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Electronic identification with the German National Identity Card

A cheerfully smiling woman is using the smartphone she is holding. Source: Adobe Stock; A.S./peopleimages.com Your ID card is equipped with a chip. This allows you to use your ID card online. You can use the eID to prove your identity when using digital services, as well as to perform business and government transactions easily online. This saves you time, money and travel.