EBC Global
Cardiff DBS registered body with screening software, an API and public per-user monthly plans plus a 12-day free trial
Quick Overview
| Company | EBC Global Ltd |
|---|---|
| Category | Background Screening Software |
| Headquarters | Cardiff, United Kingdom |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - United Kingdom (outside the EU, adequacy decision) |
| Data Location | Not stated on the pages checked |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | DBS checks, identity verification, right to work, DVLA licence checks, API, ATS integration, workflows |
| Pricing | Lite £49 per month per user; Pro £100 to £299 per month per user; Enterprise bespoke; 12-day free trial |
| Best For | Recruiters and care, education and security employers screening with DBS |
| Replaces | Checkr |
Detailed Review
EBC Global states it is a DBS Responsible Organisation and Registered Body (company number 10115814, Lambourne House in Cardiff). Its site says DBS applications are submitted and countersigned automatically.
It sells software seats rather than per-check bundles, which differs from Checkr's per-report model.
Automated DBS Journeys
The homepage says average processing times fell from 23 days to around 10 compared with traditional RO/RB vetting, and that 1 in 2 Enhanced DBS checks return within 24 hours. These are vendor claims.
Plans
The packages page lists EBC Lite at £49 per month per user, EBC Pro at £100 to £299 per month per user and a bespoke Enterprise tier, with a free 12-day trial.
API
The API page says one API powers 7 integrated checks and links ATS, CRM and workforce management systems.
Limitations to Consider
Check prices are not separated from seat prices, no hosting region was found and coverage is UK-focused. This review rests on EBC Global's own pages, not a hands-on test.
Who Should Use EBC Global
Recruitment agencies and compliance teams in the UK who run many DBS applications.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Public monthly prices
- 12-day free trial
- DBS registered body
- API for ATS and CRM
- Digital identity checks for DBS
Cons
- Per-user pricing may not fit occasional use
- UK-centred
- Hosting region not stated
- Statutory fees not itemised on the pages checked
Alternatives to EBC Global
Other European background screening software worth comparing before you decide:
Pescheck
Netherlands · Dutch screening platform with euro per-screening prices and DACH coverage
Veremark
United Kingdom · London-based screening with 40+ check types across 180 countries
Zinc
United Kingdom · UK screening software for DBS, right to work and global criminal checks
Validato
Switzerland · Zurich provider storing screening data on servers in Switzerland
See all European background screening software or compare them directly against Checkr on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lite is £49 per month per user, Pro £100 to £299 per month per user, and Enterprise is bespoke.
Yes, the site offers a free 12-day trial.
Yes, it states it is a DBS Responsible Organisation and Registered Body.