RATING REPORT VERIFICATION
To verify your Pan-African Credit Rating Report, scan the permanent QR code located at the bottom-right corner of the document using any smartphone camera or QR code scanner. This streamlined process ensures secure access to your digital report without time constraints or regional limitations.
Step-by-Step Verification Guide
Scan the QR Code
- Align the QR code within your device’s camera viewfinder. Modern smartphones (iOS 16+/Android 13+) support native QR scanning without third-party apps.
- If the code is damaged or unreadable, manually enter the Report ID (e.g., PAN-AR-2025-XXX) at https://www.pan-african-rating.com/verify.
Access & Manage Your Report
- Successful verification grants access to: Full rating metrics with interactive charts;
Technical Specifications
Permanent QR Code:
- Designed to ISO/IEC 18004 standards with 30% error correction, ensuring readability even with partial damage.
- No expiration dates, enabling lifelong access to historical reports.
Data Security:
- End-to-end encryption via SHA-256, aligning with the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) protocols for financial-grade security.
- No device metadata (e.g., IP addresses) is stored during scanning.
Legacy Report Support:
- Reports issued before 2025 require manual upload to the Legacy Archive Portal for QR activation.
Support & Troubleshooting - Email Assistance: For urgent issues, email support@pan-african-rating.com with:
- Report ID;
- Screenshot of the QR code (if available);
- Description of the error encountered.
Why Use QR Verification?
- Eliminates dependency on SMS or phone verification, reducing costs and complexity for cross-border users;
- Integrates with Africa’s growing digital infrastructure, including PAPSS and AfCFTA trade frameworks;
- Ensures compliance with international data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR).
This updated workflow synthesizes:
- Permanent QR code design principles from Worldlib’s document access systems;
- Risk management protocols from banking compliance standards;
- AfCFTA’s emphasis on frictionless cross-border data flow