Simple, secure identity verification

ConnectID® is a new, secure way to verify your identity using your bank. 

Simple

ConnectID lets you prove who you are using details already stored with your bank. With your consent, your bank securely shares your details with the business requesting it — no identity document uploads needed.

Secure

ConnectID never sees or stores your personal information at any time - it's just the bridge that directs your data to where you’ve  authorised it to go. 

Trusted

ConnectID is accredited as an identity exchange by the Australian Government, meeting the strict rules and standards set for privacy and security. 

Checkout screen prompting the user to verify their identity with ConnectID. Full description follows image
Verification detail screen advising the identity details requested and which provider to select. Full description follows image
Bank login screen displaying Face ID for the selected bank. Full description follows image.
Detail sharing screen prompting the user to share or cancel identification details. Full description follows image
Checkout screen promoting the user that verification is complete. Full description follows image
Description of the ConnectID verification screens

The animation shows five phone screens from an example online store called Zignal. A customer verifies their identity during checkout using ConnectID and their bank.

  1. Screen 1: Let’s verify your identity. This is the Zignal checkout page. A progress bar shows the checkout steps, with Identity as the current step. The heading reads “Let’s verify your identity”, followed by “ConnectID lets you verify your identity through an organisation you already have an account with, like your bank.” A box lists four ticked points:

    • No banking information is shared
    • No document uploads
    • Details are only shared with your review and consent
    • Accredited by the Australian government as an identity exchange

    Below the box are a “Verify with ConnectID” button, which the customer selects, and the text “Available on” with the Commonwealth Bank, NAB, ANZ Plus and Westpac logos. There is also a “How does it work?” link. A callout reads “Seamless integration: no sign up or app required”.

  2. Screen 2: Verify with ConnectID. A ConnectID screen shows the ConnectID and Zignal logos and the heading “Verify with ConnectID”, followed by “Your details will be used for the purposes of verifying your identity with Zignal.” Under “Details requested” it lists First name, Family name and Date of birth. Under “Choose a provider” it lists Commonwealth Bank, NAB, ANZ Plus, Westpac and Abank. The customer selects Abank.

  3. Screen 3: Secure authentication. The customer’s bank app (Abank) opens and asks them to authenticate with Face ID.

  4. Screen 4: Review and consent. An Abank screen asks: “Do you want to share the following data with Zignal?”, followed by “Your details will be shared once only, for the purpose of verifying your identity with Zignal.” It shows the details to be shared: First name: Emma, Family name: Smith, Date of birth: 01/11/1992. There are two buttons, “Share details”, which the customer selects, and “No, cancel”. The screen is marked “Verified with ConnectID”. A callout reads “Secure authentication with customer consent”.

  5. Screen 5: Identity verified. The customer is back at the Zignal checkout. The heading reads “Thank you, we’ve successfully verified your identity”, with a tick. A card shows the verified details, Emma Smith and 01.11.1992, with a “Verified with ConnectID” badge. A callout reads “Details shared securely”.

Minimise data shared

ConnectID helps you verify your identity while sharing less personal information. For example, buying alcohol online may only require your name and confirmation that you’re over 18, while social media age checks may only need confirmation that you’re over 16 — without needing to share your name or upload identity documents like your driver licence or passport.

This means less of your personal information is shared with businesses, and less information for them to collect and store.

Who is ConnectID available to?

ConnectID is available to customers of CommBank, NAB, ANZ Plus and Westpac.

Commonwealth Bank
NAB
ANZ
Westpac

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Latest news 
and updates

Snapforms brings ConnectID identity verification to Australian organisations 

Australian organisations can now add secure digital identity verification to their online forms and customer journeys more easily, following a (read the article Snapforms brings ConnectID identity verification to Australian organisations )
20 October 2026

Yoti adds ConnectID to its age assurance solution as online age checks expand across Australia 

Global age assurance provider Yoti has added ConnectID into its age assurance platform, giving users in Australia another privacy-preserving way (read the article Yoti adds ConnectID to its age assurance solution as online age checks expand across Australia )
13 October 2026

ConnectID welcomes next steps supporting private sector participation in digital identity 

ConnectID has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement outlining the next phase of policy settings supporting private sector participation in the Australian Government digital (read the article ConnectID welcomes next steps supporting private sector participation in digital identity )
30 June 2026

AstraSync AI adopts ConnectID to verify the humans behind AI agents 

AstraSync AI today announced it has adopted ConnectID, Australia's bank-backed digital identity network, as the preferred identity verification provider for Australian developers registering on the Know Your (read the article AstraSync AI adopts ConnectID to verify the humans behind AI agents )
24 June 2026

ConnectID launches nationally into Telstra retail network 

Customers signing up for mobile or internet services at Telstra stores nationwide can now use ConnectID to verify their identity using (read the article ConnectID launches nationally into Telstra retail network )
10 June 2026

Persona and ConnectID Deliver Privacy-First Age Verification for the Australian Market

Persona, a leading global infrastructure provider, today announced its integration with ConnectID®, an Australian digital identity network, to help businesses navigate (read the article Persona and ConnectID Deliver Privacy-First Age Verification for the Australian Market)
21 April 2026

More to Introduce ConnectID

From today, Australian telco brand, More, will introduce digital identity verification to support a seamless, privacy-first onboarding experience for its (read the article More to Introduce ConnectID)
1 April 2026

AutoSettle Adopts ConnectID to Secure Vehicle Sales with Digital Identity Verification

In a significant move towards enhancing security and trust in vehicle transactions, AutoSettle, the pioneering Australian fintech startup, is pleased (read the article AutoSettle Adopts ConnectID to Secure Vehicle Sales with Digital Identity Verification)
23 February 2026

ConnectID powers privacy-preserving age assurance for Snapchat users

Users of Snapchat are now able to verify that they are over 16 without uploading a passport or driver’s licence, (read the article ConnectID powers privacy-preserving age assurance for Snapchat users)
24 November 2025

Prove you’re 16+ for social media without sharing anything else about you!

From 10 December 2025, new social media age verification requirements will require some platforms to verify their users are 16 years or (read the article Prove you’re 16+ for social media without sharing anything else about you!)
23 November 2025

Renters set to benefit from digital ID pilots cutting paperwork and protecting data

Renters will soon be able to verify their identity without handing over passports and licences in addition to being able (read the article Renters set to benefit from digital ID pilots cutting paperwork and protecting data)
27 October 2025

Age checks set to transform how kids play and interact online

Sydney, Australia – With kids in Australia spending an average of over two hours each day on gaming platforms1, and nearly (read the article Age checks set to transform how kids play and interact online)
17 September 2025

​AP+ welcomes findings of Age Assurance Technology Trial

Australian Payments Plus (AP+) has today welcomed the release of the Australian government’s Age Assurance Technology Trial report, which confirms (read the article ​AP+ welcomes findings of Age Assurance Technology Trial)
2 September 2025

​Scams Awareness Week: How AP+ is building scam protection into everyday payments

Australian Payments Plus (AP+) is continuing to step up its efforts to make payments safer, faster, and more secure, by (read the article ​Scams Awareness Week: How AP+ is building scam protection into everyday payments)
25 August 2025

Simplified tax returns, ConnectID teams up with One Click Group

The integration has happened in time to support workers and organisations as they are getting ready to file their tax (read the article Simplified tax returns, ConnectID teams up with One Click Group)
3 July 2025

ConnectID and Caresquare partner to reduce fraud and improve efficiency in the NDIS

This collaboration aims to streamline identity verification for NDIS participants and service providers, a key step in reducing fraud, minimising (read the article ConnectID and Caresquare partner to reduce fraud and improve efficiency in the NDIS)
10 April 2025

Telstra streamlines customer identity checks with adoption of ConnectID

Australian Payments Plus (AP+) and Telstra have partnered to offer identity verification via ConnectID® to customers activating selected Telstra mobile (read the article Telstra streamlines customer identity checks with adoption of ConnectID)
31 January 2025

Big Four Banks join ConnectID so customers can share less online

Major financial institutions enable ConnectID to minimise data exposure and enhance privacy Sydney, Australia, 28 January 2025 – The four major (read the article Big Four Banks join ConnectID so customers can share less online)
28 January 2025

Digital Identity awareness grows, but benefits can still be misunderstood

Progress in the Australian digital identity landscape is evident, with significant developments across both public and private sectors in 2024. (read the article Digital Identity awareness grows, but benefits can still be misunderstood)
18 December 2024

Identity in Crisis: Addressing the Gaps for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

This paper examines the systemic barriers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples face in proving their identity and advocates for (read the article Identity in Crisis: Addressing the Gaps for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples)
10 December 2024

Identity in Crisis - Addressing the Gaps for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

A white paper from Australian Payments Plus and WUNA This paper examines the systemic barriers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (read the article Identity in Crisis – Addressing the Gaps for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples)
10 December 2024

One Year On - great shifts in the Digital ID landscape, but where’s the alignment?

As we mark the first anniversary of ConnectID this October, I find myself reflecting on what has undoubtedly been a (read the article One Year On – great shifts in the Digital ID landscape, but where’s the alignment?)
16 October 2024

ConnectID Expands Network by Welcoming Loan Matching Fintech Lendela

ConnectID, the digital identity solution developed by Australian Payments Plus (AP+), is expanding its reach into the fintech sector by welcoming (read the article ConnectID Expands Network by Welcoming Loan Matching Fintech Lendela)
10 September 2024

How Australians can soon take back control of their identity  

Renting your first apartment is a rite of passage for young Australians – one that traditionally leads to independence, security (read the article How Australians can soon take back control of their identity  )
8 August 2024

ANZ Plus joins ConnectID

Australian Payments Plus (AP+) today announced its digital identity solution, ConnectID, is now available to ANZ Plus customers. AP+ developed (read the article ANZ Plus joins ConnectID)
19 June 2024

Digital ID laws and budget key to a more secure digital economy

Australian Payments Plus (AP+), at the forefront of Australia’s payments industry and a trusted national solution provider of digital identity (read the article Digital ID laws and budget key to a more secure digital economy)
17 May 2024

Small business owners get digital identity protection after ServiceSeeking joins ConnectID ecosystem

ConnectID, the Australian Payments Plus (AP+) owned digital identity ecosystem, has announced it’s welcoming ServiceSeeking to the network; a leading (read the article Small business owners get digital identity protection after ServiceSeeking joins ConnectID ecosystem)
17 April 2024

DIGITAL ID - A step forward for a more secure Digital Economy

Australian Payments Plus (AP+), at the forefront of Australia’s payments industry and a leading providerof digital identity solutions through its (read the article DIGITAL ID – A step forward for a more secure Digital Economy)
28 March 2024

ConnectID first in Australia to bring digital ID to real estate industry

ConnectID®, an initiative of Australian Payments Plus (AP+), has announced that RentBetter—a self-service property management platform—has joined ConnectID’s expanding ecosystem of (read the article ConnectID first in Australia to bring digital ID to real estate industry)
15 February 2024

Digital ID Bill 2023

Opening Statement of Lynn Kraus, CEO of Australian Payments Plus (AP+) made to the Senate Economics Legislation Committee Inquiry into (read the article Digital ID Bill 2023)
13 February 2024

ConnectID and Hold Access announce plans to bridge digital gap for First Nations people

ConnectID®, an initiative of Australian Payments Plus (AP+), has announced a partnership with Hold Access to accelerate the development of (read the article ConnectID and Hold Access announce plans to bridge digital gap for First Nations people)
6 December 2023

​Australian Payments Plus’ support for Digital Identity Bill 2023 

​Privacy. Security. Interoperability. ​​Australian Payments Plus (AP+) today affirmed its support for the Federal Government’s Digital Identity Bill 2023, hailing (read the article ​Australian Payments Plus’ support for Digital Identity Bill 2023 )
1 December 2023

Referoo joins the ConnectID network, marking the first business to bring this leading solution to Australian recruiters

ConnectID®, an initiative of Australian Payments Plus (AP+), has announced integrations with online referencing solution Referoo, to provide robust, real-time, (read the article Referoo joins the ConnectID network, marking the first business to bring this leading solution to Australian recruiters)
16 November 2023

ConnectID Partners with Ping Identity to Enable Frictionless Digital Experiences

ConnectID® announced a new integration with Ping Identity, a leading provider of seamless and secure digital experiences, now listed on the Ping (read the article ConnectID Partners with Ping Identity to Enable Frictionless Digital Experiences)
15 November 2023

The New Frontier of Digital Identity

Roundtable – August 2023 Post Event Insights A secure and efficient digital identity infrastructure has become an increasingly urgent business (read the article The New Frontier of Digital Identity)
1 August 2023

Unlocking the potential of trusted digital identity in Australia

A white paper from Australian Payments Plus and Deloitte Australia This paper focuses on the benefits that may be realised (read the article Unlocking the potential of trusted digital identity in Australia)
30 May 2023

Strengthening Trust in Digital Privacy Through Collaboration

As the world continues to shift towards a digital future, safeguarding customers’ personal information has become paramount for organisations. In (read the article Strengthening Trust in Digital Privacy Through Collaboration)
12 May 2023

AP+ End User Forum – the future of Digital Trust in Australia

AP+ held our latest End User Forum on 30 March 2023. The forum is a gathering of business associations, merchants (read the article AP+ End User Forum – the future of Digital Trust in Australia)
30 March 2023

AP+ Payment Service Provider Forum

Australian Payments Plus (AP+) yesterday hosted its third Payment Service Provider (PSP) forum. Chaired by AP+ Independent Director, Greg Cooper, (read the article AP+ Payment Service Provider Forum)
15 February 2023

ConnectID continues to tick all the right boxes for data security

Australian Payments Plus’ digital identity solution, ConnectID, is the first non-government operator of a digital identity exchange to successfully achieve (read the article ConnectID continues to tick all the right boxes for data security)
9 January 2023

Industry Backs AP+ ConnectID for Aussie Digital Identity

ConnectID trials to begin this year and launch expected in 2023 Major Australian banks, ANZ, Commonwealth Bank (CBA), National Australia (read the article Industry Backs AP+ ConnectID for Aussie Digital Identity)
1 September 2022

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