Right To Work Checker review
A focused, low-cost option for UK share-code checks with API access.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Right To Work Checker verifies UK right-to-work share codes against the gov.uk service through a web checker and REST API. It is designed for employers, recruitment and ATS platforms, HR and onboarding tools, staffing agencies, gig platforms, and compliance teams. The API accepts a share code, applicant date of birth, and company name, then returns structured data covering the outcome, conditions, reference, photo, and PDF information. Bearer-token authentication and sandbox test keys support API-based workflows.
Pricing is accessible for smaller teams. The Free plan costs £0 per month and includes sandbox mode, an audit log, and a usage dashboard. Pro costs £14 per month, while Scale costs £49 per month; both list the same named highlights of sandbox mode, audit log, and usage dashboard. Enterprise adds custom volume, custom rates, an SLA, a signed DPA, and a sub-processor list. The published plans therefore suit teams that want a defined monthly price, while larger or higher-volume deployments need a tailored commercial arrangement.
The product’s strongest fit is a narrow verification workflow: live share-code checks, structured JSON responses, audit records, usage reporting, and no caching. Applicant data is described as transient and not retained, while audit logs retain request metadata without identifying values. It is explicitly unaffiliated with HM Government, the Home Office, and gov.uk. Choose it when share-code verification and API integration are the main requirements. Consider another option if the workflow also needs document capture or reminders, since those capabilities are outside this product’s stated focus.
Right To Work Checker pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Free plan includes sandbox mode, audit log and usage dashboard
- REST API returns structured verification results
- Live gov.uk checks without caching
- Where it doesn't
- Focused on share-code verification rather than document capture
- Does not provide reminders for right-to-work processes
- Enterprise pricing and volume terms are custom
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