Categorization Hierarchy
Categorization is a feature-based system for classifying customers based on risk level and enabling appropriate monitoring and limits.Overview
Get Categorization Hierarchy
Before registration, retrieve available categories and features.- Request
- Response
Endpoint:
GET /api/v2.1/customer/individual/categorization/hierarchy/{tenantId}Headers:Category Types
Individual (B2C) Categories
Organization (B2B) Categories
Feature Configuration
ENHANCED_AML_MONITORING
For high-risk customers requiring enhanced monitoring.
Example Configuration:
TRANSACTION_LIMITS
Define transaction limits for the customer.
Example Configuration:
INTERNATIONAL_PAYMENTS (B2B)
Enable international payment capabilities.
Example Configuration:
Smart Categorization Strategy
High-Risk Customer Criteria
AssignHIGH_RISK_INDIVIDUAL or HIGH_RISK_BUSINESS when:
- ✅ Customer is a PEP (Politically Exposed Person)
- ✅ High transaction volume expected (>€50k/month)
- ✅ High-risk occupation or industry
- ✅ High-risk country of residence/nationality
- ✅ Sanctions list check required
- ✅ Complex ownership structure (B2B)
Standard Customer Criteria
AssignSTANDARD_INDIVIDUAL or MEDIUM_RISK_BUSINESS when:
- ✅ No PEP involvement
- ✅ Standard transaction volume
- ✅ Low-risk occupation or industry
- ✅ Low-risk country
- ✅ Simple ownership structure (B2B)
Validation Process
Validation Rules
- Category must exist in tenant hierarchy
- All mandatory keys must be provided for each feature
- Values must match allowed values
- Multi-value keys can have multiple values (comma-separated)
Common Validation Errors
Missing Mandatory Key
Invalid Value
Best Practices
- Always call hierarchy endpoint first - Get current categories and features
- Don’t hardcode IDs - IDs may differ across environments
- Validate locally before submission - Check mandatory keys and values
- Use appropriate risk levels - Match customer profile to category
- Document categorization decisions - Keep audit trail