NFC-based Identity Verification Steps

Identity VerificationRevision: 2026-06-26Language: EN

NFC verification reads the secure chip inside your passport or ID card — follow these steps to complete the scan successfully.

NFC (Near Field Communication) verification reads the cryptographically signed chip embedded in many modern passports and biometric identity cards. The data on the chip is issued and signed by the government, making it one of the most reliable ways to confirm a document's authenticity and the accuracy of the data it contains.

Before you start

Make sure your device supports NFC and that NFC is enabled in your phone's settings.

Have your passport or chip-enabled ID card ready — you will need to hold it against the back of your phone.

Ensure your phone case is not a thick metal case, which can block NFC signals.

Steps to complete the NFC scan

When prompted, hold the back of your phone flat against your document's chip area (usually the centre of the back cover for passports).

Keep the document and phone still — any movement can interrupt the read.

Wait for the confirmation message before moving the phone away.

If the scan fails, try slightly shifting the phone's position and retrying.

The NFC scan reads only the data that is already printed on your document — your name, date of birth, document number, and photo. No additional data is extracted. The chip data is cryptographically signed by the issuing government, making forgery extremely difficult to carry out undetected.

If your device does not support NFC, or if the NFC step is optional in the flow, you will typically be able to skip it and proceed with a standard camera-based document check instead.

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