By SanctionsAI team · Updated 2026-08-09

Set up sanctions screening webhook alerts

Get real-time notifications when sanctions matches are detected.

from flask import Flask, request
import json, smtplib

app = Flask(__name__)

@app.route('/webhook/sanctions-alert', methods=['POST'])
def handle_alert():
    alert = request.json
    if alert.get('blocked'):
        # Send email to compliance team
        send_alert_email(alert)
        # Log to audit system
        log_to_audit(alert)
    return {"status": "received"}, 200

def send_alert_email(alert):
    msg = f"Sanctions match detected!\nWallet: {alert['wallet']}\nMatches: {alert['matches']}"
    # Send via SMTP or SendGrid
    pass

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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