Pricing

Simple pricing for South African ID validation

Individual checks are free. Upgrade when you need automation, bulk validation or team access.

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API Starter

For integrating into your app. 1,000 production API validations/month

R99/month

or R999/year — save 16%

Start API Starter

Professional

For teams and bulk workflows, with unlimited mobile app scanning

R299/month

or R2,990/year — save 17%

Start Professional

Billed monthly or annually.

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FeatureFreeAPI StarterProfessional
Single web checksUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimited
API accessDevelopment/test (free account)1,000 production calls/monthSingle + bulk · Fair-use unlimited*
Bulk validationNoNoYes
Android mobile app10-scan trial10-scan trialUnlimited scans · Unlimited devices
Team members—1 userUp to 5
Account requiredNo account for web checksYesYes

*Subject to fair usage. See fair usage policy.

Need to confirm who an ID number belongs to?

Check an ID number and name against Home Affairs records for R39.90. One-off payment, no subscription needed. A match emails you the details as a PDF, and you get a full refund if the name does not match.

Verify with Home Affairs

FAQ

Pricing questions

Can I use CheckID for free?

Yes. Single checks through the web checker are free and don't require an account. A free account includes an API test key for development.

When do I need the R99 API Starter plan?

When you want your software to submit individual ID numbers to CheckID automatically rather than manually using the web checker.

What's the difference between API Starter and Professional?

API Starter includes 1,000 individual production API calls per month from one integration. Professional adds bulk validation, team access, and fair-use unlimited volume.

Does CheckID charge per ID check?

The API Starter plan includes 1,000 production API checks per month. Professional includes unlimited single and bulk API access, subject to the fair-usage policy.

What happens if I exceed my API allowance?

API Starter includes 1,000 production API checks per month. If you use them, further production checks wait until the monthly reset or you upgrade. Professional remains fair-use unlimited.

Does CheckID verify against Home Affairs?

Not on these plans. The free checker and the API perform structural validation and do not query a government database. For a Home Affairs record check, order a separate one-off Home Affairs ID Verification for R39.90: it checks an ID number and name, emails you the details on a match and refunds you in full if the name does not match. No subscription is needed.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Paid plans are billed monthly or annually and you can cancel through your billing portal at any time. Single web checks remain free without a subscription.

Automate ID validation

API Starter, R99/month

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