Open Bank Account Online with EUDI Wallet

Last updated: 1/29/2026Reading time: 1 min
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Banking & Finance

The Problem

Opening bank account requires in-person visit with physical documents, or slow postal verification with security risks

The Solution

Open account entirely online in 5 minutes using EUDI Wallet for instant identity verification

Benefits

Fully remote account opening (no branch visit)
Instant identity verification (vs days of postal verification)
Strong customer authentication (meets regulatory requirements)
Cross-border account opening (open German account from Italy)
Secure document sharing (proof of address, tax residency)

How It Works

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Visit bank's website or app

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Click 'Open Account' and select EUDI Wallet verification

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Bank requests: Name, Date of Birth, Address, Nationality, Tax Residency

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Review request in your EUDI Wallet

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Approve with biometric authentication

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Bank receives verified credentials instantly

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Account activated - immediate use

What You Need

  • EUDI Wallet with ID credential
  • Bank with EUDI Wallet integration
  • Proof of address document (utility bill or residence certificate in wallet)

Privacy & Security

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Your Privacy is Protected

Banks must accept EUDI Wallet for strong customer authentication by Dec 2027 (mandatory under eIDAS 2.0). You control exactly what data is shared.

Availability

Major EU banks (ING, Deutsche Bank, BNP Paribas) participating in pilots. Mandatory acceptance from December 2027.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Sources

✓ Information verified against official sources (2/9/2026)

  1. [1]eIDAS 2.0 Use Cases
  2. [2]EUDI Wallet Pilots

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