The Ministry of Justice expanded its Residence Card Verification Service beyond major banks to a broader group of financial institutions. The service checks the personal information and photo on a residence card against Ministry of Justice records during in-person or online transactions.
The official notice listed 20 participating institutions at the time of publication, including banks as well as card, savings-bank, capital, and securities companies. Availability differs by institution: some support both branch and online use, while others support only a mobile app or website.
Residents should confirm the current list and channel before opening an account or starting a time-sensitive transaction. A physical or mobile residence card may be accepted, but each institution can have its own rollout schedule and additional identity checks.
