The MTG eID service functions as an electronic identity server provided as a service to facilitate secure online identification based on the new German identity card (nPA). It bridges the connection between ID card holders and online service providers, such as e-commerce platforms, health insurance companies, energy suppliers, and banks.
Compliant with BSI TR3130, the service utilizes the online ID functionality of the identity card to authenticate customers across the internet, automated machines, and physical terminals. This offers organizations a method to secure online business processes as an alternative to traditional username and password authentication.
