Signicat's ReuseID Platform Leads to Unified Digital Identity in Europe

Published Date : 9/25/2025 

Signicat launches ReuseID, a digital identity platform that streamlines identity verification and management, ahead of the EU Digital Identity Wallet deadline in December 2026. This platform aims to enhance security, reduce onboarding friction, and support regulatory compliance. 

The EU Digital Identity Wallet scheme is set to revolutionize how identity works in Europe, and Signicat is leading the charge with the launch of ReuseID, a unified digital identity product. According to a press release, ReuseID enables organizations to create, manage, and reuse verified identities across their entire ecosystem, on all platforms and in all countries.

With just 15 months until the December 2026 deadline for offering a digital identity wallet to all EU citizens, there is a growing demand for interoperable, privacy-enhancing digital ID ecosystems. These ecosystems must enable secure reuse of verified identity credentials across multiple sectors and countries.

Signicat, a company based in Norway, states that ReuseID is fully prepared for eIDAS 2 and designed to integrate into the emerging wallet ecosystem. The platform addresses the critical issue of digital identity fraud, which is a significant concern for European businesses. A recent survey commissioned by Signicat shows that businesses estimate one in five transactions as fraudulent. ReuseID can help bring together fragmented identity and fraud detection systems under one digital roof, enhancing comprehensive security.

Moreover, ReuseID can eliminate repeated verification steps, reduce onboarding friction, cut operational costs, and aid in compliance as the regulatory landscape shifts. Pinar Alpay, chief product officer at Signicat, emphasizes the importance of ReuseID in the current regulatory environment. 'From anti-money laundering directives to stringent data protection frameworks, organizations in regulated financial and technology sectors face mounting pressure to comply with evolving digital identity requirements. ReuseID unifies onboarding and ongoing authentication with a single reusable identity, enabling users to verify once and securely access services across borders and platforms, while businesses maintain full control under their own brand.'

Technical features of ReuseID include a method to acquire consented and validated user data along with verification processes, customisable security flows, SDKs for flexible integration, and support for GDPR, PSD2, SCA, and eIDAS compliance. Signicat’s tools can be applied in various sectors, including banking, payments, eCommerce, and iGaming, to support real-time anti-fraud measures aligned with Secure Customer Authentication (SCA) regulations. This seamless handling of onboarding, authentication, authorization, and signing is crucial for modern digital businesses.

Alpay notes that after years of refining trusted identity solutions, ReuseID consolidates Signicat’s expertise into one secure, reusable platform ready to support digital businesses across Europe. The company’s website highlights the simplicity of the process: just craft the identity, add attributes, and reuse.

In July, Signicat acquired identity verification firm Inverid, creating what CEO Maarten Wegdam calls a 'European identity powerhouse.' According to KuppingerCole, the total addressable population for user-held digital identity is 2.6 billion individuals globally, but adoption will move toward that number in stages. The firm estimates approximately 400 million new credentials to be issued per year starting in 2026, with the EUDI Wallet serving as a major driver. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS): 

Q: What is the EU Digital Identity Wallet scheme?

A: The EU Digital Identity Wallet scheme is an initiative to provide all EU citizens with a digital identity wallet by December 2026. This wallet will enable secure and convenient access to various online services and transactions.

Q: What is ReuseID, and how does it work?

A: ReuseID is a digital identity platform by Signicat that allows organizations to create, manage, and reuse verified identities across their ecosystem. It streamlines identity verification, reduces onboarding friction, and supports regulatory compliance.

Q: How does ReuseID address digital identity fraud?

A: ReuseID helps bring together fragmented identity and fraud detection systems under one digital roof, enhancing comprehensive security and reducing the risk of fraudulent transactions.

Q: What technical features does ReuseID offer?

A: ReuseID offers features such as consented and validated user data acquisition, customisable security flows, SDKs for flexible integration, and support for GDPR, PSD2, SCA, and eIDAS compliance.

Q: What is the estimated adoption rate of digital identity credentials starting in 2026?

A: KuppingerCole estimates approximately 400 million new credentials to be issued per year starting in 2026, with the EUDI Wallet serving as a major driver for this adoption. 

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