Business September 3, 2024

How Pioneering People digitised all identity checks

profile picture Rachael Trotman 2 min read
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“Since implementing Yoti and having them check our 40k+ users’ identities, our experience so far has been seamless. Being a fintech platform where one of our main USPs is speed, it was vital that we partnered with a company that also valued that, alongside quality.” 

Rita Kastrati
CEO at Pioneering People

Pioneering People is a fintech matchmaking platform, connecting verified companies with verified workers. Pioneering people pays workers within 1-2 days of completing their shift and has a minimum hourly payment of £13.50 (above London Living Wage) per hour for all shifts. They work with companies in various industries including hospitality, retail and financial services.

We helped them:

  • Digitise their identity verification process.
  • Ensure that only verified people could sign up and apply for jobs.
  • Provide a quick and hassle-free user experience.

 

Solution: Identity verification
Industry: Fintech

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