Unexpected uses for your BankID

Mobile BankID has only been a novelty in the market for a few years, something that the majority of the Swedish population has on their phone. As society becomes more digital in almost all areas, digital identification solutions have also become important. But what can you use your BankID for and what unexpected uses are there for your electronic identification?

It is clear that the digital development at a societal level has placed completely new demands on the social environment. Authorities have always made it clear that digital government requires safe and reliable digital solutions.

But when it comes to service development, the breakthroughs have primarily been made by the private sector, and those who were the first to adopt them have been able to become market leaders in important areas. One such example is online banking, where there are several major players in the Swedish market.

When it comes to digital identification, there are two main players in the Swedish market: the classic mobile BankID, developed and implemented by the largest Swedish banks, and Freja. Mobile BankID is the most established digital identification, and sometimes it feels like a monopoly.

The reason why banks quickly developed digital identification was that they saw it as very efficient for customers and for the banks themselves that most banking transactions would be done online in the future. But when it comes to money and other assets, secure methods are needed so that people do not risk getting into trouble. That is why they decided to develop and create mobile BankID, which is now used in a number of different areas.

But what other unexpected cases can come in handy for those who want to use mobile BankID in all possible ways? Here, in collaboration with one of our partners, we have listed five unexpected examples of where you can use your mobile BankID.

Buy prescription medication with BankID

If you visit an online pharmacy, you can also use your mobile BankID to authenticate and thus order prescription medication directly to your mailbox. This is not least a convenient solution for those who are sick and do not want to go out, but prefer to receive their medication directly at home.

Mobile BankID is not required to purchase over-the-counter medication via an online pharmacy, but it is required if you intend to order prescription medication.

Play at the casino with your mobile BankID

A very common phenomenon in the Swedish gaming market is casinos with BankID, which is actually a legal requirement of the Swedish Gambling Authority. All casinos and gaming companies that are required to operate in Sweden and have a license in Sweden must also offer an electronic ID card when logging in, so that they can verify that only people over the age of 18 are playing on the gaming sites.

But that's not the only convenience of playing at a casino with mobile BankID. It's so convenient that you no longer need a username and password to log in, but you can use mobile BankID for both authentication and identification. This makes playing at an online casino quick and easy if you have mobile BankID installed on your mobile phone. Read this guide to learn about digital gaming security and an overview of the reliability criteria for online casinos.

Do your banking with mobile BankID

When you log in to your online bank, you no longer need a bank card, but you can log in using your personal identification number and mobile BankID at leading banks in Sweden. This will act as identification similar to what you would present if you visited a physical bank branch.

In your online bank, you can check your balance, make transfers, pay bills and trade stocks. This depends a bit on which bank you have. In any case, everything will be easier with a mobile BankID.

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Identify yourself when receiving bets

Courier companies are increasingly delivering goods directly to individuals or companies after they have ordered something online. This could be books, clothes or toys. In today's digital market, most things can be ordered online from various online stores.

Some courier services require you to present your ID when picking up your order, often as a security measure for the consumer. Today, you can present your ID directly on your mobile phone along with BankID at many different courier services. This means you never have to keep an eye on your wallet if you have your mobile phone in your pocket.