Norwegian BankID is the primary eID in Norway used for both authentication and digital signatures, either through a dedicated hardware token or through the mobile BankID app. Almost all adult Norwegians use BankID. The new Norwegian BankID App leverages biometrics authentication to provide a much smoother and faster user experience.
Norwegian BankID
BankID is the dominant eID in Norway, issued by the banks for almost 20 years. During the first half of 2023, the new BankID app is replacing mobile BankID and introducing biometric BankID, allowing for a significant increase in ease of use. Learn more about the changes and how authentication and digital signatures will be significantly better than before.

The new BankID App with biometrics
A smoother user experience
Integrate the BankID App with Criipto
Companies and organizations supporting the new biometric BankID authentication will improve their conversion as the entire BankID user base is upgraded to the new BankID app and enrolled for biometric authentication. Criipto supports the integration of the new BankID App, and switching from the old BankID is seamless with no or minor changes to your application. Learn more about BankID with biometrics and how to get started.
Use cases for Norwegian BankID
Use cases for Norwegian BankID
Want to know more about our Norwegian BankID integration and how it can improve your business?
Want to know more about our Norwegian BankID integration and how it can improve your business?
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For developers
Simple integration
SDKs and library support for major platforms allow developers to easily integrate Norwegian BankID into their app or website. Sign up for a free development account and start implementing your authentication flow using well-known technologies like Auth0, React, .NET and Swift.

import React from "react";
import { useCriiptoVerify } from "@criipto/verify-react";
const LoginButton = () => {
const { loginWithRedirect } = useCriiptoVerify();
const login = () => {
loginWithRedirect({
acrValues: 'urn:grn:authn:no:bankid:substantial'
});
};
return (
<button onClick={login}>
Log in
</button>
);
}
export default LoginButton;
JWT claims
Validate Norwegian users to obtain their verified social security number ("fødselsnummer") and name. You may also request unverified address, email and phone number.

User experience
Faster authentication with biometrics
Experience a secure, fast, and user-friendly login process with biometric authentication. Users of the BankID app log in with fingerprint or face recognition, which reduces the time for authentication three times to under 10 seconds while being completely frictionless.

Norwegian BankID pricing, provider fee and onboarding
Norwegian BankID pricing, provider fee and onboarding
In order to use eIDs for authentication or digital signatures, you must pay an underlying eID fee to the individual eID provider. You are also required to apply for a certificate to start verifying your users, where the process varies depending on the eID.
In order to use eIDs for authentication or digital signatures, you must pay an underlying eID fee to the individual eID provider. You are also required to apply for a certificate to start verifying your users, where the process varies depending on the eID.
Setup fee
The setup fee for Norwegian BankID and each additional eID is 1,200 DKK.
Provider fee per authentication
BankID with biometrics: 0.75 DKK
Traditional BankID: 0.90 DKK
Additional fees may apply if you request extra information, such as addresses, or need a full KYC check.
Onboarding
In order to apply for the BankID merchant certificate and client credentials for a company, you must meet the basic requirements. Get the full guide to ordering BankID here...
Billing
You will be billed monthly by Criipto for your subscription. On top of this the actual BankID usage fees are also charged by Criipto.
Why integrate Norwegian BankID with Criipto?
Why integrate Norwegian BankID with Criipto?
Full compliance
Feel safe knowing that authentication and digital signatures of your users in Norway with the Mobile or BankID App will comply with eIDAS regulations.
Simple integration
Sign up to access our test environment and instantly start integrating the Norwegian BankID into your website or application. Get started...
Optimize the user experience
Allow your users to authenticate themselves with the biometric BankID App and ensure the fastest login our signature experience possible.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get started with Norwegian BankID?
You can start integrating the BankID app in the same way as all our other eIDs. Create a free developer account and start implementing in our test environment. If you are already using the mobile BankID, there are only minor changes in switching to the BankID app.
What is the difference between the mobile and the BankID app?
The main difference lies in the fact that the BankID app is significantly more user-friendly than its predecessor. With biometric authentication, users can authenticate themselves much faster than before. Furthermore, the new BankID is based on a technology that enables the app to continuously improve in the future.
How are BankID assurance levels affected by the introduction of the BankID app?
BankID with biometrics will be the second-highest level and cover almost all cases of authentication. If companies need the highest level of assurance, they will have to upgrade to BankID High.