What is Verifile Limited?
Verifile is a UK-focused background screening and CV verification platform that enables employers to verify candidate and employee information across the UK and more than 200 countries globally. The platform supports the full spectrum of pre- and post-employment screening from a single cloud-based system.
Key Features
Criminal record checks including DBS (Basic, Standard, Enhanced), Disclosure Scotland, PVG, and AccessNI, with direct DBS integration delivering 92% of Basic DBS results within 24 hours. Right to Work checks with government-approved digital identity verification. Employment history and educational qualification verification. Credit and financial checks. Professional membership verification. Open media and adverse media searches. Personal and employer reference checks. BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) vetting packages.
Integration and Platform
A RESTful API connects Verifile with applicant tracking systems and HR platforms including Workable, Greenhouse, Workday, Eploy, Tribepad, Bullhorn, and others — supporting over 1,000 check types via API. Cloud-based candidate and client portals provide real-time dashboards, MI reporting, and analytics. The platform maintains 99.9% availability (achieving 99.99% in its most recent reporting period) and meets WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards.
Who It Serves
HR teams, recruitment professionals, and compliance officers across financial services, healthcare, education, security, government, legal, and retail sectors. Configurable packages and a-la-carte ordering accommodate organisations of all sizes with custom pricing tailored to volume and requirements.
Security and Accreditations
Verifile states they currently hold ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 22301, Cyber Essentials Plus, and NSI Gold for Security Vetting certifications, and that they are PBSA-accredited. All data is stored in the UK.
Candidate and Client Support
Dedicated Client Success Managers and Candidate Support Teams are assigned to each account. The platform supports candidate-entry and client-entry workflows with customisable account structures including sub-accounts, branches, and departments.
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Screenshot of the full menu of identity checks — from instant digital identity verification against a UK Government-approved scheme to global passport validation and 360-degree background reports — and filter by subject or check type to build the right package for each role.
