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Aadhaar Masking API

Arya.ai’s Aadhaar Masking API ensures compliance and protects sensitive information by automatically detecting and masking Aadhaar numbers in scanned documents. Ideal for onboarding workflows, regulatory compliance, and identity protection.
Aadhaar Masking API

The Aadhaar Masking API detects Aadhaar numbers from scanned or uploaded identity documents and automatically masks the first 8 digits of the UID. This prevents misuse or unauthorized access to personal information, keeping your processes compliant and secure.

  • Automatically detects Aadhaar number fields in documents
  • Masks first 8 digits to protect user identity
  • Compliant with Indian regulatory requirements (UIDAI guidelines)

This API is suitable for any organization that collects Aadhaar documents for verification, onboarding, or compliance.

  • Banks & Financial Institutions
  • Insurance & HealthTech Platforms
  • FinTech & Lending Startups
  • Government and Welfare Portals
  • HR & Background Screening Platforms
  • Telecom Providers

Upload an Aadhaar image or scanned PDF. Arya.ai’s AI engine identifies Aadhaar numbers in the document and masks the first 8 digits before returning the processed document.

  • Input: JPEG, PNG, or PDF
  • OCR + AI detects Aadhaar pattern and location
  • Output: Masked document with compliant Aadhaar number redaction
25M+
Documents Analyzed
85%
Manual Reviews Eliminated
80%
Document Fraud Reduced

A Smarter Way To AI Adoption

Selective Aadhaar Field Masking

Uses trained models to precisely locate and mask Aadhaar numbers without altering other document content.

Secure Data Handling

Employs advanced encryption and privacy measures for safe data processing.

Save Time on Manual Redaction

Eliminates manual editing with instant, accurate masking—at scale.

Real-Time Aadhaar Masking

Instantly processes documents for seamless digital onboarding.

Arya APIs Empower Axis Bank to Redefine KYC Workflows

Axis Bank streamlined its KYC workflows with Arya AI’s automated document classification and extraction APIs, achieving a 60-65% reduction in operational Cost
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Real-World Applications

Digital KYC & Onboarding

Ensure compliant document collection during customer registration.

Financial Services & Lending

Secure Aadhaar documents shared for credit assessments.

Insurance & Health Tech

Mask Aadhaar numbers in submitted identity proofs for claims and onboarding.

Government Schemes & Portals

Maintain user privacy while verifying identity for subsidy or welfare distribution.

HR & Employment Verification

Use masked Aadhaar IDs in employee records to prevent misuse.

Telecom Onboarding

Collect Aadhaar with instant masking for SIM card activation.

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Working with Arya.ai has provided MSIG Life with great support. Their AI applications have been integrated into our operations, addressing key challenges with production-ready models that have made a significant impact. Arya.ai's AI capabilities have helped us enhance our processes, improve security, and increase efficiency across our workflows.
Deekshith and his team have been responsive and have assisted us in streamlining our operations and enhancing the customer experience, enabling us to scale effectively.
Michael Kohan
Head of Digital Solutions
5 stars
Our Team is greatly thankful for the Bank Statement Analyser of Arya AI. Before using the bank analyser, we had a hard time converting large statements, passbooks and different formats across various banks into tangible insights. But with Arya now, we can generate a speedy report.
Faria Rose Santiago
Co-founder & CEO
5 stars
Using Arya APIs, we have automated the process of data extraction from KYC submissions as well as Transaction documents along with translation of certain ID proof(s) originally provided in foreign languages, which has greatly eased the operational workload on our team & also saved us on processing time which in turn enhances our overall customer experience.
Vice President Technology
Axis Bank
5 stars
Appreciate the support we got from Arya in seamlessly processing lakhs of API hits daily. Arya team's expertise provided for excellent guidance and recommendations to help improve the process for large scale integrations. We were able to make this go live in record time of nearly a month. The quality of the work and unwavering dedication brought to the table by Deekshith and team is much appreciated.
Shammi Kapoor
SVP Business Operations
5 stars
With Arya’s Face Verification and Passive Face Liveness Detection  API, we’ve improved the security on our FinTech platform for user verification during transactions. Our Vulnerability to fraud due to identification errors has already reduced by 98% within just six weeks of integrating these APIs. This new process has helped us provide an amazing user experience. Kudos to Arya AI team for ground breaking technology that is making a real good impact on our business.
Sagar Singhal
Co Founder & CEO
5 stars
Using Arya APIs, we have automated the process of data extraction from KYC submissions as well as Transaction documents along with translation of certain ID proof(s) originally provided in foreign languages, which has greatly eased the operational workload on our team & also saved us on processing time.
Vice President Technology
Axis Bank
5 stars
+360%
More repayments in past 12 months
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Our Team is greatly thankful for the Bank Statement Analyser of Arya AI. Before using the bank analyser, we had a hard time converting large statements, passbooks and different formats across various banks into tangible insights. But with Arya now, we can generate a speedy report.
Faria Rose Santiago
Co-founder & CEO
5 stars
+360%
More repayments in past 12 months
Read full story
arrow
With Arya’s Face Verification and Passive Face Liveness Detection  API, we’ve improved the security on our FinTech platform for user verification during transactions. Our Vulnerability to fraud due to identification errors has already reduced by 98% within just six weeks of integrating these APIs. This new process has helped us provide an amazing user experience. Kudos to Arya AI team for ground breaking technology that is making a real good impact on our business.
Sagar Singhal
Co-founder & CEO
5 stars
+360%
More repayments in past 12 months
Read full story
arrow
Appreciate the support we got from Arya in Seamless processing lakhs of API hits daily. Arya's team expertise provides for excellent guidance and recommendations to help the process for large scale integrations. we were able to make this go live in a record time of nearly a month. The quality of the work and unwavering dedication brought to the table by Deekshith and the team is much appreciated.
Shammir Kapoor
SVP Business Operations, TATA AIG General Insurance
5 stars
+360%
More repayments in past 12 months
Read full story
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Using Arya APIs, we have automated the process of data extraction from KYC submissions as well as Transaction documents along with translation of certain ID proof(s) originally provided in foreign languages, which has greatly eased the operational workload on our team & also saved us on processing time.
Vice President Technology
Axis Bank
5 stars
+360%
More repayments in past 12 months
Read full story
arrow
Our Team is greatly thankful for the Bank Statement Analyser of Arya AI. Before using the bank analyser, we had a hard time converting large statements, passbooks and different formats across various banks into tangible insights. But with Arya now, we can generate a speedy report.
Faria Rose Santiago
Co-founder & CEO
5 stars
+360%
More repayments in past 12 months
Read full story
arrow
With Arya’s Face Verification and Passive Face Liveness Detection  API, we’ve improved the security on our FinTech platform for user verification during transactions. Our Vulnerability to fraud due to identification errors has already reduced by 98% within just six weeks of integrating these APIs. This new process has helped us provide an amazing user experience. Kudos to Arya AI team for ground breaking technology that is making a real good impact on our business.
Sagar Singhal
Co-founder & CEO
5 stars
+360%
More repayments in past 12 months
Read full story
arrow
Appreciate the support we got from Arya in Seamless processing lakhs of API hits daily. Arya's team expertise provides for excellent guidance and recommendations to help the process for large scale integrations. we were able to make this go live in a record time of nearly a month. The quality of the work and unwavering dedication brought to the table by Deekshith and the team is much appreciated.
Shammir Kapoor
SVP Business Operations, TATA AIG General Insurance
5 stars
+360%
More repayments in past 12 months
Read full story
arrow
Working with Arya.ai has provided MSIG Life with great support. Their AI applications have been integrated into our operations, addressing key challenges with production-ready models that have made a significant impact. Arya.ai's AI capabilities have helped us enhance our processes, improve security, and increase efficiency across our workflows.
Deekshith and his team have been responsive and have assisted us in streamlining our operations and enhancing the customer experience, enabling us to scale effectively.
Michael Kohan
Head of Digital Solutions
5 stars
+360%
More repayments in past 12 months
Read full story
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A Comprehensive Guide

Everything You Need to Know About Aadhaar Masking API

When handling Aadhaar documents, it's essential to protect identity and comply with data privacy laws. Arya.ai’s Aadhaar Masking API provides an automated and secure way to redact Aadhaar numbers while preserving document usability.

Features of a Good Aadhaar Masking API

  • AI-based pattern detection to identify Aadhaar fields
  • Selective masking that preserves the document layout
  • Real-time document processing
  • Secure file handling with full encryption
  • Compliant with UIDAI and Indian data privacy laws

Applications of Aadhaar Masking API

  • eKYC: Mask Aadhaar numbers during customer onboarding.
  • Lending & Credit Assessment: Protect applicant data while verifying identity.
  • Insurance Claims: Ensure privacy in scanned Aadhaar documents.
  • Employee Onboarding: Maintain secure identity records in HR systems.
  • Govt Subsidy Platforms: Verify identity without exposing full UID numbers.
  • Telecom KYC: Stay compliant while onboarding new subscribers.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What part of the Aadhaar Number is Masked?
Which Formats are Supported?
Is it Compliant with UIDAI Guidelines?
Can I integrate this into my system?
Is data processed securely?
How fast is the masking process?