By SanctionsAI team · Updated 2026-08-09

Check OFAC sanctions in Go

Screen crypto wallets in Go using the SanctionsAI API.

package main

import (
    "encoding/json"
    "fmt"
    "net/http"
    "time"
)

type ScreenResult struct {
    Blocked bool        `json:"blocked"`
    Matches interface{} `json:"matches"`
}

func checkSanctions(wallet string) (*ScreenResult, error) {
    client := &http.Client{Timeout: 5 * time.Second}
    url := fmt.Sprintf("https://sanctionsai.dev/sanctions?wallet=%s", wallet)
    resp, err := client.Get(url)
    if err != nil { return nil, err }
    defer resp.Body.Close()
    var result ScreenResult
    json.NewDecoder(resp.Body).Decode(&result)
    return &result, nil
}

Screen your agent's next payment

Check any wallet, name, or entity against OFAC, EU, UN sanctions lists in real time.

Free wallet checker

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the SanctionsAI API free?
Yes. Free tier: 5 checks/day by IP, no API key. Dev: $19/mo for 10,000 checks. Team: $99/mo for 100,000.
How fast is the API?
Sub-200ms for wallet and name checks. Suitable for real-time payment flows.
Can I use this in production?
Yes. Production-grade with 99.9% uptime. Use Dev or Team plan for production volume.
What happens if the API is down?
Fail safe: block the transaction and log the error. Never proceed without a clean screening result.

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