eID Schemes: Identify Trust at a National Scale.
National eID schemes are changing the way identity is verified. From Germany’s eID card and France Identité numérique, to Italy’s SPID – millions already use secure, government-backed IDs. IDnow connects these schemes through one platform, helping you onboard users faster, stay compliant across borders, and keep fraud at bay.
Extending Trust through eIDs.
eIDs are setting the benchmark for onboarding. They cut friction for legitimate users, no long forms, no repeat checks, while delivering verified, government-issued identity data businesses can rely on.
With IDnow, you connect once and accept multiple national schemes, simplifying cross-border expansion without added integrations. Whether for financial services, mobility, gaming, or telecoms, eIDs unlock secure onboarding, but only if you can navigate the complexity of different schemes.
Deploy trust, your way.
Reusable / Stored Identities.
eID schemes provide a standalone, government-issued digital identity that can be reused across multiple services. Once a user is verified via an eID, their identity can be stored securely for future interactions, reducing friction and speeding up onboarding while maintaining full compliance and privacy.
Expert-led verification.
For edge cases, high-risk transactions, or users who cannot use an eID, trained specialists can guide them through Expert-Led VideoIdent. This ensures that even when the automated verification path isn’t possible, onboarding remains secure, compliant, and seamless.
Automated Verification.
While eIDs are designed for fast, automated verification, fallback options exist for cases where the eID is unavailable, fails verification, or appears suspicious. Automated document checks can be used as a remote, self-service backup, ensuring users can still be onboarded efficiently without compromising security.
What we analyze
We validate eID credentials and enhance them with layered checks to ensure identities are genuine and fraud-resistant.
Flexible Verification – Combine eID credentials with biometrics, document checks, or blacklist queries to match your risk model.
Adaptive Compliance – IDnow aligns each journey with the local scheme’s rules, keeping you compliant without extra complexity.
Reality Check: Fraud in Action
A fraudster tries to use an expired eID credential. IDnow flags it instantly, blocking the attempt before onboarding continues.
Reality Check: Fraud in Action
Fraudsters exploit inconsistencies between schemes to slip through. IDnow harmonizes identity data, closing weak spots.
Learn more about how we can help you fight fraud, without sacrificing user experience.
Why businesses choose IDnow Biometric Verification:
One connection for multiple national eID schemes
Seamless onboarding with reusable identities
Fraud prevention with layered verification
Adaptive compliance across markets
Ensures the rightful owner is present with strong authentication for maximum trust
Simple fall back to fully automated or expert-assisted verification
Easy integration via SDK, API, or the IDnow Identity Trust Platform
From national schemes to global trust.
IDnow simplifies eID acceptance at scale, helping you expand faster, stay compliant, and block fraud. Discover how the EU Digital Identity Wallet builds on national eID schemes with added holder authentication to create a unified European standard, and how IDnow prepares you for it.
Built to work in your world.
Integrate eID schemes into your workflows with minimal effort. Whether via SDK, API, or orchestration through the IDnow Trust Platform, we deliver scalable, compliant onboarding.
Be eID-ready today.
Turn eIDs into seamless, scalable trust signals.
With fast, automated verification and reusable, government-issued credentials, eIDs deliver trusted identity data in seconds.