RIVERDALE, Utah–America First Credit Union said it will now accept Utah and Arizona mobile driver’s licenses (mDLs) as a valid form of identification at all of its 121 branch locations.
The moves comes after Utah became the first state in the U.S. to pilot an mDL that is fully compliant with ISO 18013–5, the international standard that ensures global acceptance as a legal form of identification. The credit union said mobile driver’s licenses allow for information such as name or age to be confirmed contactlessly and unequivocally with a simple scan or tap, without the mobile phone ever changing hands.
“A person never has to show or hand over their phone. ISO 18013-5 mDL eliminates the subjectivity of visually authenticating an ID document,” America First said.
GET Group North America, the technology vendor for the Utah mDL program, partnered with Utah’s Drivers License Division on the technology that enables them to share only the information that is relevant to a specific transaction.
America First said the technology reduces the risk of fraudulent activity.
‘Additional Layer of Security’
“America First Credit Union is in the business of protecting our members and their financial futures. We are always looking to be at the forefront of technology and are excited about our partnership with GET Group North America. With members in mind, we continue to find new and effective ways to secure our member’s data to reduce any type of fraudulent activity,” said Jeremy Deamer, manager of Branch Technology and Innovation. “The support and adoption of mobile driver's licenses is one of many steps we continue to provide to our members for an additional layer of security and ease of mind for their futures.”
The $17.4-billion America First has more than 1.2 million members.