reduce drop-offs with unified workflows and real-time identity verification.
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Launch Journeys Faster
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Launch Journeys Faster
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Accelerate customer onboarding workflows by up to 5X with low-code/no-code tools, modular APIs, and prebuilt integrations—no app releases needed.
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Stay Ahead of Fraudsters
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Stay Ahead of Fraudsters
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Protect your business with advanced AI-powered fraud detection and real-time monitoring, keeping you secure from even the most sophisticated threats.
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Simplify Vendor Management
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Simplify Vendor Management
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Consolidate your operations with a single platform offering over 100+ APIs, eliminating the need to manage multiple vendors, SLAs, and downtime risks.
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Simplify Customer On boarding and Compliance
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Simplify Customer On boarding and Compliance
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Say goodbye to fragmented workflows with a unified platform.

Achieve faster ID verification with APIs for Aadhaar e-KYC, PAN verification, and more.

Reduce customer drop-offs with seamless, automated onboarding processes.

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Effortless Integration for Developers
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Effortless Integration for Developers
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Access over 100+ APIs for identity verification, fraud detection, and compliance.

Integrate easily with multi-language SDKs, low-code/no-code tools, and live sandboxes.

Save time with plug-and-play solutions that reduce integration timelines by 50%.

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Scalable, Reliable, and Built for Growth
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Scalable, Reliable, and Built for Growth
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Handle high transaction volumes effortlessly with our scalable API infrastructure.

Ensure 24/7 uptime and robust performance, even during peak loads.

Trusted by leading businesses across BFSI, e-commerce, and logistics industries.

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Unmatched Security and Regulatory Compliance
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Unmatched Security and Regulatory Compliance
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Comply effortlessly with the DPDP Act and other global regulations.

Safeguard sensitive customer data with AI-powered fraud detection and advanced encryption.

Reduce fraud risks by up to 70% with proactive monitoring and risk analysis tools.

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Innovate and Build Tailored Workflows
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Innovate and Build Tailored Workflows
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Build custom workflows and user journeys tailored to your unique needs.

Experiment confidently with risk-free sandbox environments for testing APIs.

Launch new products faster with modular, scalable solutions designed for innovation.

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1 Billion+ Customers Verified for Leading Brands Across India
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What is an Identity Verification API?
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An Identity Verification API is a real-time tool that enables secure, automated verification of individual or business identities. These APIs simplify digital onboarding and help verify government-issued IDs like Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Voter ID, and more—while ensuring compliance with KYC, AML, and CDD regulations. Protean RISE offers 100+ regulated APIs built for high-assurance identity verification across sectors.
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How does Digital Onboarding happen with Identity Verification APIs?
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Protean RISE streamlines onboarding by automating KYC workflows via APIs like Aadhaar e-KYC, PAN Verification, CKYC, and DigiLocker integration. It reduces documentation errors, improves turnaround time, and ensures regulatory compliance—enabling seamless onboarding across BFSI, NBFC, gaming, and eCommerce platforms.
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What are the different types of ID Verification APIs available?
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We offer two broad categories:
• Individual Verification APIs: Aadhaar XML, PAN, Passport, Voter ID, Driving License, DigiLocker, UAN, Bank Account (penny drop), Liveness Detection, Face Match, and more.
• Business Verification APIs: GST, MSME/Udyam, CIN/DIN, MCA Master Data, EPFO UAN, Bank Statement Analysis.
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Which industries use Identity Verification APIs?
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Protean RISE powers identity and compliance across:
• Banking, NBFCs, Fintech (AML, eKYC, CKYC, Aadhaar eSign)
• Gaming & Crypto (AML screening, penny drop verification, age verification)
• E-commerce & Marketplaces (seller onboarding, address verification)
• Healthcare & EdTech (biometric KYC, Aadhaar-based verification)
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What is Aadhaar e-KYC and how does its API work?
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Aadhaar e-KYC API fetches and verifies user details using UIDAI’s platform with OTP and consent-based authentication. It is UIDAI-compliant and ideal for digital onboarding and real-time verification.
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What is the pricing for Aadhaar e-KYC API in India?
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Protean RISE offers a pay-as-you-go pricing model with enterprise-grade SLAs and 99.9% uptime. Pricing varies based on volume and use case. Contact us for a tailored quote.
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How accurate is Face Authentication or Liveness Detection?
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Face Authentication APIs use AI-based facial recognition and deep learning models to match and verify identities in real time. Liveness Detection adds an extra layer to ensure the person is physically present—protecting against deepfakes and spoof attacks.
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What is Penny Drop Verification and why is it used?
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Penny Drop API validates the beneficiary’s bank account by initiating a ₹1 transaction. It verifies account status, IFSC accuracy, and ownership—essential for fraud prevention in digital lending and onboarding.
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How does DigiLocker KYC API work?
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With DigiLocker integration, users can share Aadhaar and KYC documents digitally. It eliminates the need for physical document submission, speeding up onboarding while maintaining full compliance.
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What are the challenges with traditional KYC processes?
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Manual KYC methods lead to documentation errors, delays, higher costs, and security risks. Protean RISE replaces this with automated workflows that reduce TAT by 50% and costs by up to 85%.
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How do Business Verification APIs work?
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Protean RISE APIs for KYB validate businesses using GSTIN, Udyam (MSME), CIN/DIN, and PAN. These APIs are ideal for partner onboarding, credit underwriting, and B2B transactions.
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How fast is API integration with Protean RISE?
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Protean RISE is built for developers—with a unified sandbox, quick-start documentation, and standardized tokenization. Integration can be completed in hours for most APIs.
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Is Protean RISE secure and compliant?
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Absolutely. Protean RISE is India’s only regulated multi-sector API marketplace backed by a DPI pioneer. It complies with UIDAI, RBI, CERSAI, SEBI, and MeitY norms and offers fallback APIs to ensure continuity.
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What are the benefits of using ID Verification APIs?
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ID Verification APIs bring speed, security, and compliance to digital onboarding processes. Here’s how Protean RISE's suite of KYC and identity APIs creates value:
• Real-time verification using Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Voter ID, and more—ensures instant user validation at scale
• Faster digital onboarding with automated KYC, CKYC, DigiLocker, and penny drop APIs—reduces manual workload by up to 80%
• Fraud detection and prevention through biometric authentication, liveness detection, and face deduplication APIs—mitigates identity fraud and impersonation
• Regulatory compliance made easy with APIs designed to meet UIDAI, RBI, SEBI, and CERSAI mandates—ensures audit-readiness and risk reduction
• Secure, encrypted data exchange via OTP-based Aadhaar e-KYC and DigiLocker—eliminates the need for paper KYC
• Reduction in TAT and onboarding costs—organizations have reported up to 85% drop in turnaround time and significant OPEX savings
• Plug-and-play developer experience—standardized API structure, fallback options, and unified sandbox accelerate go-live time
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What makes Protean RISE different from other API providers?
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Protean RISE offers 100+ verified APIs, a unified dashboard, fallback logic, sandbox testing, and enterprise-grade SLAs—all backed by 20+ years of digital public infrastructure (DPI) expertise. Unlike startups, we’re built for compliance-first scale.
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What are some use cases supported by Protean RISE?
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Protean RISE supports over 100+ APIs tailored for high-growth industries and regulatory needs. Here are common use cases across sectors:
• Digital Lending & NBFCs: Aadhaar e-KYC, PAN verification, Bank Account Verification (penny drop), CKYC upload APIs—reducing loan approval TAT
• Insurance Onboarding: Driving License & Vehicle RC APIs validate insured individuals, while DigiLocker integration ensures secure document submission
• Crypto & FinTech Compliance: AML screening, face match, liveness detection, and behavioral analysis APIs—enabling full KYC/AML compliance in seconds
• Marketplaces & E-commerce: Seller KYB with GST, CIN/DIN, and Udyam APIs; address and phone verification APIs for customer trust and logistics
• Healthcare & Telemedicine: Aadhaar XML, biometric verification, and selfie match APIs for secure patient onboarding and fraud-free digital access
• Education & EdTech: Student KYC through PAN, Aadhaar, Voter ID, and face recognition APIs—powering seamless scholarship and admissions workflows
• Gaming & Real Money Apps: Instant onboarding using age verification, UAN lookup, Aadhaar OTP, and penny drop APIs—ensuring regulatory coverage
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How does identity verification prevent fraud?
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Using AI-powered document extraction, biometric analysis, facial matching, and behavioural patterns, ID Verification APIs proactively detect impersonation, identity fraud, and data anomalies—helping reduce fraud and regulatory risk.
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