Remitly Introduces Liquid's Online Identity Verification Service 'LIQUID eKYC'
Remitly Japan has adopted Liquid's online identity verification service 'LIQUID eKYC' for account registration on its international money transfer service. Users can now complete verification by simply uploading ID documents and a selfie via smartphone, enabling faster and more secure onboarding.
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- 📰 Published: June 15, 2026 at 22:00
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Liquid Inc., a member of the ELEMENTS Group (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Keiki Hasegawa; hereinafter "Liquid"), will provide its online identity verification service "LIQUID eKYC" for account registration on the international money transfer service operated by Remitly Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Xuewei Gong, Gabriel Gong; hereinafter "Remitly Japan").
Remitly is an international money transfer service that enables fast and secure transfers to over 170 countries. Recipients can receive funds fee-free via cash pickup, bank account, or mobile wallet. With the integration of LIQUID eKYC, users can now complete identity verification online by simply photographing their identification documents and a selfie.
In Japan, businesses are required by the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds to verify customer identities and My Number (Japanese social security number) during account opening. LIQUID eKYC is designed to comply with complex regulatory requirements that vary by use case. It is particularly beneficial for foreign-owned companies, for which My Number management poses significant compliance challenges. Additionally, LIQUID eKYC offers a dedicated support team for foreign enterprises, providing full implementation and operational support in English, including regulatory compliance assistance.
■ About Remitly
Remitly is a digital international money transfer service operating in over 175 countries, built on the pillars of low cost, speed, and trust. Supporting diverse payout methods such as cash pickup, bank deposits, and mobile wallets, Remitly makes international money transfers more accessible. With the adoption of LIQUID eKYC, users can now complete account registration by simply taking photos of their ID and face using a smartphone—making the process to start sending money simpler than ever.
Website: https://www.remitly.com/jp/ja
■ About "LIQUID eKYC," Ranked No. 1 in Japan's eKYC Market for 7 Consecutive Years※1
LIQUID eKYC is a service that enables online completion of identity verification for online contracts, account registration, and account opening. It supports document capture (e.g., driver’s license, My Number card) or IC chip reading, facial photo matching, and public personal authentication (JPKI / Mobile JPKI). It also supports age verification for services like student discounts. Leveraging proprietary AI, biometric authentication, and OCR technologies, LIQUID eKYC achieves a low user drop-off rate from start to finish. The ELEMENTS Group has processed over 150 million identity verifications and serves more than 700 corporate clients.
Website: https://liquidinc.asia/liquid-ekyc/
Public Authentication Page: https://liquidinc.asia/jpki/
※1 ITR, "ITR Market View: Identity and Access Management / Personal Authentication Security Market 2026" – eKYC Market: Vendor Revenue Share (FY2019–FY2025 Forecast)
■ About Liquid Inc.
Liquid aims to create a seamless world where all 8 billion people can easily and securely access any service in their natural state, by making authentication invisible through biometric technology. In line with the growing trend of online identity verification in financial transactions (under the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds), mobile phone contracts (under the Act on Prevention of Unauthorized Use of Mobile Phones), secondhand goods purchases (under the Secondhand Goods Business Act), real estate transactions, and C2C platforms, Liquid provides cross-industry fraud detection mechanisms. The company continues to pursue both usability and security.
Headquarters: 5F, Nihonbashi Life Science Building 3, 3-8-3 Nihonbashi Honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
CEO: Keiki Hasegawa
Founded: December 2018
Business: Image and big data analytics specialized in biometric information and behavior (e.g., LIQUID eKYC, LIQUID Auth)
Website: https://liquidinc.asia
Service Websites:
Identity Verification Service "LIQUID eKYC": https://liquidinc.asia/liquid-ekyc/
Authentication Service "LIQUID Auth": https://liquidinc.asia/liquid-auth/
Digital ID Wallet "PASS": https://liquidinc.asia/smartcity/
Digital ID Wallet for Foreigners "GPASS": https://liquidinc.asia/gpass/
■ About ELEMENTS Inc.
Headquarters: 5F, Nihonbashi Life Science Building 3, 3-8-3 Nihonbashi Honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
CEO: Keiki Hasegawa
Stock Code: TSE Growth Market 5246
Founded: December 2013
Business: Development and provision of personal authentication solutions using biometrics, image analysis, and machine learning; personalized optimization solutions for lifestyle domains (food, clothing, housing); and cloud services for personal data management.
Website: https://elementsinc.jp/
*Company names, product names, and service names mentioned in this press release are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Remitly is an international money transfer service that enables fast and secure transfers to over 170 countries. Recipients can receive funds fee-free via cash pickup, bank account, or mobile wallet. With the integration of LIQUID eKYC, users can now complete identity verification online by simply photographing their identification documents and a selfie.
In Japan, businesses are required by the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds to verify customer identities and My Number (Japanese social security number) during account opening. LIQUID eKYC is designed to comply with complex regulatory requirements that vary by use case. It is particularly beneficial for foreign-owned companies, for which My Number management poses significant compliance challenges. Additionally, LIQUID eKYC offers a dedicated support team for foreign enterprises, providing full implementation and operational support in English, including regulatory compliance assistance.
■ About Remitly
Remitly is a digital international money transfer service operating in over 175 countries, built on the pillars of low cost, speed, and trust. Supporting diverse payout methods such as cash pickup, bank deposits, and mobile wallets, Remitly makes international money transfers more accessible. With the adoption of LIQUID eKYC, users can now complete account registration by simply taking photos of their ID and face using a smartphone—making the process to start sending money simpler than ever.
Website: https://www.remitly.com/jp/ja
■ About "LIQUID eKYC," Ranked No. 1 in Japan's eKYC Market for 7 Consecutive Years※1
LIQUID eKYC is a service that enables online completion of identity verification for online contracts, account registration, and account opening. It supports document capture (e.g., driver’s license, My Number card) or IC chip reading, facial photo matching, and public personal authentication (JPKI / Mobile JPKI). It also supports age verification for services like student discounts. Leveraging proprietary AI, biometric authentication, and OCR technologies, LIQUID eKYC achieves a low user drop-off rate from start to finish. The ELEMENTS Group has processed over 150 million identity verifications and serves more than 700 corporate clients.
Website: https://liquidinc.asia/liquid-ekyc/
Public Authentication Page: https://liquidinc.asia/jpki/
※1 ITR, "ITR Market View: Identity and Access Management / Personal Authentication Security Market 2026" – eKYC Market: Vendor Revenue Share (FY2019–FY2025 Forecast)
■ About Liquid Inc.
Liquid aims to create a seamless world where all 8 billion people can easily and securely access any service in their natural state, by making authentication invisible through biometric technology. In line with the growing trend of online identity verification in financial transactions (under the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds), mobile phone contracts (under the Act on Prevention of Unauthorized Use of Mobile Phones), secondhand goods purchases (under the Secondhand Goods Business Act), real estate transactions, and C2C platforms, Liquid provides cross-industry fraud detection mechanisms. The company continues to pursue both usability and security.
Headquarters: 5F, Nihonbashi Life Science Building 3, 3-8-3 Nihonbashi Honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
CEO: Keiki Hasegawa
Founded: December 2018
Business: Image and big data analytics specialized in biometric information and behavior (e.g., LIQUID eKYC, LIQUID Auth)
Website: https://liquidinc.asia
Service Websites:
Identity Verification Service "LIQUID eKYC": https://liquidinc.asia/liquid-ekyc/
Authentication Service "LIQUID Auth": https://liquidinc.asia/liquid-auth/
Digital ID Wallet "PASS": https://liquidinc.asia/smartcity/
Digital ID Wallet for Foreigners "GPASS": https://liquidinc.asia/gpass/
■ About ELEMENTS Inc.
Headquarters: 5F, Nihonbashi Life Science Building 3, 3-8-3 Nihonbashi Honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
CEO: Keiki Hasegawa
Stock Code: TSE Growth Market 5246
Founded: December 2013
Business: Development and provision of personal authentication solutions using biometrics, image analysis, and machine learning; personalized optimization solutions for lifestyle domains (food, clothing, housing); and cloud services for personal data management.
Website: https://elementsinc.jp/
*Company names, product names, and service names mentioned in this press release are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
FAQ
What is Remitly?
Remitly is a digital international money transfer service available in over 175 countries, known for low fees, speed, and reliability.
What is LIQUID eKYC?
An online identity verification service using AI and biometric authentication to quickly verify users via document and selfie capture.
Why did Remitly Japan adopt LIQUID eKYC?
To simplify account registration and ensure secure, compliant identity verification, especially for foreign users and My Number requirements.
What benefits do users gain from LIQUID eKYC?
Users can complete verification entirely online via smartphone—no in-person visit needed, faster and safer onboarding.
How proven is Liquid's technology?
With over 150 million verifications and 700+ corporate clients, Liquid has ranked No.1 in Japan's eKYC market for 7 years.