EUDI-Wallet

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Are you EUDI wallet-ready?

Prepare now for the new identity standard in the EU

With the European Digital Identity (EUDI) Regulation coming into force in 2026, all EU member states will be required to provide an EUDI wallet, a kind of digital wallet, to enable online identification. One year later, selected companies and organisations will also be required to accept this form of digital identity.

Even without a specific obligation, it is advisable to prepare for this EU-wide standard in a future-proof manner. The EUDI wallet essentially contains official proof of identity, but online transactions and electronic signatures are also possible in this way. This means that companies that do not accept EUDI wallets are potentially missing out on sales opportunities.

adesso as a full-service provider

From eID to EUDI wallets, adesso offers a complete portfolio. As not only commerce but also administrative procedures and healthcare services are increasingly moving into the digital space, secure digital identity solutions are needed. With adesso, you get everything from a single source.

Modules and technical components for integrating EUDI wallets - Acceptance & understanding

Gaining clarity

eIDAS 2.0 impact analysis

What does the EU Regulation on electronic identification and trust services mean for your organisation? adesso experts prioritise all conceivable use cases for you and define a proof of concept. A pilot initiative is then launched with an isolated application example. This allows you to gain valuable practical experience with initial tests before rolling out the solution completely.

Well advised

EUDI wallet consulting

What do you need to consider if you want to accept or integrate EUDI wallets? In addition to solutions and hardware components, special expertise is also required to get started. Our experts advise you on the necessary trust infrastructure and the implementation of the various wallets of all EU member states.

EUDI wallet acceptance

ODIS.Wallet

We supply the modules and technical components for integrating an EUDI wallet ecosystem. This includes an ID wallet connector that you host in your own environment so that you can accept EUDI wallets for your services.

Securely integrate online ID

ODIS.eID

Our Open Digital Identity Solutions (ODIS) include solutions for integrating online ID as a method of identification in mobile and web applications. As a certified provider (PAuswG §21b), we take care of identification on your behalf.

Sign digitally with ease

ODIS.Sign

You can use our Open Digital Identity Solutions as a single service or fully integrated. This allows your customers to sign legally in the digital space.

Face-to-face identification

ODIS.Video

It is always good to have an alternative. GWG-compliant video identification with Open Digital Identity Solutions offers further solutions here.

EU Wallet: What happens next

These are the milestones you need to be aware of

Interview

Don't waste any more time

Claus Hartherz, Business Development Executive and expert in digital identities at adesso, explains in an interview what companies need to be prepared for with the EU Wallet.

Claus, you are the expert at adesso for digital identities. What is your view on the new EU wallets?

I see this as a step forward, because the EU wallet will simplify many things from the citizens' point of view. Carrying your identity card, driving licence and vehicle registration document with you virtually is very practical, but it won't stop there. Because, and this is something that most people are probably not yet aware of, the EU wallet will soon also be a payment option.

Because the virtual wallet will then also contain credit cards?

Yes, and it will be possible to process payment approvals and conclude contracts via it. This means that users will essentially have a wide range of options at their disposal, which they will certainly get used to quickly. Conversely, this means that companies that are not EU wallet-ready in time will miss out on a great opportunity.

What is your advice to companies?

Don't waste any time! In order to accept EU wallets, for example in online shops, a secure technical solution is required. However, setting this up cannot be done overnight. Companies should therefore allow sufficient time. Although EU wallets will not be introduced until the end of 2026, companies should allow a few months for analysis and testing to ensure they are EU wallet-ready in time for the launch.

What sets adesso apart as a service provider in supporting companies in this area?

What sets us apart is that we offer more than just technology services. Thanks to our solution expertise in all industries, we support our customers in integrating processes and diverse system landscapes. That's something only adesso offers.

adesso is also one of the first signatories of a ‘Memorandum of Understanding on the successful introduction of the EUDI wallet’.

Yes, because we at adesso consider this digital identity standard to be very useful and want to encourage as many companies as possible to participate. The applications are practically endless.

What advantages do you see overall with EU wallets?

Well, it's an EU-wide standard. This makes it easier for customers from France or Spain to do business with companies from Germany. Ultimately, EU wallets generate more revenue and offer greater customer loyalty, as they are a new and very secure way of communicating with customers.

We are on board!

On the initiative of Bitkom and the Federal Ministry for Digital and Governmental Modernisation, adesso, together with more than 75 other companies, has signed a ‘Memorandum of Understanding on the successful introduction of the EUDI Wallet’.

The German economy, together with politicians, is pushing ahead with the implementation of the future EU-wide digital identity. To this end, the digital association Bitkom and the Federal Ministry for Digital and Government Services, together with more than 75 companies, have signed a ‘Memorandum of Understanding on the successful introduction of the EUDI Wallet’.

More about the Memorandum of Understanding (German only)

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