# Banking

## Transforming Account Recovery for Banks with Verifiable Credentials

Indicio Proven provides comprehensive verifiable credential solutions for rapid, remote onboarding, seamless account access and reusable (with expiration) Know-Your-Customer (KYC) checks.&#x20;

By issuing a biometric template as a verifiable credential, institutions have a powerful way to verify liveness without having to store biometric data — and they can implement simple, instant workflows to defeat AI-generated identity fraud

## Account recovery made easy

Indicio Proven offers an innovative, decentralized identity solution that transforms account recovery by leveraging verifiable credentials within a digital wallet. This solution enables secure, frictionless identity for quick account recovery while reducing operational costs and improving compliance readiness.

### How It Works

1. Issue a Recovery Credential:

Upon account creation, the bank issues a recovery verifiable credential (VC) to the customer. This credential is stored in the customer’s digital wallet within their banking app. The credential is cryptographically secure, private, and tamper-proof.

2. Self-Service Recovery Process:

If a customer needs to recover their account, they simply present their VC via their secure digital wallet. The bank verifies the credential providing instant and reliable credential validation, no knowledge-based authentication (KBA) or passwords required.

3. Enhanced Security Measures:&#x20;

Biometrics can be bound with the verifiable credential for added security, ensuring compliance with banking regulations.

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## Why Indicio Proven?

* Interoperable: Compatible with major digital wallet providers and existing banking systems.
* Scalable: Handles large-scale deployments across multiple branches and regions.
* Customizable: Tailored technology selections to fit specific regulatory and operational needs.
* Proven Expertise: Trusted by industry leaders, including SITA, IATA, and governments, for its secure, scalable verifiable credential solutions.

### Challenge: Stress-free account recovery in banking

Account recovery is a critical process for financial institutions, yet it often causes frustration for customers and operational inefficiencies for banks. Traditional recovery methods rely heavily on outdated mechanisms such as knowledge-based authentication (KBA) and manual identity verification, which introduce challenges:

* Compliance Strain: Regulatory requirements around data privacy and security intensify the need for robust and auditable solutions.
* Customer Friction: Long wait times and multiple verification steps create frustration, reducing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
* Security Risks: KBA and other traditional methods are vulnerable to fraud, phishing, and social engineering attacks.
* Operational Costs: Manual verification processes demand significant resources and time, driving up costs for banks.

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Benefits for Banks
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**Streamlined Customer Experience:**

Eliminates lengthy manual verification steps, enabling near-instant account recovery. Reduces frustration and improves customer satisfaction.\
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**Enhanced Security:**

Cryptographic verification significantly reduces the risk of fraud and phishing attacks. Decentralized identity ensures that sensitive customer data is not stored in a centralized database, minimizing the risk of breaches.\
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**Cost Savings:**

Automating the recovery process reduces operational overhead, allowing staff to focus on higher-value tasks.\
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**Regulatory Compliance:**

Indicio Proven’s decentralized identity framework aligns with privacy laws such as GDPR and CCPA, ensuring secure and auditable processes.

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