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eID scheme ● Integrated

ePhilID

Philippines

The ePhilID is the electronic version of the Philippine national ID, issued under the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys). It is administered by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) under Republic Act No. 11055 and carries the same validity as the physical PhilID card. The document holds a QR code that stores the registrant's demographic details and photograph, signed with cryptographic keys so the data cannot be altered without detection.

Scheme facts
Issuing authority Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)
Country Philippines
Identifier PhilSys Card Number (PCN) shown on the card, derived from the 12-digit PhilSys Number (PSN)
Data returned Verified name, date of birth, and demographic details, plus confirmation the ID is valid and active
How the person proves identity Scan of the ePhilID QR code and a liveness-checked selfie
Official status Official national electronic ID, equal in validity to the physical PhilID card
What is itHow verification worksWhat you can buildPairs well withFAQ

What is ePhilID?

The ePhilID is the electronic version of the Philippine national ID, issued under the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys). It is administered by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) under Republic Act No. 11055 and carries the same validity as the physical PhilID card. The document holds a QR code that stores the registrant's demographic details and photograph, signed with cryptographic keys so the data cannot be altered without detection.

Verification works by having the person present their ePhilID QR code, then complete a liveness-checked selfie. Trinsic reads the QR code, confirms the issuer's cryptographic signature, and checks the record against the PhilSys source of truth to confirm the identity is valid and still active. The selfie matches the person to the photograph held on file, so you know the presenter is the genuine holder.

If you already hold the person's identity details, you can pass them in when the check launches to shorten the journey. A verified result and audit record then flow into your Zenoo case.

How verification works

Scan the ePhilID QR code

The person presents their ePhilID, printed or in paper form, and scans the QR code. You can pass in known identity data at launch to shorten the journey.

Liveness selfie and signature check

A liveness-checked selfie confirms the person is genuinely present, and Trinsic verifies the issuer's cryptographic signature against the PhilSys source of truth.

Signals returned to your flow

A verified result, the returned identity attributes, confirmation the ID is valid and active, and a full audit record flow straight into your Zenoo case.

What you can build

Confirm a new customer's identity before a bank account or e-wallet goes live.
Meet mandatory SIM registration rules with a QR scan and selfie journey.
Prove a lending applicant is who they claim before you extend credit.
Verify eligibility for government service and benefit access.

Pairs well with

Chain these into one Zenoo Studio flow so a single journey handles identity, screening, and fraud.

Coverage context

One of 209 countries, 16 indicators each

ePhilID is one scheme in Zenoo's global coverage. Add a neighbouring register or a document fallback without changing your integration.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I verify an ePhilID identity?

The person scans the QR code on their ePhilID and completes a liveness selfie. Trinsic checks the issuer's cryptographic signature against the PhilSys source of truth, confirms the ID is valid and active, and returns a verified result to your service.

What data does ePhilID verification return?

It returns the demographic attributes held in the QR code, such as name and date of birth, along with confirmation that the issuer's signature is valid and that the ID is active rather than revoked.

Is the ePhilID an official identity document?

Yes. The ePhilID is issued under the Philippine Identification System by the Philippine Statistics Authority and carries the same validity as the physical PhilID card for transactions.

How does ePhilID verification work with Zenoo?

It runs as a pre-built connector. The person scans their ePhilID QR code and completes a selfie, or you pass known data in, and Zenoo returns a verified result with a full audit trail.

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