BrightChecks is identity verification software designed for compliance-driven work. It helps accounting practices, company secretarial teams and ACSPs manage identity verification through a central dashboard with real-time tracking, secure record storage and audit-ready reporting .

BrightChecks can be used in three main ways:

• as a standalone product purchased directly through the Bright website
• with BrightManager for connected practice workflows
• with Inform Direct for identity verification linked to incorporation and appointment processes

What BrightChecks is for

BrightChecks is designed to support end-to-end identity verification management. It is particularly useful where you need to:

• manage multiple checks in one place
• monitor verification progress centrally
• maintain inspection-ready compliance records
• support Companies House and ECCTA-related workflows

Ways to get started

Option 1: Buy BrightChecks as a standalone tool

BrightChecks is available directly from the Bright website using the Buy Now route . The website presents BrightChecks as a standalone product with:

• its own dashboard
• credit-based pricing
• centralised status tracking
• audit-ready reporting

BrightChecks pricing is based on credits:

• ID Basic includes biometric verification and costs 4 credits per check
• ID Enhanced includes biometric verification plus enhanced checks for address validation, date of birth confirmation and mortality screening, and costs 5 credits per check

Credit bundles start from Tier 1 pricing for 1–19 credits at £1.00 per credit + VAT .

Option 2: Use BrightChecks with BrightManager

BrightChecks integrates with BrightManager so firms can:

• pull through client names and email addresses automatically
• start identity checks directly from the client record
• store verification personal codes against the client record

Option 3: Use BrightChecks with Inform Direct

BrightChecks also integrates with Inform Direct to support ECCTA compliance by linking identity verification to incorporation and appointment workflows. Verification personal codes can be stored securely against client records to support ongoing compliance .

Step-by-step: getting started

1. Choose how you want to use BrightChecks

Decide whether you want to:

• buy BrightChecks directly as a standalone tool
• use it through BrightManager
• use it alongside Inform Direct

2. Get access to BrightChecks

If you are purchasing directly, use the Buy Now option on the BrightChecks website .
If you are using BrightManager or Inform Direct, access will be part of your connected Bright workflow .

3. Decide which check type you need

BrightChecks offers two levels of identity verification:

• ID Basic: biometric verification
• ID Enhanced: biometric verification plus address validation, date of birth confirmation and mortality screening

4. Add your client details

BrightChecks supports secure client verification via mobile or browser .
If using BrightManager or Inform Direct, key client details can be pulled through automatically to reduce manual entry .

5. Send the check

Once the client details are ready, send the verification request. BrightChecks is designed to provide a professional client experience with clear instructions and a mobile-optimised journey .

6. Ask the client to complete the check

Clients complete their identity verification through a mobile-optimised or browser-based experience, typically in under five minutes .

7. Track progress in the dashboard

BrightChecks provides real-time verification tracking with clear status updates such as:

• Pending
• Passed
• Rejected

This allows you to see who is verified, who needs follow-up and who has failed verification .

8. Retain the record

Every verification attempt is recorded automatically, creating a complete audit trail to support compliance and record-keeping requirements .

Key features new users should know

When you first start using BrightChecks, the main features you will rely on are:

• centralised compliance control
• real-time verification tracking
• mobile-friendly client verification
• time-saving automation
• deadline monitoring
• complete audit trails

Best practice for new users

To get started smoothly:

• choose whether you need standalone BrightChecks or an integrated workflow
• decide whether ID Basic or ID Enhanced is appropriate for your use case
• make sure client names and email addresses are accurate before sending checks
• monitor the dashboard regularly for pending or failed checks
• keep records for compliance and audit purposes

Quick summary

BrightChecks can be started in three ways:

1. Buy it directly through the Bright website and use it as a standalone tool
2. Use it with BrightManager for connected client workflows
3. Use it with Inform Direct for ECCTA and company secretarial workflows

In all cases, BrightChecks gives you a central place to send, track and retain identity verification checks in a compliance-focused workflow