Digital IDs are quietly reshaping how we pay, prove, and protect—but most people don’t even know they exist. As governments and financial institutions push ahead with digital identity systems to streamline payments and combat fraud, a surprising gap is emerging: public awareness. In a world where verifying who you are is as important as what’s in your wallet, not knowing what a digital ID is—or how it works—could leave many consumers behind
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Data for today’s episode is provided by Javelin Strategy & Research’s Report: Digital ID Adoption Requires Digital ID Acceptance: How Payments Can Lead the Way.
Percentage of Consumers Indicating that Digital ID Is Available to Them
- 37% – Yes, used it
- 32% – Yes, plan to use
- 21% – No, but interested
- 10% – Yes, won’t use
- 9% – No, won’t use
Source: Javelin Strategy & Research, North American PaymentsInsights, 2024
About Report
Digital IDs are gaining ground in the U.S., with access approaching a major milestone: availability to more than half the population. As adoption accelerates domestically, the European Union’s mandated rollout offers a valuable case study in what to prioritize—and what to avoid—as digital identity systems mature.
This new report from Javelin Strategy & Research explores how digital ID is evolving in the U.S., analyzing issuance trends, usage patterns, and public sentiment. It outlines the key drivers of adoption and presents a framework for measuring progress—highlighting where the market stands today and where it’s headed next.
