Perfios Secures UIDAI Certification for Offline Aadhaar Verification
Event summary
- Perfios.ai obtained Offline Verification Seeking Entity (OVSE) certification from UIDAI on February 13, 2026.
- Only 17 companies in India have this certification, with Perfios being among the first fintech firms to develop offline identity verification.
- The certification allows identity verification via Aadhaar QR codes or M Aadhar App without connecting to UIDAI's central database.
- Perfios serves 1,000+ financial institutions across 18 countries with 75+ products and 500+ APIs.
The big picture
Perfios' certification aligns with India's Digital India initiative, emphasizing privacy and operational efficiency in identity verification. This move positions Perfios as a key player in the fintech sector, where secure, offline KYC solutions are increasingly critical for financial institutions. The certification could set a precedent for other fintech companies looking to enhance data privacy and streamline onboarding processes.
What we're watching
- Adoption Pace
- How quickly Perfios can integrate offline verification into existing fintech and hospitality workflows.
- Competitive Edge
- Whether this certification will differentiate Perfios from other fintech providers in India's digital identity market.
- Regulatory Compliance
- The extent to which UIDAI's privacy-first approach influences future identity verification standards.
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