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Overview

Product Information on Sanction Scanner

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Sanction Scanner?

Sanction Scanner is a compliance software designed to support organizations in managing anti-money laundering requirements and sanction screening processes. The software provides features such as real-time sanction, PEP, and adverse media screening by accessing up-to-date global databases. It enables the monitoring of individuals and organizations against sanctions lists, politically exposed persons, and watchlists to help organizations comply with regulatory obligations. The software also offers transaction monitoring, customer risk assessment, and reporting capabilities to detect and prevent financial crimes, reduce compliance risk, and streamline regulatory reporting activities. Sanction Scanner is used in financial institutions and other regulated industries to automate due diligence procedures and support risk management objectives.

Sanction Scanner Pricing

Sanction Scanner software follows a subscription-based pricing model where fees are determined by factors such as the number of searches, users, or the volume of transactions screened. The software offers different plans tailored for individual firms or enterprises, with pricing varying according to usage requirements and service scope. Custom quotes may be available for larger organizations or specific compliance needs.

Overall experience with Sanction Scanner

Finance Manager
<50M USD, Banking
FAVORABLE

“User Interface Simplifies AML Screening, Support Team Responds Quickly to Queries”

5.0
Nov 3, 2025
Working with Sanction Scanner has been very beneficial for us . The user interface is especially clear and easy to use and the support team is extremely responsive and helpful . We haven't experienced ans issues so far.
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Company Description

Updated 7th December 2023

Sanction Scanner is a firm specializing in anti-money laundering (AML) compliance software. It provides a string of key services which includes AML name screening, adverse media screening, transaction screening, and AML transaction monitoring. This focus allows institutions to gain insights into AML and ensure compliance.

Company Details

Updated 2nd March 2024
Company type
Private
Year Founded
2019
Head office location
London, United Kingdom
Number of employees
11 - 50
Website
https://sanctionscanner.com/

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Performance of Sanction Scanner Across Market Features

Sanction Scanner Likes & Dislikes

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The speed and accuracy of AML screning results are what we value most. It allows us to quickly verify new customers and reduce onboarding risks.

Like

Clear reports of hits, ease of use, fair costs.

Like

Customer services dedication, affordable, appropriate to the objectives of the job

Dislike

Sometimes we fell that the search results could be presented with more detailed context to better understand the risk behind a match.

Dislike

While name-batch screening is possible, we would be interested in 24/7 monitoring on relevant names.

Dislike

Customer reports had better being more flexible

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  • Finance Manager
    <50M USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    User Interface Simplifies AML Screening, Support Team Responds Quickly to Queries

    5.0
    Nov 3, 2025
    Working with Sanction Scanner has been very beneficial for us . The user interface is especially clear and easy to use and the support team is extremely responsive and helpful . We haven't experienced ans issues so far.
  • Director
    <50M USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    Clear Hit Reports And Fair Costs Appreciated Amid Calls For Continuous Monitoring

    4.0
    Oct 13, 2025
    We use Sanction Scanner for about 5 years. In general, the tool delivers the results we need (i.e. hits on inserted names). On occasion we experienced that a name that had just been added to a sanctions list, did not appear when scanning. Upon raising the issue with Sanction Scanner it was duly followed up.
  • Internal Control, Compliance and Risk Management
    50M-1B USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    Positive Feedback on Service Dedication Yet Concerns Over Report Flexibility

    5.0
    Oct 1, 2025
    Customer oriented, fast and reliable. They are ready to support 7/24
  • Manager, Legal and Compliance
    50M-1B USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    Search Credit Deduction for Existing Entries Limits Value in Batch Name Queries

    5.0
    Sep 30, 2025
    It is a real help to have met with sanction scanner program which provided the utmost assistance to our company. Comprehensive and inclusive data present extremely satisfactory results for our needs. Options to leverage according to your expectations are very functional and you filter any data to any level as you wish. Not only program itself but the customer service is uniquely great help when we need them. Technical assistance takes an important part when dealing with screening data in serious work flow and we cannot deny this truth.
  • Marketing and Innovation Projects Lead
    <50M USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    What we needed to stay ahead of compliance

    5.0
    Jul 14, 2025
    The interface is clean, and support has been responsive. It's very useful
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