What is an SDN list entry?

An SDN list entry is a structured record in OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons list. Each entry contains identifying information about a sanctioned person or entity: legal name, aliases (AKAs), addresses, nationality, date of birth, passport numbers, and — since 2018 — cryptocurrency wallet addresses.

What an entry looks like

A typical SDN entry includes: the SDN's name and title, a list of known aliases in multiple scripts, physical addresses, national ID numbers, the sanctions program under which they were designated, and the date of designation. Crypto wallet entries include the blockchain address and the network (ETH, BTC, TRX).

Why this matters for screening

Fuzzy matching against SDN entries is essential because sanctioned parties often transact under aliases or slightly different name spellings. SanctionsAI's screening engine handles this automatically — you do not need to parse SDN entries yourself.