EUropean Digital identity wallet (eudiw)
A Digital Wallet for Trusted Identity in Europe
The European Digital Identity Wallet (EUDIW) is a secure digital wallet on your phone that stores verified versions of official documents, such as identity documents, driver’s licences, and educational certificates.
It allows people to prove who they are (and specific facts about themselves) in a trusted and standardised way across Europe.
Document upload
One wallet. Many everyday uses.
EUDIW is designed for situations where identity and trust matter. Instead of uploading document photos or repeating the same checks, users can share verified information directly from their wallet.
Quickly, securely, and with full control.
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Digital Identity Wallet
The Old way
Document-based onboarding
→ Upload photos of passports or ID cards
→ Take selfies and repeat identity checks for every service
→ Manual or semi-automated reviews
→ Higher friction, longer onboarding times, and higher fraud risk
→ Take selfies and repeat identity checks for every service
→ Manual or semi-automated reviews
→ Higher friction, longer onboarding times, and higher fraud risk
The new way
Wallet-based identity with EUDIW
→ Use verified digital documents stored in a wallet
→ Share only the information required (for example, age or residency)
→ Instant, high-assurance verification
→ Faster onboarding and stronger trust for both users and businesses
→ Share only the information required (for example, age or residency)
→ Instant, high-assurance verification
→ Faster onboarding and stronger trust for both users and businesses
“The partnership with eID Easy offers our clients a swift and easy solution to extend their services across the European continent. Everything needed is combined in one API, eliminating the need for multiple local integrations. This leads to lower costs and faster delivery.”
Who is it for?
Built for people. Designed for businesses.
EUDIW benefits individuals who want simpler, more secure digital interactions and organisations that need reliable identity verification.
It is especially relevant for industries where onboarding, access, and compliance depend on trusted identity:
- Financial Services and Fintech
- Identity verification (IDV) and KYC platforms
- Telecommunications
- Mobility and Travel Services
- Health and Insurance
How does it work
Simple for Users, Reliable for Organisations
At a high level, EUDIW works as follows:
Step 1:
A trusted authority issues a verified digital credential into the user’s wallet.
Step 3:
The user approves sharing from the wallet.
Step 2:
The user starts onboarding and is asked for specific information (e.g. identity or age).
Step 4:
The service receives verified data and can complete onboarding.
→ In some cases, the same wallet can also be used to sign documents as part of the flow electronically.
Faster onboarding
Reduce friction by replacing document uploads and manual checks with trusted digital credentials.
Stronger trust and lower fraud risk
Verified data comes from official sources, not user-uploaded images.
Cross-border access
The same wallet can be used across EU countries, supporting international growth.
User control and data minimisation
Users share only what is required, improving transparency and trust.
Timeline & Key Deadlines
By December 2026:
Each EU Member State must make at least one European Digital Identity Wallet available to users, completing the transition from pilot projects to real-world, regulated wallet usage under the updated eIDAS Regulation (eIDAS 2.0) across the EU.
By December 2027:
Certain regulated organisations, where EU or national law requires identification (fintechs, telcoms, insurance, etc) will be required to accept the European Digital Identity Wallet as a valid method for identity verification and authentication.
This means
→ The wallet must be accepted as an option, not necessarily as the only method
→ Organisations cannot refuse a user who chooses to identify using the wallet
→ Existing onboarding and identification methods can continue alongside EUDIW
In practise, if an organisation is already required to verify identity, the EUDI Wallet becomes one of the methods it must support.
Why Choose eID Easy for EUDIW?
EUDIW as part of the eID Easy Hub
eID Easy helps organisations adopt trusted digital identity without complexity. EUDIW is supported as one channel within the eID Easy Hub, alongside existing national eIDs and bank‑based identity methods across Europe.
Why organisations choose eID Easy:
→ One integration for trusted digital identity across Europe
→ Support for established eID methods today, with EUDIW readiness for tomorrow
→ Reduced regulatory and technical complexity
→ Designed to fit into existing onboarding and verification flows
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