Swiss Post rolls out ID cards

Swiss Post is issuing the SuisseID, Switzerland’s digital proof of identity, on behalf of the Confederation. An initiative of SECO, the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs, the SuisseID provides companies, government agencies and private individuals with a standardised secure digital identity.

With a SuisseID from Swiss Post, customers can present electronic proof of identity and make legally binding signatures on documents such as contracts and licences – just as with a traditional signature. In eliminating the need to switch between paper and electronic media, organisations will be able to speed up complex business processes. The SuisseID from Swiss Post secures reliable authentication of customers, partners and employees on the Internet.

Swiss Post is offering this digital proof of identity at a price of CHF 39.00 instead of CHF 104.00 until the end of the year. The Swiss Post SuisseID also includes SwissSigner 10 signature software worth CHF 99.00.

The SuisseID from Swiss Post not only includes the digital ID but also a digital pen, or more precisely, software that enables the signing of documents. Users have a choice of three different versions. The SuisseID from Swiss Post is available as a card, a USB stick or a SwissStick. SwissStick is an all-in-one solution encompassing secure access, digital signature software and secure mail, plus further applications. Mobile working – from home, an internet café or place of business – works thanks to the secure access feature. The SwissStick will work without any further installation on any Windows or Apple computer and leaves no trace of personal data behind.