In spring 2026, Danes will welcome a new permanent resident on their smartphones: the digital wallet, an official ID app developed by the Agency for Digital Government. It gathers multiple digital credentials in one place — and in the long run, it is meant to work across the entire EU.
Just as MobilePay helped phase out cash, the new app aims to do the same for plastic cards and printed membership IDs. It is the state’s version of a digital wallet, designed to be both practical in daily life and gentler on your privacy.
Two ID Types at Launch
When the app launches, it will start with two digital documents: an age certificate and an identification certificate.
Age Certificate: Show the Minimum, Not More
The age certificate offers a quick, privacy-friendly way to prove that you are over 16 or 18 — without revealing your exact age, CPR number, or any additional personal details.
You show one simple fact: that you’re old enough. This makes it ideal everywhere from supermarket checkouts to nightclub entrances. Depending on the situation, verification may happen through a QR code or by simply showing the screen.
Identification Certificate: A Smarter Version of Passport and Driving Licence
The identification certificate is the digital counterpart to your passport or driving licence in cases where you need to prove exactly who you are. It contains your name, address, nationality, CPR number, and date of birth.
But unlike physical ID cards, the app lets you choose which information to share:
- Picking up a parcel? You can show just your name.
- Signing up for a membership? You only share the necessary details — nothing more.
A Strong Focus on Privacy and Security
One of the app’s most significant features sits behind the scenes: all credentials are stored locally on your phone. When you present an ID, no information is sent back to the authorities about your location, your actions, or why you used the app. According to the Agency for Digital Government, the state cannot track your behaviour or see when you present your digital documents.
The app is entirely voluntary, both for citizens and businesses. If you don’t have a smartphone or prefer sticking with your physical passport or driving licence, those remain fully valid. Shops and organisations can also choose whether to support the app during its initial rollout.
More Digital Documents on the Way
At launch, the app will only include the age and ID certificates — but this is just the beginning. In the coming years, both public authorities and private companies will be able to issue many more digital credentials, including types that do not yet exist in digital form.
And because the system is built on a shared EU framework, the long-term goal is seamless cross-border use: your Danish digital wallet should eventually work throughout the European Union.
