DIGITAL BACKGROUND

Government approved cost effective online DBS criminal background checking solutions

Committed to providing you with the best value in the industry, using cutting edge technology to streamline our processes and pass the savings on to you.

Compare our prices

Comparison based on publicly available pricing from selected providers,
based on average cost per check for organizations doing 1-50 checks

* DBS fees shown are charged by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). These fees are a disbursement and are not subject to VAT.
** ‘Save up to 40% on administration fees’ is based on Digital Background’s administration fee of £7 + VAT per check compared with a published administration fee of £12.67 + VAT per check from a selected competing provider for organisations processing 1–50 checks per year. Actual savings may vary depending on provider, check type and volume.
*** Competitor prices and fees are based on information publicly available on the respective providers’ websites and were last verified on 01/03/2026. Prices may change without notice.
**** UCheck®, Due Diligence Checking® and Security Watchdog® trademarks, logos and brand names are the property of their respective owners and are used solely for identification and comparison purposes. No affiliation, endorsement or partnership is implied.

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What else makes us different than our competitors

Low sign up fee

Low, one off sign up fee, only £10 + VAT

Simple payment options

Credit/Debit card, wallet facility, applicant pay and direct debit* options

* subject to conditions

Pay as you go

No subscription fees, simply pay for the checks you process.

Rapid turn around times

Rapid turnaround times by DBS, you can’t get faster!

Branding

*Option to use your colour scheme and logo on applicant forms and emails.

* subject to one-off fee

Applicant driven ID

Ensure your applicants have the right ID documents prior to inspection

Our Services

We offer a range of background checks and verification services

DBS Enhanced check

Disclosure & Barring

DBS Standard check

Disclosure & Barring

DBS ADULT FIRST

Disclosure & Barring

branding

Custom system branding

APPLICANT DRIVEN ID

Applicant guided through the ID process

Applicant Tracking

Applicant's can track progress of checks

Our Services

If you have any questions about our products and services, please contact us, we are always happy to help.

About us

We are experts in applicant screening, with more than 25 years of experience in the field. We have built a modern solution that is secure, effective and simple for your applicant screening process.