KakaoBank's mobile ID is rapidly gaining popularity due to its convenience.
On August 26, KakaoBank announced that the cumulative issuance of its mobile ID, launched in July of last year, has reached 700,000.
The mobile ID serves as a digital identification that can be used in place of a physical ID at banks, hospitals, government offices, and domestic flights. Customers with a physical ID containing an IC chip can obtain the mobile ID through the KakaoBank app.
KakaoBank cited increased accessibility as a key factor in the rise of users. Users can easily access the mobile ID issuance screen through the mobile ID icon in the 'More' tab of KakaoTalk. Additionally, the KakaoBank app allows users to add a widget on the home screen for convenient access to the service.
The user demographic is evenly distributed across all age groups. The gender distribution among subscribers is 55% male and 45% female, while age breakdowns show 27% are under 20, 22% are in their 30s, 24% are in their 40s, and 26% are over 50.
The most common usage time for the mobile ID is weekday mornings, indicating it is often used as a substitute for physical IDs during peak hours for identity verification at financial institutions.
A KakaoBank representative stated, "With the KakaoBank app, users can easily verify their identity without a physical ID, leading to a steady increase in mobile ID users. We will continue to introduce innovative technologies to enhance our services and make our customers' lives more convenient."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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