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Guide: The EUDI-Wallet is coming – what companies will need in 2026

In 2026, the EU Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI-Wallet) will become mandatory: all citizens and businesses in the EU will receive a state-verified digital identity. This wallet enables secure online identification, digital contract execution, and compliant access to services – from bank accounts and insurance to mobility services such as car rentals and hotel bookings.

January 26, 2026

In 2026, the EU Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI-Wallet) will become mandatory: all citizens and businesses in the EU will receive a state-verified digital identity. This wallet enables secure online identification, digital contract execution, and compliant access to services – from bank accounts and insurance to mobility services such as car rentals and hotel bookings.

For companies, this means: those who do not accept their customers’ wallet identities risk falling behind. At the same time, it presents an opportunity to automate processes, reduce fraud risks, and enhance customer experiences.

The challenge: companies’ existing systems must correctly process, integrate, and secure wallet data. This is where the KOBIL SuperApp OneApp4All™ comes in – it is EUDI-Wallet-ready and acts as a bridge between state-issued identities and business processes.

1. Who benefits from the EUDI-Wallet via the KOBIL SuperApp?

The KOBIL SuperApp OneApp4All™ is designed for businesses that need to process their customers’ digital identities:

  • E-commerce providers:
    Customers can log in directly using their wallet, accelerating registration and checkout processes while minimizing fraud.
  • Banks & financial service providers:
    Account openings, KYC checks, and digital contract completions can all be handled entirely via the SuperApp.
  • Insurance companies:
    Policies, contract changes, and claims can be processed digitally and compliantly, without customers needing to submit physical documents.
  • Mobility service providers (car rentals, hotels, sharing platforms):
    Check-in and contract execution happen automatically, securely, and in real time, significantly improving the customer experience.

For all of these businesses: only an EUDI-Wallet-ready platform allows seamless use of the new state-issued identities.

2. The challenge: Why standard solutions are not enough

Many companies already have digital identity solutions, but the EUDI-Wallet introduces new requirements:

  1. Technical complexity:
    Wallet data must be encrypted, tokenized, and integrated into existing systems – from webshops and mobile apps to backend systems.
  2. Security and compliance requirements:
    The wallet contains state-verified identity information. Companies must ensure processing meets the highest security standards and complies with EU regulations.
  3. Process integration:
    Wallet-based identities must be incorporated into workflows such as login, contract execution, or payment processing without compromising the customer experience.

Most internal systems are not prepared for this – a customized solution is required.

3. The KOBIL SuperApp OneApp4All™ as the solution

The KOBIL SuperApp is EUDI-Wallet-ready. It provides businesses with a secure, simple, and scalable solution to integrate the EU Digital Identity Wallet into their processes:

  • Secure bridge: Wallet data is encrypted, tokenized, and securely transmitted between customers, businesses, and backend systems.
  • Seamless integration: Whether login, contract execution, payment, or check-in – the SuperApp allows direct wallet usage without complex in-house development.
  • Regulatory compliance: Wallet data processing automatically meets EU digital identity, KYC, and data protection requirements.
  • Cross-platform functionality: The SuperApp works on web, mobile, and IoT applications, making it usable across all business areas.
  • Scalability & future readiness: From small e-commerce platforms to international corporations, the SuperApp adapts to your needs and is ready for future EUDI-Wallet updates.

4. Concrete benefits for companies

E-commerce

  • Instant verification of customers via the wallet
  • Faster checkout, fewer drop-offs
  • Reduction of fake accounts and fraud

Banks & financial service providers

  • Automated KYC checks
  • Digital account openings without paper documents
  • Compliance-ready processes with minimal effort

Insurance companies

  • Digital policy management and contract execution
  • Fast claims processing
  • Secure integration into existing systems

Mobility service providers

  • Automatic check-in at hotels, car rentals, or car-sharing
  • Real-time digital contract execution
  • Improved customer experience with lower administrative effort

5. Step-by-step guide: Integrating the EUDI-Wallet with KOBIL’s SuperApp

  1. Process analysis: Identify which workflows require wallet data (login, checkout, contract execution).
  2. Integration via the SuperApp: Connect the KOBIL SuperApp as a secure layer that correctly processes wallet data.
  3. Security setup: Implement encryption, tokenization, and access rights for wallet data.
  4. Testing & optimization: Run workflows such as login, contract execution, or payment to ensure smooth usage.
  5. Monitoring & updates: KOBIL ensures continuous adaptation to new wallet versions and security standards.

6. Conclusion

The EU Digital Identity Wallet will become the standard in 2026. Companies that integrate the wallet early gain a competitive advantage, achieve efficient processes, and provide secure customer experiences.

The KOBIL SuperApp is the solution to make the EUDI-Wallet immediately usable. It is EUDI-Wallet-ready, meets all security and compliance requirements, and integrates seamlessly into existing systems.

Companies using the KOBIL SuperApp can:

  • Immediately leverage the EU Digital Identity Wallet
  • Digitize and automate processes
  • Minimize security and compliance risks
  • Enhance customer experiences and secure a market advantage