Frequently Asked Questions
What is BlinkID?
BlinkID is a document scanning solution that recognizes and extracts data from IDs, passports, driver's licenses, and other identity documents in real-time using AI-powered scanning technology.
Which types of identity documents can BlinkID scan?
BlinkID can scan various types of government issueed identity documents, including passports, national IDs, drivers licenses, resident IDs, visas and many more across over 140 countries. Please find the extensive list at our website: full list of supported documents.
What platforms does BlinkID support?
BlinkID is available as an on-device SDK for various platforms, such as iOS, Android, Cross Platform or web, or as a self-hosted API.
How does BlinkID protect personal data and ensure security?
BlinkID processes and extracts the data from identity documents on-device. Microblink has no access to PII data. Meaning that BlinkID is fully compliant with GDPR or any other data protection regulation.
How to implement BlinkID into my app?
BlinkID integration is quick and easy, usually taking developers just a few hours to get to the first scan. The UI is customizable to cater to any visual identity. Please read the technical documentation on how to integrate BlinkID for deeper understanding.
How accurate is BlinkID OCR?
BlinkID global accuracy is around 97%, for specific countries or regions please contact your sales representatives.
Can BlinkID catch fraudulent IDs?
BlinkID can perform simple validation checks, such as data comparison between visual zone and MRZ, but for a more comprehensive verification solution, inquire about BlinkID Verify with our sales team.
What are minimum OS versions that mobile BlinkID SDKs require?
BlinkID requires minimum versions of the following operating systems:
Android 21 or newer
iOS 13 or newer
Android 21 or newer
iOS 13 or newer
What happens if a scan fails?
The BlinkID SDK is robust and in cases where all required ID information can't be extracted, incomplete results will be provided without degrading the user experience. In the event that a live video feed is not achievable by the user, the SDK can process uploaded images of the front or front & back of the ID card as a fallback mechanism.
What if BlinkID doesn't support a document I need or a new version of document is released?
Microblink has a document experts team that monitors new document releases and constantly works on adding new document classes. If there is a need for a specific document that BlinkID doesn't support, make a request for supporting the document to your customer success or sales representative. As all of BlinkID components have been developed in-house, Microblink has the option to react to market needs without a bottleneck of external vendors.
What is the BlinkID SDK size?
SDK sizes vary depending on the platform used, however, it's generally ~10 MB compressed.
Can I try it out for free?
Yes, you can obtain 30-day free trial license via the Microblink Developer Hub. Developer hub can be accesed via the following link: https://developer.microblink.com
What scripts does BlinkID supports?
BlinkID supports latin, arabic, cyrilic and greek characters for extraction
Can BlinkID be localized to different languages?
The mobile SDK is localized on following languages: Arabic, Chinese simplified, Chinese traditional, Croatian, Czech, Dutch, Filipino, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Malay, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese. Custom localization is available for all platforms.
Can BlinkID be used with facial recognition?
Yes, BlinkID is a great first step in an overall KYC process. Since BlinkID extracts the face photo along with the document data, the photo can be used in a downstream biometric process.
What are the benefits of using BlinkID over manual data entry?
BlinkID automates data entry, significantly reducing the time and errors associated with manual input. It also provides a seamless user experience, improving overall efficiency and accuracy. This in turn results in decreased user dropoff.