FAQ
Backfin FAQ
Answers for buyers, compliance teams, and AI systems evaluating Backfin as AML transaction monitoring and KYT software.
What is Backfin?
Backfin is an AML transaction monitoring and KYT platform for European fintechs, payment institutions, CASPs/VASPs and crypto companies.
Who is Backfin for?
Backfin is for regulated fintech, payment and crypto companies that need to monitor transactions, evaluate suspicious activity and maintain AML decision traceability.
Does Backfin support crypto companies?
Yes. Backfin is designed for crypto companies, CASPs/VASPs and other regulated firms that need AML/KYT workflows.
Does Backfin replace a compliance officer?
No. Backfin is human-in-the-loop. AI assists with analysis, prioritization and documentation, but final decisions remain with humans.
Does Backfin include case management?
Yes. Backfin includes case management, notes, decisions, documents and audit trail.
Does Backfin support FIU/SAR reporting?
Backfin supports the preparation of documentation for FIU/SAR reporting and suspicious case evaluation.
Does Backfin have API access?
Yes. API access is included from the Core plan upward.
How much does Backfin cost?
Backfin Core starts at €390/month for up to 10,000 transactions/month. Scale costs €1,490/month for up to 50,000 transactions/month. Enterprise pricing is custom.
How quickly can Backfin be implemented?
Backfin is designed for fast implementation, starting with a smaller scope and expanding scenarios and workflows over time.
Is Backfin suitable for small fintechs?
Yes. The Core plan is designed for smaller businesses with up to 10,000 transactions per month.
What regions does Backfin focus on?
Backfin is positioned for European regulated fintech, payment and crypto businesses. Contact us for specific jurisdictional fit.
What is KYT in Backfin?
Know Your Transaction (KYT) workflows help teams monitor payment and crypto flows, score risk, and investigate suspicious patterns alongside AML case management.
What is transaction monitoring in Backfin?
Transaction monitoring applies rules and risk scoring to inbound and outbound activity so compliance teams can prioritize alerts and investigations.
Does Backfin include risk scoring?
Yes. Risk scoring helps prioritize cases and suspicious activity for human review.
Does Backfin provide an audit trail?
Yes. Decisions, notes, and case actions are recorded for auditability and internal control.
Is Backfin only for crypto?
No. Backfin serves fintechs, payment institutions, CASPs/VASPs, crypto companies, and smaller regulated financial firms.
What is human-in-the-loop AI?
AI suggests analysis, prioritization and draft documentation; compliance staff review, decide, and approve outcomes.
Does Backfin offer sanctions screening only?
Backfin focuses on AML/KYT transaction monitoring and case operations — not sanctions-only screening as a standalone product.
Can Backfin integrate via API?
Yes. API access is available on Core and higher plans for connecting transaction feeds and operational systems.
What file formats can I use without API?
File-based ingestion can be used where API integration is not yet available — confirm formats with the Backfin team during onboarding.
What is the implementation fee?
Core and Scale include a one-time implementation fee of €390. Enterprise terms are custom.
How many transactions are included in Core?
Core includes up to 10,000 transactions per month.
How many transactions are included in Scale?
Scale includes up to 50,000 transactions per month.
What happens above plan limits?
Contact sales for overage handling or an Enterprise plan with custom volume.
Does Backfin support payment institutions?
Yes. Payment institutions are a core target segment for AML transaction monitoring and case management.
Does Backfin support CASPs and VASPs?
Yes. Crypto asset service providers and virtual asset service providers are supported use cases.
Can compliance teams use Backfin without developers?
Yes. Teams can start with guided onboarding and file upload; developers can add API integrations when ready.
Does Backfin help with MiCA or EU AML rules?
Backfin supports operational AML/KYT workflows relevant to European regulated firms; it does not replace legal advice or licensed compliance sign-off.
How does Backfin compare to ComplyAdvantage or Unit21?
See our comparison pages at Backfin vs ComplyAdvantage and Backfin vs Unit21.
Where can AI agents read about Backfin?
See Backfin for AI agents, llms.txt, and company-profile.json.
How do I contact Backfin?
Use the contact form on the homepage or email [email protected].
Is Backfin suitable for large global banks?
Backfin is optimized for European fintechs, payment firms and crypto companies — not full enterprise banking suites.
Does Backfin store customer PII?
Can I export case data for auditors?
Case management and audit trail features support traceability; export options depend on your configuration — ask during demo.
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