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Online check-in & secure guest data

Automate guest check‑in and record-keeping in the UK.

Chekin collects guest data at online check-in with OCR document scanning and keeps secure, organised records — ready whenever you need them for tax or audit.

14-day free trial · Integrated with 50+ PMS · Secure guest records.
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OCR
Online check-in
Document scanned & verified
Completed
GDPR
Secure records
up to 6 years
Stored
Guest data in the UK

One smooth check-in, secure records you can trust.

The UK has no central guest-registration portal. Chekin captures guest data at online check-in with OCR and keeps it in secure, organised records — ready whenever you need them for tax or audit.
OCR

Online check-in & data capture

For every guest · Before arrival

Guests check in online before they arrive and scan their ID or passport. OCR reads the document and auto-fills the form, so data capture is fast, accurate and free of manual typing.

  • OCR auto-fills name, document and nationality
  • Fast, accurate capture with no manual typing
  • A smooth, contactless arrival for every guest
Capture
OCR document scan
When
Before arrival
GDPR

Secure records & retention

Encrypted storage · Audit-ready

Guest data is stored encrypted and kept for as long as you need it. Records may be retained for up to 6 years for tax or audit purposes, all handled in line with UK GDPR.

  • Encrypted storage, UK GDPR-compliant by default
  • Records kept up to 6 years for tax or audit
  • Replaces WhatsApp, spreadsheets and paper
Storage
up to 6 years
Compliance
UK GDPR
Optional · Identity verification

Verify the guest is who they claim to be.

Identity verification adds a tamper-proof second layer: Chekin reads the document's MRZ and automatically cross-checks it against the OCR data — if they don't match, the check fails. It then confirms the guest with a biometric selfie and liveness check, across 150+ countries and 2,500+ document templates.

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MRZ reading
OCR ↔ MRZ cross-check
Biometric selfie + liveness
150+ countries · 2,500+ templates
What Chekin handles

Everything you need for check-in and record-keeping in the UK.

From capturing the guest's data with OCR to keeping it in secure, exportable records — all in one place, with no manual steps in between.

Online check-in

An adaptive form guests complete before arrival, capturing document, full name, nationality and length of stay — all validated on the spot.

OCR document scanning

Guests scan their passport or ID and OCR reads the data automatically, filling the form for them — accurate, fast and free of manual typing.

Encrypted secure records

Every guest record is stored encrypted, organised and tamper-resistant. No loose spreadsheets, no paper, no WhatsApp threads.

Up to 6-year retention

Keep records for as long as you need. Data can be retained for up to 6 years for tax or audit purposes, with no manual housekeeping.

Identity verification

Optional biometric face match and liveness check against the scanned document — your defence against fraud, stolen identities and chargebacks.

Digital archive, export anytime

Every record is time-stamped and exportable. When tax season or an audit comes, your guest data is one click away.

How it works

From booking to secure record, with no manual steps.

The same smooth flow runs for every guest — captured at online check-in, kept in secure records.
1

The guest checks in online

Before arrival, the guest fills in the registration form, scans their document and signs — all from their own phone.

2

OCR captures the data

OCR reads the scanned passport or ID and auto-fills the guest's details, validating them with no manual typing.

3

We store it securely

The completed record is encrypted and saved to your secure archive, in line with UK GDPR — ready for tax or audit.

4

You access it whenever you need

Every record is kept for up to 6 years, time-stamped and exportable. You see each check-in in your dashboard.

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What we collect

We capture exactly the guest data you need — nothing more.

The check-in form collects only the data you need, validates it on the spot and keeps it in a secure, organised record. Easy for you, quick for your guests, and fully UK GDPR-compliant.

Guest information
Document type and number
Full name
Nationality
Date of birth
Length of stay
Passport / document number
Booking and property
Check-in date
Check-out date
Property / accommodation
Property address
Why it matters

Good records are your best protection in the UK.

There's no central portal to file with, but you still handle personal data and carry real exposure. UK GDPR governs how guest data is stored, and weak check-in invites fraud and chargebacks. Secure records and identity verification keep you on the safe side.

UK GDPR obligations
Guest data must be stored securely and lawfully
Risk
Fraud & chargebacks
Weak check-in invites stolen identities and disputes
Risk
Tax & audit readiness
Records may be needed up to 6 years on request
Risk
With Chekin
OCR check-in, secure records and optional identity verification
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Run guest check-in and records the smart way.

Connect your PMS, let guests check in online with OCR document scanning, and keep every record secure and organised — ready whenever you need it for tax or audit.