PostIdent Verification: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how to use PostIdent to verify your identity for banking and government services in Germany.
PostIdent is a service used to confirm your identity so you can access online banking or official government portals.
Who it's for
This service is for anyone who needs to prove who they are to a bank or a government agency to complete an application or open an account.
What you get
Once completed, you receive a verified identity status. This allows you to legally open bank accounts or access secure online portals that require high-level identity checks.
What it costs you
This service is free for you to use, as the institution requesting your identification is the one that pays the fee.
The catch to know
You cannot complete this entirely through your computer or phone; it requires you to either visit a physical post office in person or complete a video call to verify your documents.
How to apply
- Obtain the necessary verification instructions from the bank or agency you are dealing with.
- Choose whether you will visit a post office or use a video call method.
- Present your valid identity document to the official during your appointment or call.
- Wait for the verification to be processed by the requesting institution.