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NBFC KYC Video VCIP Compliance India — Digital Identity 2026

RBI's KYC Master Directions require NBFCs conducting digital customer onboarding to implement Video-based Customer Identification Process (V-CIP). Video KYC enables a fully paperless, physically non-present KYC — the customer verifies their identity over a live video session without visiting a branch. This is a game-changer for NBFCs serving borrowers across geographies.

What V-CIP Requires (RBI Master Directions)

Session Requirements

Live video session between the customer and a trained bank/NBFC official
Official must be in India during the session
Session recorded and stored for 5 years
Location data captured (customer must be physically in India)

Identity Verification

OVD (Officially Valid Document): Aadhaar, Passport, Driving Licence, Voter ID
Aadhaar number: last 4 digits captured (full number not collected per UIDAI guidelines)
PAN verification: physical PAN shown to camera, number verified against ITD API
Facial biometric match: live face matched against OVD photo
Liveness detection: proof that a real person is present (not a photo or video)
Randomised question to verify customer identity is real and voluntary

Technical Requirements

End-to-end encrypted video session
Minimum video quality: 480p
Audio-video sync maintained throughout
Session timestamp and geolocation recorded

Audit Requirements

Complete session video stored: accessible to RBI auditors
KYC audit trail: decision, official who conducted session, timestamp
Rejection log: reason for failed V-CIP sessions

MICS V-CIP Integration

MICS integrates with RBI-approved V-CIP service providers and embeds the workflow within the NBFC's loan origination system:

Pre-Session (Automated)

Aadhaar OTP eKYC: customer shares name, address, DOB from UIDAI without revealing Aadhaar number
PAN verification: name match between Aadhaar data and ITD records
CIBIL soft check: bureau pre-screening before committing officer time to V-CIP
Appointment scheduling: slot booking for video session

V-CIP Session (Live)

Customer joins via secure video link (browser or app, no app download required)
NBFC officer verifies customer identity against OVD shown on camera
Aadhaar last 4 digits confirmed
PAN shown and photographed
Liveness check: blink, turn head — AI plus officer confirmation
Location captured: customer must be in India
Random question: confirm voluntary and aware participation
Officer takes decision: approved / rejected / refer for further check

Post-Session (Automated)

Session video encrypted and stored
KYC data extracted from session: name, DOB, address, PAN, photo
Facial match score logged
KYC record linked to loan application
Applicant notified: V-CIP complete, loan processing continues

Aadhaar eKYC (Without V-CIP)

For lower-risk products, MICS also supports Aadhaar OTP eKYC:

Customer enters Aadhaar number and receives OTP on registered mobile
UIDAI API returns: name, DOB, gender, address, photo
No V-CIP session required for this method
Limitation: Aadhaar eKYC is treated as limited KYC — not suitable for all NBFC products

Business Loan KYC

For business loan applicants, MICS extends the KYC framework:

Director/proprietor personal KYC: V-CIP or Aadhaar eKYC
Business verification: GST portal (GSTIN status, filing history), MCA (company registration, director list), UDYAM (MSME registration)
Bank account verification: penny drop — Rs. 1 credit to verify account and name match

V-CIP Partner Integration

MICS integrates with certified V-CIP providers:

Digio
IDfy
AuthBridge
SignDesk
Hyperverge

The partner is selected based on the NBFC's existing vendor relationships and compliance requirements.

Pricing

V-CIP integration (one-time): Rs. 60,000
Per V-CIP session cost: Rs. 50-150 per session (charged by V-CIP provider, passed through)
KYC compliance module: included in NBFC software subscription

Free V-CIP integration consultation: +91 9355273535 | admin@mics.asia