iDenfy adds Handy-Signatur to ID verification platform
iDenfy, a provider of identity verification and KYC solutions, has integrated Austria’s Handy-Signatur digital signature service into its platform. The addition allows iDenfy’s customers to verify users’ identities using the Austrian government‑issued eID, enabling seamless onboarding for Austrian residents.
Handy-Signatur is a mobile-based qualified electronic signature linked to the Austrian citizen card. By incorporating it, iDenfy expands its coverage of European eID schemes and strengthens its offering for businesses that need to comply with local AML and eIDAS requirements.
Key takeaways
- ▸iDenfy now supports Handy-Signatur, Austria’s mobile qualified electronic signature.
- ▸The integration lets iDenfy clients verify Austrian users using the government‑issued eID.
- ▸Handy-Signatur is linked to the Austrian citizen card and complies with eIDAS standards.
- ▸The move broadens iDenfy’s European eID coverage and aids AML/KYC compliance for Austrian market entrants.
Why this matters
By adding Handy-Signatur, iDenfy gives its customers a locally trusted verification method for Austria, reducing friction for onboarding Austrian consumers and helping merchants meet national AML obligations. This strengthens iDenfy’s competitive position against other KYC providers that lack direct integration with Austria’s eID, potentially winning more contracts in the DACH region where eID adoption is growing.
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