KYC Requirements for iGaming in Argentina in 2025 (what’s changing and how to comply)

Key takeaways (TL;DR)
 

In 2025, Argentina is redefining verification standards for the iGaming sector: OD 661 requires 1:1 biometric checks linked to RENAPER via the Digital Identity System (SID). Operators must authenticate identity and age not only at signup, but also at every login and during sensitive operations like deposits or withdrawals.

Compliance means orchestrating flows that combine document validation, biometrics with liveness detection, and checks against official databases—ensuring traceability and privacy under Law 25.326. The AAIP also promotes a proportional, privacy-respecting approach to age verification and access control for online gaming.

The key to frictionless compliance is user experience: fast, guided, transparent checks that run in the background and only interrupt users when necessary. Product and compliance teams should track time-to-access, pass and drop-off rates to protect conversion without compromising compliance.

Didit eases the transition with its free, unlimited identity verification plan. Its Database Validation feature cross-checks documents and biometrics with government sources (RENAPER/SID), ensuring technical and regulatory compliance in Argentina. It’s modular and contract-free, cutting costs by up to 70% and speeding up implementation.

Age verification in Argentina is no longer a box-ticking exercise—it’s compliance infrastructure for iGaming. Between 2024 and 2025, the country converges on a biometrics-with-RENAPER model, with controls at onboarding and every login, and an explicit focus on protecting minors in online gaming. The Chamber of Deputies advanced OD 661, related to problem gambling prevention and online betting regulation, mandating biometric validation connected to RENAPER’s SID (Digital Identity System), plus advertising restrictions for this segment.

The context demands it: recent reports show rapid growth of online gambling in Argentina and risk signals among younger audiences. Academic institutions and public agencies note that betting and real-money games have surged since the pandemic, calling for tighter regulatory responses.

In parallel, the Public Information Access Agency (AAIP) promotes age-verification solutions that are proportional, secure, and privacy-preserving—especially for services aimed at children and teens. For companies, this means aligning onboarding with a strong user experience, robust controls, and data protection.

What the rule requires in 2025: biometrics, RENAPER, and checks at every login

The iGaming standard in Argentina is clear: 1:1 biometric identity verification against an official source, performed on a recurring basis. The regulation (OD 661) states that gambling operators and sportsbooks must use Digital Identity Systems (SID) connected to RENAPER to validate users remotely via facial recognition with liveness. Checks don’t stop at onboarding: they must also run at each login and at high-risk events (like deposits or withdrawals). All of this sits alongside Law 25.326 on Personal Data Protection.

Who’s in scope? Online gaming operators active in Argentina: sports betting, virtual games, and non-sports events. If the product embeds wallets or payment methods, the requirement extends to those flows. The rule coexists with responsible-gaming measures (self-exclusion, automatic session terminations, and visible notices) so protection isn’t limited to onboarding.

Mandatory control points (what, where, and when)

• Identity and age (1:1 biometric checks). DNI and selfie with liveness matched in real time against RENAPER via SID. Run at signup and at every login.
• Funds movement. Verification before depositing or withdrawing money or other rewards. Applies to virtual wallets too.
• Responsible gaming. Login gates to block minors, auto session timeouts, alerts, and mandatory messages.
• Advertising and communications. Restrictions and warning labels in campaigns; nothing targeted to minors.

But… what is RENAPER?

RENAPER (Registro Nacional de las Personas) is Argentina’s authority for identity documents, issuing the DNI and maintaining official biometric databases. Built on this foundation is SID (Digital Identity System)—a state platform for real-time remote identity validation via facial recognition with liveness and DNI data.

To meet country requirements, companies can integrate RENAPER–SID via API/SDK and enable Database Validation: the technical cross-check against government databases that confirms the document and biometrics belong to a real, eligible identity. It’s similar to the approach used in Brazil with SERPRO/Datavalid.

How to implement frictionless identity verification in Argentina: a practical guide for product, legal, and compliance

The goal is twofold: comply without killing conversion. In iGaming, the skeleton is clear (biometrics + RENAPER at signup, login, and funds), but the difference lies in how you orchestrate the experience while following AAIP guidance (proportional verification and privacy by design).

Recommended flow

1. Onboarding / signup. The user captures their document to validate originality and integrity (security features, MRZ/QR, and data consistency). Then they take a real-time selfie with liveness to prove presence and run a 1:1 Face Match with the official photo. The full package (document + biometrics) is cross-checked in the background with RENAPER via SID; the UI only interrupts if a retry or manual review is needed.
2. Login (every session). Treat login as a security event. Request a brief selfie with liveness and validate 1:1 via SID/RENAPER. Biometric authentication is compliant only if it routes the check to the official source; a local match against an internal template isn’t sufficient for iGaming in Argentina.
3. Payments, withdrawals, and rewards. Before accepting or releasing funds, run a biometric reverification. If too much time has passed since the last login, re-validate to ensure the actor is the verified account holder.
4. User experience and messaging. Keep explanations crisp: what data is requested, why, how long it takes, and how it’s protected. Avoid jargon and offer guided retries for lighting/framing issues. Keep validation in the background and auto-advance once confirmation arrives.
5. Data privacy and security. Minimize (only what’s needed for identity/age verification), specify purpose, limit retention with visible policies, and encrypt at rest and in transit. Provide a clear channel for data-subject rights (access, rectification, deletion) under Law 25.326.

Round it out by defining metrics (time to access, liveness/Face Match pass rate, drop-off rate, auto-approval rate) and keeping signed logs for audits and incident resolution.

Identity verification with Didit: free & unlimited KYC with Database Validation

To accelerate implementation without compromising compliance, Didit offers a free, unlimited KYC (Know Your Customer) plan focused on identity verification. Its modular, flexible approach lets you design custom flows and activate Database Validation, the feature that connects analyses to government databases to confirm identity where regulations require it (in Argentina, RENAPER/SID).

This brings onboarding, per-session login, and funds flows in line with Argentina’s standard while keeping the experience fast and automatic. By avoiding rigid bundles and enabling only what each flow needs, companies can save up to 70% in operating costs. Estimate your case with the ROI calculator.

How to integrate Didit’s identity verification

Didit is simple and open: you don’t need deep technical expertise to start. It provides a self-service alternative to launch production-ready verification flows in minutes using verification links (No-Code) or open, ready-to-use APIs.

From a product perspective, customization is key. Flows can be tuned with thresholds that maximize security without penalizing UX. That’s how you get better results and meet the regulation without friction.

Conclusion: the rulebook is changing—your duty to comply isn’t

Argentina’s iGaming industry faces clear challenges in identity verification and preventing underage access. The requirements are concrete: document validation, biometrics, and checks with RENAPER via SID to stop fraud that can jeopardize licenses and reputation.

With Didit, compliance and access control get simpler: the free, unlimited identity-verification plan, plus Database Validation, lets you verify users in seconds with guarantees, control costs, and keep a smooth UX.