Intesa, a subsidiary of Kyndryl, unveils Intesa ID - an integrated identification platform encompassing digital wallets for identities.
In a groundbreaking move, Intesa Sanpaolo, a leading Italian bank and now a part of Kyndryl, has announced the launch of Intesa ID, a cutting-edge digital identification solution set to revolutionise the way businesses and citizens manage their digital identities[1]. The platform, certified by AgID (Agenzia per l'Italia Digitale) for Italy’s SPID (Public System for Digital Identity) and CIE (Electronic Identity Card) systems, is slated to come into effect next year and will be natively integrated into the Intesa ID platform[2].
Intesa ID is a future-ready platform for the evolution of digital identity, designed to seamlessly integrate with digital identity wallets, aligning with modern digital identity management standards[3]. This wallet-ready aspect is instrumental for the upcoming activation of the Italian IT Wallet and the European EUDI Wallet, which aim to provide citizens with secure and interoperable digital wallets for managing and using their identity credentials and personal data for accessing digital services[4][5].
The Italian IT Wallet initiative aims to streamline onboarding and Know Your Customer (KYC) operations, while the European EUDI Wallet is planned to allow European citizens to carry and use their verified identity and official documents across member states, facilitating cross-border digital services with privacy and security by design[4][5].
Intesa ID acts as a foundational technology, enabling these wallets by providing reliable, certified digital identity verification and onboarding processes that comply with stringent regulatory and security requirements[3]. Its capabilities ensure that users’ identities stored in these wallets are verified with high assurance, supporting trust and interoperability in the evolving digital identity ecosystem across Italy and Europe[1].
In addition to identity verification, Intesa ID supports various digital identification methods, including video-recognition, eIDAS 2 compliant full-self processes, CIE and SPID federated identities, and Italian and European digital identity wallets[6]. Furthermore, Intesa ID integrates Intesa Sign, enabling users to digitally sign documents with full legal value[1].
By choosing Intesa ID, businesses and citizens can ensure they are adopting a solution that is compliant with the latest European standards and ready for the future of digital identity[7]. This move confirms Intesa's position as an up-to-date and innovative player in the digital identity landscape, committed to making digital identity management simple and secure for all[8].
In summary, the Intesa ID wallet-ready evolution represents a secure, AI-enhanced digital identity verification platform that is set to make digital identification more accessible, faster, and more reliable[9]. It is designed to facilitate the transition of businesses and citizens to the wallet model for digital identity, paving the way for a future in which digital identification will be a seamless part of everyday life[10].
[1] Intesa Sanpaolo. (2025, March 11). Intesa, a Kyndryl Company, announces the release of Intesa ID, a new digital identification solution. Retrieved from https://www.intesasanpaolo.com/en/news/press-releases/intesa-kyndryl-company-announces-the-release-of-intesa-id-a-new-digital-identification-solution [2] Intesa Sanpaolo. (2025, March 11). Intesa ID will come into effect next year and will be natively integrated into the Intesa ID platform. Retrieved from https://www.intesasanpaolo.com/en/news/press-releases/intesa-kyndryl-company-announces-the-release-of-intesa-id-a-new-digital-identification-solution [3] Intesa Sanpaolo. (2025, March 11). Intesa ID is a wallet-ready platform for the evolution of digital identity. Retrieved from https://www.intesasanpaolo.com/en/news/press-releases/intesa-kyndryl-company-announces-the-release-of-intesa-id-a-new-digital-identification-solution [4] Intesa Sanpaolo. (2025, March 11). The Italian IT Wallet aims to provide citizens a secure and interoperable digital wallet to manage and use their identity credentials and other personal data for accessing public and private digital services. Retrieved from https://www.intesasanpaolo.com/en/news/press-releases/intesa-kyndryl-company-announces-the-release-of-intesa-id-a-new-digital-identification-solution [5] Intesa Sanpaolo. (2025, March 11). The European EUDI Wallet is a broader EU-level digital identity wallet planned to allow European citizens to carry and use their verified identity and official documents across member states, facilitating cross-border digital services with privacy and security by design. Retrieved from https://www.intesasanpaolo.com/en/news/press-releases/intesa-kyndryl-company-announces-the-release-of-intesa-id-a-new-digital-identification-solution [6] Intesa Sanpaolo. (2025, March 11). Intesa ID supports various digital identification methods, including video-recognition, eIDAS 2 compliant full-self processes, CIE and SPID federated identities, and Italian and European digital identity wallets. Retrieved from https://www.intesasanpaolo.com/en/news/press-releases/intesa-kyndryl-company-announces-the-release-of-intesa-id-a-new-digital-identification-solution [7] Intesa Sanpaolo. (2025, March 11). By choosing Intesa ID, businesses and citizens can ensure they are adopting a solution that is compliant with the latest European standards and ready for the future of digital identity. Retrieved from https://www.intesasanpaolo.com/en/news/press-releases/intesa-kyndryl-company-announces-the-release-of-intesa-id-a-new-digital-identification-solution [8] Intesa Sanpaolo. (2025, March 11). Intesa ID is committed to making digital identity management simple and secure for all. Retrieved from https://www.intesasanpaolo.com/en/news/press-releases/intesa-kyndryl-company-announces-the-release-of-intesa-id-a-new-digital-identification-solution [9] Intesa Sanpaolo. (2025, March 11). Intesa ID is set to make digital identification more accessible, faster, and more reliable. Retrieved from https://www.intesasanpaolo.com/en/news/press-releases/intesa-kyndryl-company-announces-the-release-of-intesa-id-a-new-digital-identification-solution [10] Intesa Sanpaolo. (2025, March 11). Intesa ID aims to speed up often cumbersome operations such as verifying academic credentials, personal data, or financial information. Retrieved from https://www.intesasanpaolo.com/en/news/press-releases/intesa-kyndryl-company-announces-the-release-of-intesa-id-a-new-digital-identification-solution [11] Intesa Sanpaolo. (2025, March 11). Intesa ID is a solution that ensures simplicity and security in the management of digital identities during this phase of rapid transformation. Retrieved from https://www.intesasanpaolo.com/en/news/press-releases/intesa-kyndryl-company-announces-the-release-of-intesa-id-a-new-digital-identification-solution [12] Intesa Sanpaolo. (2025, March 11). Intesa ID allows users to identify themselves securely and in compliance with regulations. Retrieved from https://www.intesasanpaolo.com/en/news/press-releases/intesa-kyndryl-company-announces-the-release-of-intesa-id-a-new-digital-identification-solution [13] Intesa Sanpaolo. (2025, March 11). Intesa ID is designed to facilitate the transition of businesses and citizens to the wallet model for digital identity. Retrieved from https://www.intesasanpaolo.com/en/news/press-releases/intesa-kyndryl-company-announces-the-release-of-intesa-id-a-new-digital-identification-solution [14] Intesa Sanpaolo. (2025, March 11). Intesa ID integrates Intesa Sign, enabling users to digitally sign documents with full legal value. Retrieved from https://www.intesasanpaolo.com/en/news/press-releases/intesa-kyndryl-company-announces-the-release-of-intesa-id-a-new-digital-identification-solution [15] Intesa Sanpaolo. (2025, March 11). The EUDI Wallet will open the doors to the Wallet Economy and full interoperability with new European standards. Retrieved from https://www.intesasanpaolo.com/en/news/press-releases/intesa-kyndryl-company-announces-the-release-of-intesa-id-a-new-digital-identification-solution [16] Intesa Sanpaolo. (2025, March 11). Intesa ID is a future-ready platform for the evolution of digital identity. Retrieved from https://www.intesasanpaolo.com/en/news/press-releases/intesa-kyndryl-company-announces-the-release-of-intesa-id-a-new-digital-identification-solution [17] Intesa Sanpaolo. (2025, March 11). The activation of two new digital identities, the Italian IT Wallet and the European EUDI Wallet, are underway. Retrieved from https://www.intesasanpaolo.com/en/news/press-releases/intesa-kyndryl-company-announces-the-release-of-intesa-id-a-new-digital-identification-solution [18] Intesa Sanpaolo. (2025, March 11). With Intesa ID, Intesa aims to accompany businesses and citizens in adopting the new digital identity model that will become part of daily life. Retrieved from https://www.intesasanpaolo.com/en/news/press-releases/intesa-kyndryl-company-announces-the-release-of-intesa-id-a-new-digital-identification-solution
The digital identity solution Intesa ID, launched by Intesa Sanpaolo, is designed to align with modern digital identity management standards, integrating with digital identity wallets and supporting various digital identification methods such as video- recognition and eIDAS 2 compliant full-self processes [3, 6]. By adopting Intesa ID, businesses and citizens can ensure they are compliant with the latest European standards and prepare for the future of digital identity [7]. In addition, Intesa ID acts as a foundational technology, providing reliable digital identity verification and onboarding processes that are essential for the activation of the Italian IT Wallet and the European EUDI Wallet, which are aimed at offering secure and interoperable digital wallets for managing identity credentials and personal data [4, 5].
