We are happy with how the digital ID card feature in Freja is developing and are excited to see a growing number of users finding value in it.
One thing that is crucial for the digital ID card in Freja to continue on this track of growth is for more places to officially accept the digital card in Freja as a valid ID document for identification.
We are getting more and more physical ID locations officially for you to use – currently there are 10000+ locations across Sweden that officially accept the Freja digital ID card, and even more that do so unofficially. Many real-life use cases are covered:
- identification;
- proving your age;
- picking up a parcel;
- getting prescription medicine;
- earning loyalty points.
To check the official list of our partners, you can visit our website, or you can always check the list in your app – go to ‘Explore’ and then ‘Your Digital ID Card’.
You Are Important
However, there is another factor that usually slips by – the importance of you as the user. The digital ID card in Freja has had such success so far precisely because there are people that want to use it and are going out and using it in the real world.
This sends out a signal to others that this is a real thing, people find value in it and want to use it more and more.
Many of our current partners recognised this, and you going out and using Freja was an important step in them backing the digital ID card in Freja officially.
We would also like to thank you for your continued feedback around where you would like to use your digital ID card. It also serves as proof to potential partners that people want to use Freja for their service or business.
Fewer Restrictions than You Think
Often, the majority of places you need to identify at just need proof of your identity and age. As we have verified you already, and the data is shown clearly in your digital ID card, identifying yourself is as simple as showing your screen.
Other situations where your data needs to be scanned, for example, are not necessarily more complicated.
The QR code in Freja is flexible and can be scanned by most regular shop scanners. In this way, the store gets all the information they need to grant you your loyalty points for example.
Safety First
We would like to remind you that Freja is a government-approved e-ID an represents your identity both in the digital and physical worlds.
That is why there are procedures and security features built into the digital ID card both for your protection, and the protection of our partners.
This ensures the legitimacy of the digital ID card as a valid replacement for regular physical IDs, which will, in turn, make it more widely accepted and more convenient for you to use.
The security features in the digital ID card are:
Identity verification – you go through a thorough vetting process by our security team before you are issued your digital ID card.
Animations and sound – the digital ID card screen is animated and plays sounds when tapped.
Timer – there is a timer ticking down to ensure that the data generated cannot be used indefinitely. Once the timer expires, you need to refresh the QR code in order to use it.
Code matching – our official partners may check the authenticity of your digital ID card. After scanning your digital ID card, a code will pop up on both their screens and yours. If your digital ID card is authentic the codes will match.
If you have any questions around Freja, please visit our frequently asked questions, or check out our dedicated page for the digital ID card in Freja.
