AusweisApp Bund

What AusweisApp Bund does

AusweisApp Bund lets people use the electronic identification function in eligible German identity documents for online authentication. It is intended for residents who need to identify themselves with an identity card, electronic residence permit or Union citizen card when using government services and participating private services.

How it works

The app uses a phone’s NFC capability to read the encrypted chip in a supported document. During an identification session, it guides you through placing the document against the phone and entering the required PIN. It also supports changing the transport PIN to a personal six-digit PIN, helping users manage the credentials used for electronic identification.

• Phone as card reader: NFC turns a compatible Android device into the reader for the physical document.
• Desktop connections: The phone can work as a remote reader for supported desktop applications.
• Guided authentication: The interface focuses on the steps needed for identification rather than general phone features.

Who it suits

This is a practical utility for anyone who already has an enabled electronic ID document and wants to complete compatible administrative or service transactions online. It is less relevant if your document does not support electronic identification or your phone lacks the necessary NFC hardware. The process can also feel technical because correct positioning, document compatibility and PIN entry all matter.

Ratings and publisher

Governikus GmbH & Co. KG publishes AusweisApp Bund in the Libraries & Demo category. The app has a 3.16 rating from 54,899 reviews and records 5,000,000+ installs. Those figures suggest broad use, while the middling rating indicates that user experience may vary with phone hardware, document setup and individual authentication tasks.