KYC & AML Compliance Consultancy

When your bank asks questions,
we give you the answers.

KYC, AML and Source of Funds requests can be confusing and stressful — especially when your account is at risk. We help you respond correctly, confidently, and quickly.

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11+Years in compliance
KPMGQuality Control
DeloitteFinancial Crime QA
Bank of
New York
VP Sanctions & AML
Eversheds
Sutherland
Senior FC Analyst

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Why People Come to Us

Situations we handle every day

Confusing bank letters

Your bank has sent a formal request for documents or information. You don't fully understand what they're asking for — or why.

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Frozen or restricted account

Payments are being held or your account has been restricted. You need a professional, well-structured response to get things moving.

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Source of Funds questions

Your bank wants to know where your money came from — property sale, inheritance, crypto, business income. We help you explain it clearly.

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Business KYC reviews

Your business bank has triggered a review, asking for documentation on ownership, structure and trading activity. We prepare the full pack.

Our Services

Expert support — for individuals and businesses

Every case is handled personally by Bilal Akhtar — a former Vice President with 11+ years across KPMG, Deloitte, Bank of New York and Eversheds Sutherland.

For Individuals

Personal Account Support

Navigate personal account reviews and source of funds requests with confidence. From £99.

  • KYC document pack preparation
  • Source of Funds & Wealth narratives
  • Account freeze & restriction support
  • Sanctions & adverse-media explanations
  • Bank response drafting
For Businesses

Business Compliance Packs

Reduce payment delays and operational disruption. From £99.

  • Full KYC/AML Information Pack creation
  • Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) support
  • UBO / Ownership & Control documentation
  • Multi-jurisdictional operations
  • EDD / periodic review packs
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How It Works

Simple process, professional results

01

Free consultation

Share your bank's letter. We review it, explain what they need, and outline how we can help — at no charge.

02

Document collection

We provide a personalised checklist and guide you through collecting everything needed efficiently.

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Drafting & review

We write the narrative explanations, structure your evidence, and assemble a complete bank-ready pack.

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Submission & follow-up

You submit to your bank. If they come back with further questions, we support you through those too.

Why Choose KYCifi

Expert compliance knowledge, working for you

No one should feel terrified or alone when navigating the financial system. We're here to make sure you're supported by an expert who genuinely cares.

Bank-ready thinking

We know how compliance teams review responses — and we structure yours to meet exactly those standards, first time.

Complex cases welcome

Experience with complex entities, trusts, crypto and multi-country activity — that's where we add the most value.

Clear documentation

Structured narratives that are easy for compliance reviewers to follow — reducing the chance of further questions.

Plain English, always

We translate complex bank queries into clear, actionable steps — with complete confidentiality at every stage.

Time-saving

We focus on exactly what the bank needs — reducing back-and-forth and avoiding unnecessary documentation.

Nationwide service

Meet us in person at our Manchester office, or work with us remotely by video or phone — wherever you are in the UK.

Compliance Insights

Understanding what your bank actually wants

For Individuals

Your bank is asking for Source of Funds. Here's what that actually means

A Source of Funds request doesn't mean you're suspected of anything. It means your bank needs to understand where your money came from. Here's how to respond correctly.

  • The difference between Source of Funds and Source of Wealth
  • What documents banks actually want to see
  • How crypto, property sales and inheritance are treated
  • What happens if you don't respond — or respond incorrectly
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For Businesses

Why banks ask for so much — and why most business responses fail

Business KYC reviews are far more complex than personal ones. An incomplete response almost always generates further questions — and more delay.

  • What a complete KYC/AML Information Pack should include
  • How to document UBO and complex ownership structures
  • EDD — what triggers it and what to provide
  • Trading address confirmation and what banks need to verify it
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Common Questions

Frequently asked

Banks are legally required to verify who their customers are and where their money comes from. KYC checks verify your identity and address. AML checks look at your financial activity and the origins of funds. If something triggers their systems — a large transfer, a crypto transaction, an inheritance — they may ask for detailed documentation.
Absolutely. Confidentiality is fundamental to what we do. We operate under strict professional obligations and will never share your information with any third party without your explicit consent.
Banks are required by law to conduct these checks. If you don't respond adequately, they are likely to restrict or close your account. This can affect your credit record, make it harder to open accounts elsewhere, and — in serious cases — result in a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) being filed with the National Crime Agency.
Most cases can be turned around within 48–72 hours of receiving all necessary information from you. More complex cases may take a little longer. We always work to your deadline.
We can't guarantee any specific outcome — ultimately the bank makes that decision. What we can guarantee is that your response will be as strong, comprehensive and professionally presented as possible. With over 11 years of senior experience in KYC and AML compliance, we know exactly what banks need to see.
Your initial consultation is completely free. Services start from £99 for individuals and £99 for businesses. All fees are fixed and agreed in writing before any work begins — no hidden costs, no hourly billing.
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Let's talk about your situation — free of charge

Your initial consultation is completely free and confidential. In 15 minutes, we'll review your bank's request, explain your options clearly, and tell you exactly what we can do to help — with no obligation to proceed.

  • Free 15-minute consultation with a compliance expert
  • Review of your bank's specific request — at no charge
  • Clear action plan and documentation checklist
  • Transparent, fixed-fee pricing from £99 — no surprises
  • Complete confidentiality guaranteed
No cost, no commitment. If we're not the right fit, we'll tell you honestly — and point you in the right direction.

Schedule Your Call

Book a free 15-minute call — by video, phone, or in person at our Manchester office.

📹Video call (Zoom / Teams)
📞Phone call — UK & international
📍In person — Manchester office
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What We Do

Services built around your situation

Every case is different. We provide tailored compliance support — whether you're an individual facing a personal account review or a business navigating complex due diligence.

For Individuals

Personal Account Support

Banks send KYC and AML requests to individuals every day — often triggered by completely legitimate transactions. We help you respond correctly, confidently, and quickly.

Whether your account has been restricted, payments are being held, or you've received a confusing letter — we handle it.

Initial consultation
Free
No charge, no commitment. Services from £99 thereafter.

What's included

  • Initial case review and bank request analysis
  • Identification of all documentation required
  • Structured narrative drafting (Source of Funds, Source of Wealth)
  • Evidence checklist tailored to your specific case
  • Bank-ready response pack, formatted for compliance review
  • Support until the bank confirms resolution

Common situations we handle

  • Property purchase proceeds — explaining the sale of a home, inheritance, or overseas property
  • Cryptocurrency — documenting gains, exchange records, and crypto history
  • Gifts and inheritances — structured evidence of gifted funds or inherited wealth
  • Business income — explaining dividends, director's loans or business income
  • Overseas transfers — clarifying the source of international transfers
  • Account reactivation — responding to reactivation requests after dormancy

How the process works

01

Free consultation

You share your bank's letter. We review it and explain exactly what they're asking for and why.

02

Document collection

We provide a personalised checklist and guide you through gathering all required evidence.

03

Drafting & review

We write the narrative and assemble your full response pack. You review and approve before submission.

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Submission & follow-up

You submit to your bank. If they come back with further questions, we support you through those too.

For Businesses

Business Compliance Packs

KYC and AML reviews can disrupt operations, delay payments, and put banking relationships at risk. We help you respond professionally — satisfying even the most rigorous compliance teams.

From simple SME reviews to complex multi-jurisdictional EDD requests, we prepare documentation that compliance teams understand and approve.

Initial consultation
Free
No charge, no commitment. Business services from £99.

What's included

  • Full KYC/AML Information Pack creation
  • Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) mapping and declarations
  • Corporate structure documentation and narrative
  • Source of Funds and business activity explanations
  • Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) response preparation
  • Trading address confirmation letters
  • ID document certification support
  • Ongoing compliance support as your structure evolves

Business types we support

  • Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) — straightforward KYC reviews triggered by account activity
  • Import/export and trading companies — payment delays and correspondent banking requirements
  • Holding companies and group structures — complex ownership documentation for EDD
  • Property and development companies — Source of Funds for large transactions
  • Crypto and fintech businesses — specialist support for digital asset environments
  • International businesses — multi-jurisdictional beneficial ownership documentation

Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)

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Full EDD Response Packs

Comprehensive documentation for high-risk designations — structured to meet your regulator's expectations.

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PEP Documentation

Politically Exposed Person documentation, source of wealth narratives and supporting evidence.

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Correspondent Banking

Information packs formatted to satisfy correspondent banking due diligence requirements.

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Regulatory Re-review

Ownership structure certification and support when your bank triggers a periodic review.

Specialist Service

Sanctions & Adverse Media Screening

Sanctions screening is a regulatory requirement for many regulated businesses — but conducting it properly requires specialist expertise that most firms simply don't have in-house. We've worked with professional firms where screening was being carried out in-house and identified significant gaps in the process.

We can conduct sanctions, PEP and adverse media screening on behalf of businesses and individuals — carried out by a specialist expert in this field. Faster, more accurate, and often at a lower cost than in-house resource.

Sanctions screening PEP checks Adverse media screening Individuals & businesses
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Transparent Pricing

Clear fees, no surprises

All prices are fixed and agreed in writing before any work begins. Prices shown are introductory rates.

Start here — no cost, no commitment
Free initial review + 15-minute consultation
We review your bank's letter and tell you exactly how we can help — at no charge.
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Service Packages
Individuals
ServicePrice
Know Your Customer (KYC) checkFrom £199
Account restriction / freeze supportFrom £199
Sanctions / adverse-media explanationFrom £199
Source of Funds / Wealth explanationFrom £199
AML review / bank review supportFrom £99
Response drafting (email / letter)From £99
Businesses
ServicePrice
Business KYC Information PackFrom £299
EDD / periodic review packFrom £399
UBO / Ownership & Control packFrom £299
Source of Funds / Wealth packFrom £299
Transaction / activity explanationFrom £199
Trading address confirmation letterFrom £99
Add-ons — available with any service

Urgent Turnaround

+25–50%

24–48 hour case completion when you have a tight deadline or imminent account restriction.

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Follow-up Response

From £99

If your bank comes back with further questions after your initial submission, we handle the follow-up.

Additional Entity or Director

From £99

Extra UBO, director, shareholder or connected entity requiring documentation within a business pack.

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Ongoing Support Retainer

From £99/mo

Monthly retained support — ideal for businesses with regular compliance reviews or ongoing monitoring needs.

All pricing is agreed in writing before work begins. Introductory rates — prices will increase as the practice grows. Complex cases priced on consultation.
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Why KYCifi vs. other options

DIY Response KYCifi Solicitor
Compliance-specific expertiseVaries
Bank-ready structured response
Source of Funds / Wealth narrative
Fixed, transparent fees
Former institutional professional
48–72 hr turnaround
Complex / multi-jurisdictionalVaries
EDD & UBO support
Manchester in-person optionVaries
Questions

Services FAQ

Most individual cases can be completed within 48–72 hours of receiving all necessary documents. Business cases typically take 3–5 working days depending on complexity. If you have an urgent deadline, tell us and we'll prioritise your case.
No — we work remotely with most clients by video or phone. However, if you'd prefer to meet face-to-face, you're very welcome to visit our Manchester office. We work with clients across the UK and internationally.
This is included in our service. If your bank requests additional information following your response, we support you through those follow-up requests. Our goal is resolution — not just a single submission.
Yes, although this is more complex. We can help you understand why, prepare documentation for a formal complaint or appeal, and advise on approaching a new banking provider with the right documentation in place.
Very unlikely. In over 11 years working in compliance, we've encountered exceptionally complex cases — multi-jurisdictional structures, politically exposed persons, high-value cryptocurrency portfolios, and more. Book a free consultation and we'll tell you honestly whether we can help.
Yes. While we focus on UK banking issues, we regularly work with clients who have international connections — overseas income, foreign property, multi-jurisdictional ownership structures. We work by video and phone with clients across the world.

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About KYCifi

Expert guidance. On your side.

KYCifi was founded by Bilal Akhtar after more than a decade at some of the UK's most respected financial institutions. His mission is simple: to make sure no one feels alone or overwhelmed when their bank comes asking questions.

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A Message From Our Founder

Bilal Akhtar — a lifetime in financial integrity

Founder & Lead Compliance Consultant

I began my career in the fraud department at RBS. Since then, I have dedicated my professional life to the complex world of financial compliance — working with some of the UK's most respected institutions, including KPMG, Deloitte, Bank of New York, and Eversheds Sutherland.

Through over a decade of handling Anti-Money Laundering, Sanctions and KYC reviews, I gained a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape. I've seen the financial world evolve — and I understand the immense pressure both institutions and customers face in today's heightened regulatory environment.

In my years as a compliance professional, I noticed a painful disconnect. Banks are required by law to tighten their controls. But for the customer, these requests often come as a shock.

  • Unnecessary stress: Customers feeling investigated rather than supported — often for completely legitimate transactions.
  • Communication gaps: Complex requests that lead to confusion, incomplete responses, and frozen accounts.
  • Operational friction: The time and cost of gathering the right information — without knowing exactly what the bank actually needs to see.

I realised there was a desperate need for an expert advocate — someone who understands the language of compliance and can help bridge the gap between a bank's requirements and a customer's peace of mind.

At the end of the day, I am driven by a simple mission: to be helpful. No one should feel terrified or alone when navigating the complexities of the financial system. I am here to ensure you are supported by an expert who genuinely cares.

— Bilal Akhtar, Founder of KYCifi

Because I have spent over 11 years managing these exact processes at a senior level, I bring three things to your side of the table. Clarity — I help you understand exactly why a request is being made and how to respond accurately. Efficiency — my background allows me to navigate the process quickly, saving you time and avoiding costly back-and-forth. And advocacy — I act as your professional liaison to ensure your bank receives what it needs, while you maintain your peace of mind.

I have an office in Manchester where clients are welcome to meet face-to-face. We also work with clients across the UK and internationally by video and phone. Whatever your situation, I'm here to help.

What We Stand For

Our principles

KYCifi was built around values that matter in an industry where trust and confidentiality are everything.

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Confidentiality above all

Everything you share with us is treated with absolute discretion. We will never share your information without your explicit consent.

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Honesty, even when it's uncomfortable

If we can't help you, we'll tell you. If your case is difficult, we'll say so — and tell you what can be done about it.

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No judgment

Banks trigger reviews for all kinds of legitimate reasons. We treat every client with the same respect and professionalism regardless of their situation.

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Fixed fees, always

You'll never receive an unexpected invoice. Every fee is agreed in writing before work begins.

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