--- title: "Sanction Scanner Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra" description: "Is Sanction Scanner the right AML solution for you? Explore 27 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/195301/Sanction-Scanner/reviews/" page_type: "reviews" language: "en" publication_date: "2026-10-19" --- Sanction Scanner 5 (27) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/195301/Sanction-Scanner/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated October 19th, 2026 # Reviews of Sanction Scanner Ease of use 4.9 Customer Service 4.9 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews Javid K Senior Fraud Management SpecialistFinancial Services, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “Creating rules, reviewing alerts, and managing cases are straightforward. When we have questions or issues, the support team usually responds quickly and helps us find a solution.“ August 3, 2026 ED Ege D Co- FounderInformation Technology and Services, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “The integration was super easy thanks to their API-first approach, and the real-time screening works fast and smoothly.“ April 28, 2025 JC Jean Baptiste C in-house legal counselAlternative Dispute Resolution, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “Sanction Scanner was easy to implement and to integrate in our environment.“ January 17, 2023 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 27 available reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Javid K. Senior Fraud Management Specialist Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Reliable platform with responsive support" August 6, 2026 5.0 Overall, our experience has been positive. We use Sanction Scanner for sanctions screening and transaction monitoring. The platform helps us manage alerts and review cases in one place. There are still some areas that could be improved, especially documentation and integration, but the support team has been helpful throughout the process. Pros The interface is easy to use, and the customer support team is responsive. Creating rules, reviewing alerts, and managing cases are straightforward. When we have questions or issues, the support team usually responds quickly and helps us find a solution. Cons The integration and data mapping process could be documented in more detail. Some settings require assistance from the support team, so clearer technical guides would make the setup process easier. Review Source Zühre T. Internal Control - Compliance Manager Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Excellent AML & Sanctions Screening Solution" August 4, 2026 5.0 Our overall experience has been excellent. The platform provides comprehensive sanctions and watchlist screening with fast response times and reliable results. It has become an important part of our compliance framework, helping us streamline screening processes and improve operational efficiency. We would confidently recommend Sanction Scanner to organizations looking for a dependable compliance solution. Pros Sanction Scanner has been a reliable and efficient solution for our compliance processes. The screening results are accurate, the interface is intuitive, and the platform is easy to integrate into daily operations. It significantly reduces manual effort while helping us maintain confidence in our AML and sanctions screening activities. The customer support team is also responsive and knowledgeable whenever assistance is needed. Cons Honestly, we have had a very positive experience overall. While there is always room for minor interface enhancements and additional customization options in reporting, none of these have affected our daily operations or the overall performance of the platform. Review Source R Reviewer Head of Compliance and Inspector Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Sanction Scanner " July 27, 2026 5.0 Pros The customer support is excellent. The team is easy to reach, and they always respond promptly and provide helpful assistance. Cons Although we occasionally experience some slowness, there are no significant negative aspects that I can point out. The team is always open to making improvements whenever needed and actively welcomes our feedback. This collaborative approach has been very valuable in continuously improving the service together. Review Source R Reviewer Lawyer Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "A Reliable and Efficient Compliance Solution" December 2, 2025 5.0 Sanction Scanner is highly efficient in terms of price–performance. The training provided after purchase was brief yet very comprehensive, allowing our team to quickly adapt to the system. Thanks to its user-friendly interface, implementation was smooth and effortless. Customer representatives are highly responsive and supportive, providing prompt and clear answers whenever needed. We can reliably manage our compliance and due diligence processes with the help of this software. Continuous updates and improvements make it an even stronger solution over time. We can confidently recommend it to organizations seeking a dependable tool in this field. Pros Excellent price–performance ratio Brief yet comprehensive training after purchase User-friendly and intuitive interface Highly responsive and supportive customer representatives Reliable for compliance and due diligence processes Continuous updates and improvements strengthen the software Cons Training sessions could be slightly longer, providing more in-depth guidance for users who prefer a comprehensive onboarding experience. Review Source Jayson M. Team Leader Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Tool Access" December 18, 2023 4.0 Good accuracy no error logs Having a bulk checking of subject. Pros Subject Accuracy Results Transaction References Cons Complete details of the subject we search Review Source MO Murat O. Director Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "AML Solution Backed by a Proactive Team" April 23, 2025 5.0 We’ve tested other AML tools, but Sanction Scanner strikes the best balance between performance, ease of use, and pricing. Pros The real-time name screening is extremely fast and accurate, with wide coverage of global sanction and PEP lists. It saves us hours of manual checks. Cons So far, we haven’t encountered any major issues. Review Source R Reviewer Co- Founder Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Makes AML Screening Hassle-Free for Our Team" May 13, 2025 5.0 Sanction Scanner is a reliable, easy-to-integrate AML solution with real-time screening and robust audit trails—perfect for teams looking for flexible and scalable compliance tools Pros Sanction Scanner has been a game-changer for our compliance processes. The integration was super easy thanks to their API-first approach, and the real-time screening works fast and smoothly. Features like batch screening and fuzzy matching make it really flexible for our needs, and I especially appreciate how customizable the risk scoring is. The UI is clean, simple, and easy to navigate — and the audit logs give us peace of mind knowing everything is fully traceable. Overall, it just works the way you expect it to — reliable, efficient, and user-friendly. Cons Honestly, nothing critical to mention. Sometimes the UI feels a bit slow when handling big batch uploads, but it’s a minor thing and doesn’t get in the way of our daily use. Review Source EG Erkin G. Internal Control&Compliance Director Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "We achieved 100% compliance with regulations" March 30, 2022 5.0 Pros The feature that we like the most about Sanction Scanner is that it constantly communicates with its customers, valuing their ideas and comments and shaping their developments based around them. It provides smooth services to companies of all sizes. We are successfully fighting against financial crimes and reaching up-to-date sanctions within a few seconds, thanks to Sanction Scanner. Cons We have been using Sanction Scanner for two years without any problems. We did not have any complaints or concerns during this process. We get fast and effective answers to our questions. Review Source Verified Reviewer Sanction Compliance Officer Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Sanction Scanner " January 11, 2023 5.0 Pros First of all, Sanction Scanner is very friendly user program and this helps me and my organization to find the optimistic results within a very huge scope of work. Then, the staff of Sanction Scanner is very reachable and helpful to solve my problems and needs. Cons There is nothing that I can say negative for Sanction Scanner. Review Source Mehmet Can G. Internal Control & Compliance Manager Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Sanction Scanner" January 9, 2023 5.0 Sanction scanner is a fast product. I like it. We are very confident in the product.I think Pros It is very fast and flexible. It' very user friendly and smart Cons The product's reporting screen can be user friendly. Review Source JC Jean-Baptiste C. in-house legal counsel Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "A complete and easy-to-use solution" January 18, 2023 5.0 Sanction Scanner helps our Group to navigate the complex network of sanctions. It is a significant support for legal compliance, thus helping us to prevent potential legal, financial and reputational damages. Pros Sanction Scanner was easy to implement and to integrate in our environment. Training of the user was smooth and easy. the use is very simple and the support is more than responsive. Cons There is nothing negative about Sanction Scanner Review Source AAA Arda Akay A. Head of Compliance Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "We strengthened Our Business With Audit Compliance" April 25, 2022 5.0 Pros We strengthen our business's AML Compliance by learning more about our high-risk customers based on our rules. We can define rules and scenarios according to the risk levels of our customers without writing any code and receive real-time alarms accordingly. This both reduces our workload and reduces false positives. Cons We do not have any problems or a feature that we do not like, and we can quickly contact the support team and get a solution for any problem. This is an important criterion for us. Review Source FK Fatih K. Head of Risk and Compliance Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Excellent" February 9, 2023 5.0 Before purchasing in AML software, I conducted a thorough market and pricing analysis. I can safely say that the Sanction scanner is an AML compatibility program that provides excellent service at a reasonable cost. Pros Fuzzy match feature, easy to implement and quick response from customer support. Cons I can confidently state that I have no complaints about the service offered by Sanction Scanner, an AML compatibility program that has consistently delivered outstanding service at a fair price. Review Source Buğra T. Marketing Manager Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Usefull solution for fight with financial crimes" September 7, 2020 5.0 Crypto exchanges are high-risk institutions in terms of money laundering, terrorist financing and corruption. Aiming to keep the customer experience at the top with its easy and reliable trading service, we faces financial crime risks like other crypto exchanges. We speeds up and strengthens AML compliance processes. We determine the risk levels of the customer by controlling the AML & PEP data in the Sanction Scanner database during the customer account openning process. Pros With Sanction Scanner, we are able to scan our customer in current sanction and PEP data in seconds. With the API, we perform the entire control process automatically without delaying customer transactions. An the best part is sanction scanner’s database are always up to date. Cons Sanction scanner meets all of our changing needs. Our feedbacks are always considered. Review Source R Reviewer Head of Compliance Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "All-in-one AML Software Package" March 9, 2023 5.0 I recommend this AML tool as an all-round product suitable for many banking and financial services firms. Pros Ease of integration with API to our company's softwareEasy to devise scenarios for coherent transaction monitoringFull support from firm during adaptation / integration phase Cons Software dashboard could be less cluttered Review Source R Reviewer CEO Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "AML Compliance for Cryptocurrency" February 17, 2020 5.0 There are many local lists in the database of Sanction Scanner. In this way, we can control our customers in more lists. Pros Paribu is Turkey's highest throughput crypto-currency platform With the increase of AML obligations for crypto exchanges, we started looking for AML compliance software. We use the Sanction Scanner to meet AML requirements during the customer onboarding process. Sanction Scanner supports our AML compliance process. Cons According to our price studies, Sanction Scanner is more cost-effective than its counterparts. Sanction Scanner is sufficient for our customer onboarding process. Review Source CA Cansu A. Internal Control and Compliance Manager Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Great for Automating Transaction Screening Processes" July 7, 2020 5.0 As a money transfer company, it is very important to perform customer transactions quickly. In doing so, we must also meet AML obligations. With Sanction Scanner, we perform customer transactions quickly and comply with AML obligations. Pros Sanction Scaner's database is global comprehensive and real-time. We have automated all our control processes with API. The case management screen is very functional. With Transaction Screening software, we automatically check the receiver and sender in the sanction and PEP lists during customer transactions in the background. It reduces our workload and saves us time. Cons Transaction Screening software meets all our needs. Review Source TA Taygun A. Founder Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Good for Payment Industry" March 5, 2020 5.0 Pros We are E-money and Payment company. Our mission is to quickly confirm the transactions of our customers. In this process, we must protect ourselves and our customers against financial crimes. With Sanction Scanner, we solve this problem. Cons No issues to report. Sanction Scanner is a startup. Sanction Scanner provides us AML compliance solutions at affordable costs. Review Source R Reviewer Co-Founder Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "“The Best AML Compliance Software" November 20, 2019 5.0 Pros We have been using this software for more than 6 months. This software solves our compatibility problems. This software is affordable for small and medium-sized companies. It is very good and user-friendly for us. When we have problems, its customer services come back to us very quickly. It has many local sanction lists. We can also create our own black list. We use this software with API integration. This saves us a lot of time. Cons New lists can be added. It is appreciated by our company's compliance department. Review Source HY Hasan Y. Manager Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Sanction Scanner – the time saver." May 6, 2021 5.0 Pros Easy to integrate and easy to use. Really time SAVER. Cons I could say sometimes software is slow but it's not a big problem. Recommendations to others considering the product: price-performance product. What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized?\*: My company use Sanction Scanner for name screening. We had to use one tools like this, and decided Sanction Scanner. Now, so glad to our decisions. Review Source AK Abdullah K. regulatory board member Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "easy to use, fast integration approach and high level of customer satisfaction" April 18, 2022 5.0 Pros Sanction scanner aml solutions help us provide my end-to-end aml compliance program. We can determine scenarios and rules according to the risk levels of our customers without writing any code thanks to the customer risk assessment product of Sanction Scanner. At the same time, we can assign points and define alarms according to customers' occupation, age, income, country, and currency. Then, we can easily decide on the actions based on the alarms we receive. Cons During our cooperation with Sanction Scanner, we did not experience any problems. He always listened to my advice and helped with everything. Review Source EC Erender C. Business Development and Innovation Senior Manager Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Its lists are always up to date" November 4, 2019 5.0 It reduces our operational costs. Pros Effective cost, Its database consists of over 1000 Sanction and PEP lists Software is very easy to use. We can search with individual's name, identification number or passport number optionally. No pricing per user. Cons They can increase list types (Different lists of financial crimes) Review Source FK Fatih K. Risk Management & Compliance Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Easy to use a software" February 26, 2020 5.0 Pros Sanction Scanner is user-friendly software. It has some special search algorithms. Sanction Scanner's reporting system is very useful. It reduced our workload. Cons Sanction Scanner helps us meet our AML compliance obligations. Review Source R Reviewer Lawyer Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Great For AML Compliance" October 30, 2019 5.0 Pros Their lists are always up to date. It is low cost. API Integration saves us time. It reduces our operational costs. We added our local lists to the Sanction Scanner. Cons We haven't had a problem with Sanction Scanner yet. Review Source AO Alisa O. executive Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Smart Solution and high performance" June 29, 2022 5.0 we are using aml Transaction monitoring solution.It allows us to easily monitor the past and current movements of its customers. Pros great at reducing workload, fast, accessible, and keeping lists up to date Cons There is nothing I don't like so far. there was no problem Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.