Global Sanctions Lists, Screened in One Call

Screen customers, vendors and payments against 80+ sanctions lists from OFAC, the EU, the UN, the UK and authorities worldwide. Data is refreshed every 60 minutes and screened through a fast ~350 ms API, the web portal or your CRM.

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Sanctions Data You Can Rely On

Coverage, freshness and matching quality decide whether a screening program holds up.

Comprehensive List Coverage

80+ sanctions lists from national authorities and international bodies in every region, included on every plan.

Updated Every 60 Minutes

Lists are refreshed hourly, with timestamps you can audit, so a new designation reaches your screening within the hour.

Smart Matching Technology

AI and NLP matching reduces false positives and false negatives, so real matches surface and the noise does not.

Global Sanctions List Coverage

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Several sources publish more than one list. OFAC, the Bureau of Industry and Security and the US Department of State each cover multiple lists in a single source.

How Sanctions Lists Work

What sits behind every sanctions list, and why coverage across many lists matters.

Who Issues Them

Governments and international bodies designate individuals, companies, vessels and aircraft. Each list reflects the foreign policy and security goals of its issuer.

What a Listing Means

Restrictions vary by list and program, from full asset freezes and bans on any dealings to narrower limits on financing, trade or specific sectors.

How Often They Change

Lists change without a fixed schedule, sometimes several times a week. sanctions.io refreshes its data every 60 minutes, so new designations are screened within the hour.

Why One List Is Not Enough

Lists only partly overlap. A party designated by the EU or the UK may not appear on an OFAC list, so screening needs to cover every list that applies where you do business.

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AI and NLP Powered Name Matching

Matching built on natural language processing and machine learning, so the variants that defeat a string comparison still match, and the names that only look alike stop generating false positives.

Transliteration, nicknames, spelling errors and honorifics Fewer false positives No real match slipping through

Solutions for Any Sanctions Screening Workflow

The same 80+ lists and the same matching, wherever screening needs to run. Pick a workflow to see how it works.

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Sanctions Screening vs Sanctions Monitoring: When to Choose Which
Sanctions screening and monitoring are two distinct yet complementary approaches that form the backbone of an effective sanctions compliance program. Screening involves checking names or transactions against watchlists at key moments (such as onboarding or payment processing) to prevent prohibited activity from occurring. Monitoring, on the other hand, is an ongoing process that tracks customer behavior, ownership changes, and geopolitical developments to identify emerging or indirect sanctions risks. While screening provides immediate frontline protection, monitoring captures threats that evolve over time. The most resilient compliance frameworks combine both practices, supported by clean data, calibrated tools, strong governance, and continuous training. Organizations should align their use of screening and monitoring with their specific risk profile, regulatory obligations, and operational complexity.
Understanding OFAC Sanctions Lists: A Comprehensive Guide
The OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control) sanctions lists are essential tools used by the U.S. government to enforce foreign policy and national security objectives by targeting individuals, organisations, and countries involved in activities like terrorism, corruption, or arms proliferation. These lists—such as the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List and various non-SDN lists—restrict access to the U.S. financial system and prohibit transactions with listed entities. While centred in the United States, the global impact of OFAC sanctions means businesses worldwide must remain compliant to avoid severe penalties or reputational damage. With tools like the Sanctions List Search and downloadable datasets, OFAC facilitates screening and compliance efforts, making it crucial for companies to implement regular monitoring, staff training, and legal oversight to mitigate risks.
How Long Is Someone a PEP? Declassification, Family Members, and Where to Draw the Line
A minister leaves office. How long do you keep treating them as a PEP? Their spouse, their business partner, their adult child? FATF, the EU, the UK, and the US all answer this differently, and most firms have never actually compared the four side by side. This post lays out the real positions, the scope question around relatives and close associates, and the governance point that ties it together.
Setting Sanctions and PEP Match Thresholds: Why They Shouldn't Be the Same Number
Most firms set one fuzzy-matching threshold at implementation and apply it to every list they screen, including sanctions and PEP data, without ever revisiting the decision. This post argues that's a configuration accident, not a risk decision, and walks through why sanctions and PEP screening deserve different settings, with worked examples across payments, B2B onboarding, and insurance.
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