Norwegian Bank ID

1. Service Introduction

Norwegian BankID is the mainstream electronic identity (eID) and digital signature solution in Norway, jointly launched and operated by the Norwegian banking system. It supports users to perform electronic signatures online and has legal effect within Norway.

2. Region

BankID covers users across Norway, provided by participating banks and related trust infrastructure. As a nationally recognized electronic signature and identity tool, it is widely used in banking, public services, commercial contracts, and other fields. Learn more

3. Signature Level Support

• AdES (Advanced Electronic Signature)

4. Dependency Requirements

To use Norwegian BankID for signing, the following is usually required:

• Users need to hold a BankID credential issued by a participating bank. Learn more

5. Compliance Description

Although BankID is currently not recognized as a qualified electronic signature (QES) provider under the eIDAS regulation (EU) No 910/2014, it meets Norway’s strict national requirements for strong electronic identity authentication and advanced electronic signatures (AdES). Learn more