CSCS auto-verification connects Chime to the official CSCS Smart Check database via API, so all card submissions carrying the CSCS logo (38 card schemes) are verified automatically - no manual approval needed.
When a worker submits their card details, the system checks the card number, expiry date, and cardholder name directly against the CSCS database and instantly confirms or rejects the submission.
If verification fails - for example, the card is expired, the details don't match, or the card can't be found - the submission is routed to the manual verification queue for an admin or super user to review.
Prerequisites for Setting Up CSCS Auto-Verification
Before enabling auto-verification in Chime, two things need to be in place: a CSCS Smart Check API licence and activation by the Chime Support team.
1. Purchase a CSCS Smart Check API Licence
This licence is obtained directly from CSCS — it is not part of your Chime subscription and must be arranged separately.
Costs
Initial setup: £1,500 + VAT
Annual renewal: £1,000 + VAT (renews automatically)
Signed Agreement
A tri-partite licence agreement must be signed by three parties: your organisation (the employer), Chime (your IT Partner), and CSCS. Once all three parties have signed, CSCS will release a unique API key to Chime so it can be deployed in your environment.
If you wish to cancel, you can do so at any time by giving CSCS 60 days' written notice before the next renewal date.
2. Chime Integration
Once Chime receives the API key from CSCS, the Chime Support team will connect the two systems and enable auto-verification for your account.