Singpass fast becoming universal digital ID for logins

With Singpass authentication, customers can rest easy knowing that their personal data and information are secure. PHOTO: VIEWQWEST
New: Gift this subscriber-only story to your friends and family

SINGAPORE - Consumers previously drowned in multiple website logins are now using a common system to log in to the online services of all kinds of private-sector firms - from insurers to banks and telcos.

The increasing popularity of this Singapore government-backed authentication system, dubbed Singpass, has been accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Already a subscriber? 

Read the full story and more at $9.90/month

Get exclusive reports and insights with more than 500 subscriber-only articles every month

Unlock these benefits

  • All subscriber-only content on ST app and straitstimes.com

  • Easy access any time via ST app on 1 mobile device

  • E-paper with 2-week archive so you won't miss out on content that matters to you

Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.