Biometric ID Cards
Biometric ID cards embed fingerprints or facial data on a chip for secure identity verification in travel and public services.
Biometric ID cards store biometric templates on a secure chip to verify the holder and prevent fraud during identity checks.
Latest Updates
- 2025-07-01: Switzerland confirmed biometric ID cards will launch by end-2026, storing face and fingerprints on a secure chip in line with EU Regulation 2019/1157.
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Latest Data Cards
Data Card Vietnam Banking Rules Push Customers to Chip IDs and VNeID
2025-11-28CC-BY-4.0national-eiddigital-idbiometric-id-cardsVietnam’s central bank is tightening know-your-customer (KYC) rules for banks and payment firms, effectively steering customers toward chip-based ID cards and the VNeID digital identity app for account opening and remote transactions.
- New regulations require banks and payment institutions to authenticate customers against the national population database using chip-based ID cards or VNeID.
- The shift aims to reduce manual ID checks and improve remote onboarding and transaction security.
- Legacy paper ID documents become less usable for high-assurance financial services as the rules take effect.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a biometric ID card?
A physical identity card containing a chip with biometric templates such as fingerprints.
Where are biometric ID cards used?
They are used in national ID programs and for travel documents.
Are biometrics stored securely?
Yes, data is typically encrypted and access-protected on the card chip.
How are cards verified?
Inspectors read the chip and validate signatures using PKI (e.g., CSCA/DSC for eMRTD) and check data consistency with the printed document.