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Use Your Phone to Prove Your Age
There are currently three free apps which are accepted – from YOTI, Lloyds Bank and the UK Post Office
Those of you lucky enough to still need to show ID will now be able to use digital forms of identification to buy booze and baccy.
Digital ID Connect has been approved as a convenient alternative to carrying a verified physical ID such as a passport, driving licence or proof of age card.
The gov has worked together with the Licensing Forum to agree to the use of the applications that make up Digital ID Connect as the first form of electronic age verification.
Digital Connect is a collaboration between YOTI, Lloyds Bank and the UK Post Office, bringing age verification into the digital age and offering a seamless way for consumers to prove their age.
This you will be able to prove their age by using one of the approved apps on a smartphone
There are currently three free apps which are accepted – from YOTI, Lloyds Bank and the UK Post Office.
The rollout of Digital Connect ID on the island is already underway, with many establishments now accepting those digital IDs, marking a significant step towards a more streamlined and efficient age verification process.
However, as they aren’t required to accept Digital IDs, and there will be a transition period for businesses who will accept Digital ID.
As such, thereby negating the entire point of it, the gov says that during this transition period you should continue to carry alternative physical ID, ensuring a smooth and gradual shift to the Digital Connect ID platform.
The Digital Connect ID Trustmark indicates if the form of ID is accepted.
The apps are already available for download on Apple and Android devices through their app store. Users will be required to submit current identification and two-factor authentication requirements as part of the sign up process.
For more information, you can visit the Digital Connect ID webpage.
