uCheck Pricing, Plans & Alternatives (2026)

Overview

uCheck Ltd, based in Exeter, processes UK criminal record and identity checks for employers. It says more than 80,000 customers use it, typically returns DBS checks within 48 hours and holds Cyber Essentials and ISO 9001 certification, PBSA membership and a Crown Commercial Service supplier listing^[12]. Named clients include Amey, Anglian, Bristol Airport, ITV and Nurseplus^[12].

Prices are per check including VAT, with volume discounts. For 1 to 50 checks, an enhanced DBS check costs £56.70 including the £41.00 government DBS fee, and a basic DBS check £35.70 including the £20.00 DBS fee; digital identity verification costs £5.60, a digital right-to-work check £8.41 and an adverse credit check £6.20^[12]. Prices fall at 51, 301 and 501 checks, and volumes above 750 are quoted. A one-off platform sign-up fee of £58.80 including VAT applies, with no minimums or contractual tie-ins^[12].

The DBS itself issues checks for England, Wales, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man; standard and enhanced checks can only be requested by an organisation through a registered body such as uCheck^[16].

uCheck features

Basic, standard and enhanced DBS
Digital right-to-work checks
Digital identity verification
Adverse credit checks
Volume discounts
No contractual tie-in

uCheck pricing

Inc. VAT, 1–50 checks: enhanced DBS £56.70; basic DBS £35.70; digital ID £5.60; digital right to work £8.41; adverse credit £6.20. Sign-up fee £58.80.