Denied Party Screening
Screen a name against US, EU, UK, and UN sanctions lists — free, with fuzzy matching and per-list freshness dates.
Screen party
Updated Jul 6, 2026
Covered lists & freshness
US Consolidated Screening List
25,739 entities
Updated Jul 6, 2026
EU Financial Sanctions
5,994 entities
Updated Jul 6, 2026
UK Sanctions List
6,263 entities
Updated Jul 6, 2026
UN Security Council
1,002 entities
Updated Jul 6, 2026
What is denied party screening?
Denied party screening checks whether a counterparty appears on government restricted-party or sanctions lists before you export, import, pay, or ship. A hit does not mean the party is guilty of wrongdoing — it means you should pause, review list details, and follow your compliance process (and often seek legal counsel) before proceeding.
Which lists we screen
US Consolidated Screening List (CSL)
The CSL aggregates US export screening lists from Commerce (BIS Entity List, Denied Persons, Unverified, MEU), Treasury (OFAC SDN and related lists), and State (DDTC/ISN). It is the primary US government bulk feed for denied party screening.
Official sourceOFAC SDN & BIS Entity List
OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals list covers parties subject to US sanctions programs. BIS maintains the Entity List and Denied Persons List for export control purposes. Both are included in the CSL feed we import daily.
Official sourceEU financial sanctions
The EU consolidated list covers persons, groups, and entities subject to EU financial restrictive measures under the Common Foreign and Security Policy.
Official sourceUK Sanctions List
Since January 2026, the UK Sanctions List is the single official source for all UK sanctions designations, replacing the legacy OFSI consolidated list format.
Official sourceUN Security Council
The UN consolidated list includes individuals and entities subject to Security Council sanctions regimes (e.g. Al-Qaida, Taliban, DPRK, Iran).
Official sourceWho must screen & when
Exporters, importers, freight forwarders, and financial institutions typically screen customers, suppliers, intermediaries, and end users before transactions and on an ongoing basis when lists change. Screening is usually performed per shipment, per contract, or when onboarding a new party — not only once.
What to do on a potential match
- Do not proceed with the transaction until reviewed.
- Compare name, address, country, and program against the official list entry.
- Document your review and escalation path.
- Seek compliance or legal counsel for ambiguous or true matches.
FAQ
Denied party screening questions
What is denied party screening?
Denied party screening (also called restricted party screening or sanctions screening) is the process of checking whether a customer, supplier, freight forwarder, or other counterparty appears on government watch lists before you export, import, or transfer goods, technology, or funds.
Is denied party screening legally required?
In many jurisdictions, yes — for exports from the US, EU, UK, and under UN measures, you are expected to screen parties against applicable restricted lists. Requirements vary by transaction type, product, and destination. This tool helps you search; it is not legal advice.
Is this screening tool free?
Yes. Single-name screening across US (CSL), EU, UK, and UN lists is free, instant, and requires no login. Bulk CSV screening, downloadable audit certificates, and ongoing monitoring are available for logged-in users on paid plans or credits.
How accurate is fuzzy matching?
We normalize names (case, punctuation, diacritics) and score candidates using token overlap and Jaro-Winkler similarity. Results are potential matches only — always review hits against official sources and your compliance procedures.
Which lists do you screen?
US Consolidated Screening List (including OFAC SDN, BIS Entity List, Denied Persons List, and related US lists), EU consolidated financial sanctions, UK Sanctions List, and the UN Security Council consolidated list.
What about false positives?
Common names and transliteration differences produce false positives. Use country and entity type filters, review program details and addresses, and escalate ambiguous hits to your compliance team or counsel before blocking a transaction.