The phrase "EU launches a unified digital wallet" is not entirely accurate. There will not be a single application for the entire European Union: each state will create its own wallet, but all national solutions must operate according to common technical standards and be recognized within the EU, [reports](https://entrevue.fr/ru/entrevue/lue-lance-un-portefeuille-numerique-commun-pour-simplifier-les-demarches-transfrontalieres/) Entrevue. ### What documents will be in the wallet The EUDI Wallet will allow users to store and present digital documents, confirm specific information about a person, and apply a legally significant electronic signature. Among the intended use cases are: * confirming identity when receiving public and private services; * opening a bank account and applying for a loan; * presenting a mobile driver's license; * obtaining medications via electronic prescriptions; * confirming diplomas and qualifications; * registering a SIM card; * signing contracts; * confirming the authority of a company representative; * storing tickets and the European Health Insurance Card. When making payments, the wallet will be able to confirm the user's identity; however, it is not yet accurate to call it a full replacement for a banking application or a standalone payment system. ### Only necessary information One of the key principles of the system is that the user decides which data to share. For example, the service will be able to confirm a person's age without accessing their name, address, and other unnecessary information. The European Commission states that the wallet will be voluntary: willing citizens and residents of the EU, as well as companies, will be able to use it. Users will also be able to track who and what data they have provided. ### What is happening now The project is currently in the preparation and testing phase. More than 550 companies and government institutions from 26 EU countries, as well as Norway, Iceland, and Ukraine, are participating in pilot programs. Various scenarios are being tested — from banking operations and education to travel and public services. Thus, this is not about the immediate launch of a single pan-European application, but about creating a network of compatible national digital wallets. They are expected to appear in all EU countries by the end of 2026 and simplify the confirmation of identity and documents abroad.
