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Hungarian eID Card

Hungary

The Hungarian eID card, known locally as eSzemélyi or eSZIG, is the official identity document for Hungarian citizens, issued under the Ministry of Interior. It has been produced since 2016 in the standard ID-1 card format and carries a contactless chip that supports digital authentication and qualified electronic signatures. The scheme meets the requirements of the EU's eIDAS regulation on electronic identification and trust services.

Scheme facts
Issuing authority Ministry of Interior of Hungary
Country Hungary
Document eSzemélyi (eSZIG) smart ID card in ID-1 format with a contactless chip
Data returned Verified name and date of birth, plus a match result
Standard eIDAS-compliant electronic identification
Official status Official identity document for Hungarian citizens
What is itHow verification worksWhat you can buildPairs well withFAQ

What is Hungarian eID Card?

The Hungarian eID card, known locally as eSzemélyi or eSZIG, is the official identity document for Hungarian citizens, issued under the Ministry of Interior. It has been produced since 2016 in the standard ID-1 card format and carries a contactless chip that supports digital authentication and qualified electronic signatures. The scheme meets the requirements of the EU's eIDAS regulation on electronic identification and trust services.

The card holds the citizen's identity details together with biometric data such as a photograph and fingerprint stored on the chip. It gives holders access to a range of electronic public services, including e-government, e-signing, and ePrescription.

Verification confirms the person against the eID card and the national register. The result and a full audit record flow back into your Zenoo case.

How verification works

Collect or pass in identity data

The person enters their eID card details, or you pass known data in at launch to skip the form.

Verify against the eID card and register

The card credentials and identity details are checked against the system of record.

Signals returned to your flow

A match result, verified name and date of birth, 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 goes live.
Complete digital onboarding and e-KYC for regulated services.
Prove a lending applicant is who they claim before you extend credit.
Give people access to government and public services online.

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

Hungarian eID Card 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 a Hungarian eID card identity?

Submit the person's eID card details, or pass them in at launch, and Zenoo checks them against the eID card and national register. A verified result with name and date of birth flows back into your case.

What is the eSzemélyi card?

eSzemélyi, also called eSZIG, is Hungary's official electronic ID card. It has been issued since 2016 and carries a contactless chip that supports digital authentication and qualified electronic signatures under the EU's eIDAS regulation.

What data does Hungarian eID verification return?

Verification returns a match result along with verified identity fields such as name and date of birth from the system of record.

How does Hungarian eID verification work with Zenoo?

It runs as a pre-built connector. The person identifies themselves with their eID card, or you pass known data in, and Zenoo returns a verified result with a full audit trail.

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