ID Austria in the eID and Wallet Hub: eIDAS compliant identity verification in Austria
Across Europe, the digital identity rules are changing, and Austria is leading the way with the full rollout of ID Austria. Far more than a simple replacement for the Handy-Signatur, it is a major upgrade in digital trust, security, and capability.
To help companies unlock this potential, ID Austria is now fully integrated into Signicat’s eID and Wallet Hub, allowing businesses to access this state-managed eID via a single connection. Integrating it into your services is a strategic move that improves security, simplifies the user experience, and creates new efficiencies.
What is ID Austria?
ID Austria is Austria's official, state-managed, digital identity. Built primarily for mobile (mobile-first solution), it securely connects a citizen's verified identity to their smartphone via the "ID Austria" app.
It offers the highest level of identity assurance under the EU's eIDAS regulation. Verifying an identity with ID Austria is legally the exact same as checking a physical passport or national ID card in person. This unmatched reliability (high level of assurance) is its standout feature and the foundation for its most valuable uses.
Beyond authentication: The three pillars of ID Austria
While excellent for secure logins, the true value of ID Austria is realised when you use its full capabilities across the entire customer journey:
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How it works: During customer onboarding, a new user proves their identity by completing a secure authentication in the ID Austria app, providing government-verified confirmation.
The advantage: Faster for users, cheaper for the business, and meets strict KYC and AML compliance requirements out of the box.
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How it works: Instead of typing a password, users respond to a push notification and authenticate with their fingerprint or FaceID, in the "ID Austria" app.
The advantage: Act as a Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) method, removes password-related friction, reducing drop-off rates and support costs while building user trust.
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How it works: Request verified name, date of birth, and address directly from ID Austria app. The user consents, and data automatically fills your system.
The advantage: Removes manual entry errors, ensures highly accurate data, and improves the user experience by reducing sign-up effort.
–"Connecting directly to electronic identity systems across Europe is a complex process that requires significant technical effort and often delays product launches. By bringing ID Austria into our Hub, companies skip the complexity. One connection launches compliant onboarding instantly, fully prepared for the upcoming EUDI Wallet."
Why you should add ID Austria via the Signicat eID and Wallet Hub
Integrating ID Austria is more than just adding another login method. It's about building your digital services on a foundation of trusted, government-verified identity. By doing so, you simplify critical processes, reduce operational costs, and boost your security.
With over 4.8 million ID Austria registrations and more than 10 million authentications per month, Austria's digital ecosystem is rapidly maturing. But while your Austrian customers are easily downloading the ID Austria app, your business needs a reliable way to connect your systems to it.
Here is why businesses choose the Signicat’s eID and Wallet Hub:
Frequently Asked Questions:
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A: Yes. It delivers the highest Level of Assurance (LoA High) under eIDAS, allowing you to instantly meet strict KYC and AML requirements.
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Direct connections drain engineering resources. Signicat’s eID and Wallet Hub replaces this with one API, ensuring zero maintenance and unlocking 35+ other eIDs.
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No. Customers simply use the ID Austria app on their existing smartphone via FaceID or fingerprint.