eID Check
Electronic identity verification (eID) for KYC using schemes like BankID, MitID, itsme, iDIN, Aadhaar, and UAE Pass.
eID Check Overview
This service verifies a customer using a national or bank-led electronic identification scheme, such as BankID or MitID. By leveraging these schemes, we can securely validate a customer’s details against the records held by the issuing scheme.
This check provides a high level of identity assurance.
Common use cases
Use eID verification to increase identity assurance across key customer journeys:
Digital KYC onboarding: Verify customer identity instantly using trusted national eID schemes, without requiring document upload.
High-assurance identity verification: Rely on government-backed digital identity schemes to meet enhanced KYC and regulatory requirements.
Strong Customer Authentication (SCA): Re-authenticate users for sensitive actions such as payout or limit increases using scheme-based authentication.
Cross-border and local compliance: Meet jurisdiction-specific identity verification requirements using nationally recognized eID schemes.
How eID check works
An eID Check connects directly to the selected eID scheme or identity provider.
The customer is redirected, or handed off, to the scheme to complete authentication. This requires the customer to approve the request using the scheme’s own login flow, such as a one-time password (OTP), banking app approval, or another supported authentication method.
Once the customer successfully authenticates, the scheme returns verified identity data to ComplyCube, which then validates it against the customer record to produce the eID Check result.
Unlike Multi-Bureau Check, which verifies identity by checking customer-provided details against trusted data sources, eID Check relies on live user authentication with the scheme before the check can complete.
Supported eID schemes
It currently supports the following schemes:
🇦🇴 Angola
National ID
🇧🇪 Belgium
itsme
eID
🇧🇷 Brazil
Cadastro de Pessoas FÃsicas (CPF)
🇨🇿 Czech Republic
BankID
mojeID
🇩🇰 Denmark
MitID
🇫🇮 Finland
BankID
🇫🇷 France
L’Identité Numérique
🇩🇪 Germany
Personalausweis
Verimi
🇬🇠Ghana
Ghana Card
Passport
Voter ID
🇮🇹 Italy
Carta di Identità Elettronica (CIE)
🇮🇳 India
Aadhaar
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
National ID
Resident ID
🇰🇪 Kenya
National ID
Passport
Alien Card
🇳🇱 Netherlands
iDIN
Digidentity
🇳🇬 Nigeria
Bank Verification Number (BVN)
National Identification Number (NIN)
Voter ID
🇳🇴 Norway
BankID
Buypass
🇸🇰 Slovakia
MobileID
🇿🇦 South Africa
National ID
Refugee ID
🇸🇪 Sweden
BankID
Freja eID
🇺🇬 Uganda
National ID
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
UAE Pass
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
National ID
Analysis performed
ComplyCube’s eID checks validate all customer attributes supported by the scheme and securely retrieve verified customer information directly from the eID provider.
Detailed verification checks
Identity Verification
Depending on the eID provider, the verifiable attributes will include:
Name
Date of birth (DOB)
Nationality
Gender
Address
Tax identification number (TIN)
Client Validation
This ensures the submitted client info matches the information returned by the eID scheme.
Sample result
The example below shows a representative eID Check result for verified identity attributes and validation outcomes.
Use it to see how returned identity data, provider responses, and verification findings may appear in an eID Check report.
This example is illustrative. Exact fields, values, and layout may vary by eID scheme, provider, workflow, configuration, and result.
Check duration
An eID Check takes an average of 2 seconds to complete.
Frequently asked questions
What is an eID Check?
An eID Check verifies a customer through a trusted electronic identity scheme such as BankID, MitID, itsme, or UAE Pass.
It uses the scheme’s own authentication flow to confirm the customer’s identity and return verified data.
Do customers need to upload an ID document for an eID Check?
No.
An eID Check relies on the customer authenticating with the selected eID scheme rather than uploading a physical identity document.
If you also need document authenticity checks or document image capture, add Document Check.
Which identity data can an eID Check verify?
The verified data depends on the selected scheme.
It can include attributes such as name, date of birth, nationality, gender, address, and tax identification number.
How is eID Check different from Multi-Bureau Check?
An eID Check requires the customer to complete live authentication with the selected scheme.
Multi-Bureau Check verifies customer details against authoritative data sources without that live scheme login step.
Can I use eID Check inside a workflow?
Yes.
You can run eID Check inside Workflows and combine it with checks such as AML Screening Check, Document Check, and Identity Check.
Can eID Check be used for Strong Customer Authentication?
Yes.
eID Check can support Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) and other high-assurance re-authentication flows for sensitive actions such as payouts or limit increases.
Which checks are commonly combined with eID Check in KYC?
eID Check is often combined with AML Screening Check, Document Check, Identity Check, and Proof of Address Check.
This helps you move from scheme-based identity verification to a broader KYC and compliance decision in one Workflow.
Related checks
Combine eID verification with other KYC and compliance checks:
AML Screening Check for sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening.
Document Check for ID document verification.
Identity Check for biometric liveness verification.
Proof of Address Check for document-based address verification.
Related topics
Use these when configuring eID Checks in a broader onboarding journey:
Workflows to orchestrate eID Checks alongside other checks.
Policies to apply consistent decision rules across workflow sessions.
Smart Forms to capture user details and eSignature before redirecting to an eID scheme.