To keep using BankID in your company you need to have the latest version of our RP-API. That brings you:
Access to new and coming functionality.
The benefits of continous security improvements.
A more secure and user friendly journey for your customers.
Per September 30th, all versions of our RP-API older than 6.0 have been discontinued. To keep using BankID in your company's services, you need to update to version 6.0.
Instructions are found on our website for developers
When you start using the latest version, some adjustments in your technical integration are needed:
Remove the step where customers enter their personal identity number in your e-services.
Display an animated QR code that the customers scan, if the customers use BankID on another device.
Start BankID on the same device by using autostart. That means that the BankID app is started automatically.
Here you find ansers to the most common questions related to secure start of BankID.
If you are uncertain of what version your service is using, have a look at the URL your service calls to. The latest version URL is: https://appapi2.test.bankid.com/6.0.
If the URL ends with 5.0 or 5.1, you are using a version that will be discontinued.
In our technical guide you can find more information about the animated QR code and instructions on how to implement it.
Autostart is used when the customer visits your online services on the same device as they keep their Mobile BankID on. From your service, the BankID app is started without any middle steps. This makes the identification faster and gives a better user experience. Further, it enhances security by eliminating other steps that could be used by scammers.
How autostart works:
The customer selects "BankID on same device" in your service.
The BankID app is opened automatically.
The customer give their approval in the BankID app.
You need to update to version 6.0 of our RP-API. This includes the following changes:
Remove the step where customers enter their personal identity number in your e-services.
Display an animated QR code that the customers scan, if the customers use BankID on another device.
Start BankID automatically on the same device by using autostart.
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