Experian, the global data and technology company, has announced the acquisition of digital verification firm Konfir, strengthening its verification offering across the UK market.
The integration brings Konfir’s technology into Experian’s existing suite, combining Open Banking, payroll and tax data to provide employers, landlords and lenders with a clearer picture of applicants’ income and employment history stretching back up to six years. The expanded capability is available across financial services, tenant and employment markets.
The move bolsters Experian’s permissions-based data strategy and adds a team with significant sector experience, already serving more than 6,000 businesses across the UK. The two companies have had a working relationship since 2023.
Experian said the integration addresses a persistent friction point for consumers navigating major life moments such as changing jobs, renting a home or accessing financial products. Traditional verification methods often involve slow, manual processes that disrupt the digital journeys consumers now expect. The addition of Konfir is intended to enable quicker checks, stronger fraud controls and more efficient operations for clients.
Experian UK&I CEO Malin Holmberg said: “This is a significant moment for our business as it strengthens the next phase of our digital verification strategy. Having worked together since 2023, Konfir strengthens our existing income and employment verification capability, supporting simpler, faster and more seamless customer experiences. It also boosts our ability to innovate at pace, helping us deliver improvements sooner. We’re delighted to welcome the team and the expertise they will add to our business.”
Konfir CEO Chris Milligan said: “Our mission is simple: help people to progress through life’s key events more seamlessly and securely by improving how verification works. Over the past few years, we’ve been laser focused on this, scaling the Konfir platform across multiple industries and helping hundreds of thousands of people to change jobs, move homes, and access the financial products they need. By joining Experian, we can accelerate that mission. With access to new capabilities, datasets, and global reach, we’re excited to scale our impact, advance our international capabilities for clients, and move closer to becoming the leading infrastructure for verifications.”
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