Identity verification methods

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All available identity verification methods

eParaksts mobile

Latvia

Mobile electronic identity

eParaksts mobile is Latvia's state-provided mobile electronic identity method. It lets a person prove their identity on a smartphone without a physical card reader. In MyFaceGuard the person approves the identity request inside eParaksts mobile and then continues with their photo consent decision.

Smart-ID

Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania

Mobile electronic identity

Smart-ID is a mobile app for secure identity verification in digital services. It requires no special SIM card or card reader. The person checks the verification code and confirms the request with their Smart-ID PIN on their own device.

Mobile-ID

Estonia, Lithuania

SIM-based mobile electronic identity

Mobile-ID lets a person verify their identity with a mobile phone and a dedicated SIM card. The person compares the verification code and confirms with a PIN. Unlike app-based methods, Mobile-ID is bound to the secure environment of the SIM card.

Latvijas eID karte

Latvia

Electronic identity card

The Latvian eID card is a state-issued identity card carrying electronic identity and e-signature certificates. Depending on the integration, the person may need the card, a PIN and a compatible card reader or an eID Scan solution.

Estonian ID card

Estonia

Electronic identity card

The Estonian ID card is a state-issued electronic identity card with a chip and digital certificates. It allows secure authentication in e-services using the card, a PIN and the required software.

Lithuanian ID card

Lithuania

Electronic identity card

The electronic certificates on the Lithuanian identity card let the holder verify their identity in digital services. This usually requires the card, a PIN, a card reader and compatible software.

BankID (Sweden)

Sweden

Bank-issued electronic identity

BankID is the most widely used electronic identity method in Sweden. A person can verify their identity in the BankID app on the same device or on another device by scanning a QR code and approving the request.

BankID (Norway)

Norway

Bank-issued electronic identity

Norwegian BankID is an electronic identity method for secure authentication in public and private digital services. The person approves the identity request in the BankID app or with another available BankID authenticator.

MitID

Denmark

National electronic identity

MitID is Denmark's national electronic identity method, used across banking, government and private digital services. Most people approve requests in the MitID app; other authenticators are also available.

itsme®

European Union, Norway, Iceland, United Kingdom

Mobile electronic identity

itsme® is a Belgian mobile electronic identity that lets a person verify their identity, authenticate, confirm actions and sign documents. In MyFaceGuard the person reviews the request and confirms their identity in the itsme® app.

Freja

Sweden

Mobile electronic identity

Freja is a Swedish mobile electronic identity. It lets a person verify their identity and access connected e-services using the app and a PIN or device biometrics.

ID Austria

Austria

National electronic identity

ID Austria is Austria's national electronic identity solution for secure identity verification and access to digital services. The person signs in with ID Austria and approves the request with a linked authenticator, such as the ID Austria app.

Luxembourg eID / GouvID

Luxembourg

Electronic identity card and mobile authentication

The Luxembourg electronic identity card can carry activated authentication and electronic signature certificates. The GouvID app lets the holder use the eID card together with a smartphone to verify their identity in supported digital services.

Finnish Trust Network

Finland

Bank and mobile operator electronic identity network

The Finnish Trust Network (Luottamusverkosto) brings together strong electronic identification means available in Finland, including bank identifiers and the mobile certificate. The person picks their Finnish identity provider and verifies their identity in its secure environment.

Henkilökortti

Finland

Electronic identity card

The Finnish identity card (Henkilökortti) can carry the citizen certificate. It allows identity verification in e-services using the card, a compatible card reader, software and a PIN.

L'Identité Numérique La Poste

France

Mobile electronic identity

L'Identité Numérique La Poste is a mobile electronic identity used to securely sign in to French public and private digital services, including through FranceConnect and FranceConnect+. The person approves the request in the app with their secret code.

mojeID

Poland

Bank-based electronic identity

Poland's mojeID lets a person verify their identity remotely using bank-verified data. The service is provided by KIR, the Polish clearing infrastructure operator, together with the banks.

eDO App

Poland

Mobile app for the Polish electronic ID card

eDO App lets holders of the Polish electronic identity card verify their identity online with a smartphone. The app uses the card chip and NFC, so no physical card reader is needed.

Belgian eID

Belgium

Electronic identity card

The Belgian eID is an electronic identity card with a chip. It enables secure authentication in public digital services using the card, a compatible card reader and a personal PIN.

Citizen Card (Cartão de Cidadão)

Portugal

Electronic identity card

The Portuguese Citizen Card (Cartão de Cidadão) is a state-issued identity card with electronic authentication certificates. It allows identity verification in public and private digital services using the card and a suitable authentication solution.

Serbian eID / ConsentID

Serbia

National electronic identity

The Serbian eID portal provides access to national digital services. Depending on the flow, the person can use a qualified electronic certificate or the ConsentID app to securely approve the identity request.

The legal status, assurance level and eIDAS status of each method can differ. Available methods may change.

Who needs this most

For organizations where trust and verifiability are not optional

Banking, fintech, insurance and digital finance

Organizations with strict security, reputation and audit requirements that regularly use photos of employees, clients or partners.

Healthcare and other regulated sectors

Organizations where the use of personal data requires an especially clear and transparent process.

Gaming, e-commerce and online services

International teams creating employer brand, community, event and marketing content across several markets.

Event and conference organizers

To manage photo use for attendees, speakers, partners and staff in one place before and after the event.

Defence and other sensitive industries

For situations where misidentifying a person or publishing a photo incorrectly creates elevated security and reputational risk.

ISO-aligned organizations

For teams that rely on documented processes, defined responsibilities and reviewable audit information.

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