Norwegian BankID

Electronic identification in Norway

The first BankIDs were issued in 2004 and are now available from every Norwegian bank. The minimum age for obtaining BankID is 15 or 13, depending on your bank. BankID meets the official requirements for identity verification and electronic signature, making it a simple and secure way to verify identity online. You can use BankID for online banking, accessing public services, making online purchases and numerous other scenarios, including signing agreements. To obtain your BankID, you need to verify your identity with your bank.

How to use BankID

You can choose to use BankID either with a code snippet or app, or on your mobile. In the case of a code snippet or app, you identify with your social security number, your password and a one-time code or with biometrics. If you choose to use a one-time code your bank will provide you with a means to generate the code but in the case of biometrics you can choose to use your thumbprint or your face. With BankID on your mobile phone, you sign in with your mobile number, date of birth and PIN or biometric verification.

For businesses and organisations

BankID can be used by any business or organisation requiring secure and simple online identification, such as for secure transactions, easy onboarding of new customers and signing contracts. BankID makes things easier for you and your customers, eliminating the need for in-person meetings or sending documents by mail. You can achieve highest level of assurance (according to eIDAS) with BankID, the cost of which has been lowered, along with the time it takes, with the addition of biometric verification.