What is the EUDI Wallet?
The European Digital Identity Wallet (also referred to as the EUDI Wallet) is a secure, EU-recognised mobile application that allows individuals and businesses to store and use their digital identity, credentials, and documents across borders. It enables users to prove their identity, sign documents, and access both public and private services online—securely and in full compliance with eIDAS, GDPR, and AML5 regulations.
How does the EUDI Wallet work?
The European Digital Identity Wallet is part of the eIDAS 2.0 framework, which aims to standardize digital identity across all EU Member States. Each wallet is issued or recognized by a Member State and provides users with full control over their personal data. It allows them to selectively share attributes (such as name, age, or qualifications) and authenticate themselves digitally without needing to register separately on multiple platforms.
The EUDI Wallet will be usable for cross-border services—meaning an individual can, for example, open a bank account, submit a tax declaration, or sign a rental agreement in another EU country using their verified digital identity. It also supports Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES) and identity verification processes in line with the highest levels of assurance, making it a key enabler of digital trust and seamless digital transformation in both the public and private sectors.
The Wallet addresses a major gap in current digital infrastructure by creating a harmonized and citizen-centric approach to digital identity in Europe. It empowers users to take control of their identity while promoting interoperability, privacy, and compliance with the EU’s digital standards.
Key characteristics
- Issued or recognized by an EU Member State under eIDAS 2.0
- Stores personal digital identity, attributes, and verified credentials
- Enables cross-border authentication and onboarding across the EU
- Supports Qualified Electronic Signatures and trusted identity verification
- Complies with GDPR (data protection) and AML5 (anti-money laundering) requirements
- Offers user control over data sharing and consent
- Can be used in both public and private sector services (e.g., banks, healthcare, education, travel)
- Operates on mobile devices through a secure app interface
Examples
- A citizen uses their EUDI Wallet to securely log into a national health portal in another EU country
- A university graduate presents a digitally verified diploma from their wallet to apply for a job abroad
- A user signs a cross-border employment contract using a Qualified Electronic Signature via their EUDI Wallet
- A fintech company integrates EUDI-based identity verification into its customer onboarding process
- A traveler checks into a hotel in another Member State by presenting proof of identity from the wallet without showing a physical document
Related terms
- Qualified electronic signature (QES)
- Qualified trust service provider (QTSP)
- Digital identity
- Electronic identification
References
European Commission – European Digital Identity
European Commission – What Are EU Digital Identity Wallets?