Background checks for hiring in the Philippines
Join Zinc for background checks that fit the way Filipino hiring already works, with instant employment verification, NBI-aligned criminal checks, and one platform for every other country on your team.
Checks and features
Checks built for Filipino hiring
The only platform you need for background checks in the Philippines and everywhere else.
Instant employment verification
Confirm a candidate's employment history in seconds through Zinc's direct link with SSS (Social Security System), and cut down on hiring delays. You’ll get thorough results including start and end dates for all historic and current employment.
Criminal history check
Zinc runs a criminal history check covering up to 10 years nationwide. It’s the same scope candidates already expect from an NBI Clearance, minus anything wiped clean under rehabilitation laws to help you stay compliant.
Candidate support in 140+ languages
Zinc's AI-powered chatbot is on hand 24/7 to answer questions in English, Filipino, Tagalog, and 140+ other languages, so candidate questions don't land in your inbox.
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Checks candidates already understand
Most working-age Filipinos already hold an NBI Clearance for travel or visas, so a background check rarely feels invasive. That familiarity can mean fewer candidate questions, less back-and-forth, and a smoother start for your new hire.
Support with the Data Privacy Act 2012
The Data Privacy Act 2012 asks for explicit written consent that names exactly what data you're collecting. Zinc's compliance team is here to help you understand your responsibilities with dedicated legal and data security experts. No matter what, the final call always stays with you.
Built for growing teams
Whether you're making one hire or running a nationwide BPO team, Zinc keeps every check and every result in one place. That means your team spends less time juggling logins and more time actually hiring.
“Zinc has been nothing but good so far. We have had such great feedback from everybody in the team, and we’re all just so impressed with how quick it is. It has been a huge help especially with such a busy time for us in the team and in the company, it has given back time.”
Checks that work everywhere you do
Full visibility, transparent pricing, and adaptable checks for borderless hiring.
Industry-leading global turnaround times
Adaptive checks, not extra admin
Integrated with your HR tech stack
Truly transparent pricing
Pricing
Built for global teams
Whether you're a growing team or an enterprise hiring across borders, Zinc has a plan for you.
Under 20 hires annually
Pay As You Grow
Get started in minutes. Our Pay As You Grow plan is built for lower hiring volumes — a flat rate per check, with no hidden costs or setup fees.
Start checking in minutes, no setup needed
Flat rates per check, no hidden fees
Pay only for what you check, every month
20+ hires annually
Custom solutions
For larger volumes, our experts build a plan around your needs. Credit is flexible with your hiring and never expires, with integrations, setup, training, and support all included for free.
A custom plan built around your hiring
Credit pool that rolls over and never expires
Integrations, setup, and training included for free
“You can't cut corners on recruitment in education. If you can't do the safeguarding at recruitment, then you're letting unsafe people into the organisation. I needed something that I could depend on, and I’m 100% confident Zinc is it.”
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The only platform you need for background checks in the Philippines, and everywhere else.
Does Zinc verify employment in the Philippines?
Yes. Zinc offers instant, government-linked employment verification via SSS (Social Security System), one of only eight countries globally we have a live integration with.
How does Zinc's criminal check relate to NBI Clearance?
Zinc's criminal history check is aligned to the same ground covered by an NBI Clearance: up to a 10-year lookback, nationwide, covering convictions and offences, and excluding records cleared under rehabilitation laws.
What consent do we need for background checks in the Philippines?
Under the Data Privacy Act 2012, you'll need explicit written consent from the candidate before running any check, naming the specific data you're collecting. You need to collect that consent yourself, Zinc can’t do it for you. Regulated sectors may also need periodic re-screening beyond the initial pre-hire check.
Can Zinc run financial or credit checks in the Philippines?
Yes. Zinc's credit check is sourced through the Credit Information Corporation (CIC), via the CIBI Credit Bureau, and covers citizens and foreigners over 18 who are or have been tax residents in the Philippines.
It draws on data submitted by banks, credit lenders, and non-banking financial companies, and returns:
- Credit records and repayment behaviour
- Overall credit evaluation and credit history
- Details of loans, debts, and delinquencies
- Account summaries
Coverage goes back 24 months. The database is updated weekly, though this can depend on individual banks. The check leaves no footprint and does not affect the candidate's creditworthiness.
Due to privacy laws, some case information that parties have explicitly barred from public disclosure may not be accessible, and the credit bureau does not permit sharing this data with third parties outside the consented purpose.
What languages does your customer service support in the Philippines?
Our 24/7 AI chatbot can respond to candidates in English, Filipino, Tagalog, and Cebuano, so they can get support in the language they're most comfortable with.