Use Cases
Where OpenID4VP shows up in the real world.
Same protocol, same wallet — the Relying Party and the credential change. In every case, only the specific attributes needed for that transaction are disclosed, nothing more.
Car rental
A rental company requests proof of a valid driving licence before handing over the keys. The renter presents their licence category and validity — not their full ID or home address.
Web & app login
A website replaces password or social login with an OpenID4VP request for a verified attribute — proving who you are, or just a stable pseudonymous identifier — without another password to leak or reuse.
Age verification
An online shop or vending machine asks for proof of being over 18 before completing a purchase. The wallet returns a yes/no claim — no birthdate, name, or ID photo included.
Hotel & travel check-in
A hotel front desk or airline gate verifies identity against a booking without scanning or photocopying a physical passport, and without retaining a copy of it afterwards.
Healthcare & prescriptions
A pharmacy abroad verifies an ePrescription or insurance coverage credential before dispensing medication, supporting cross-border care without manual paperwork.
Bank & KYC onboarding
A bank opens an account by requesting a presentation of verified identity data instead of manual document upload and review — cryptographically checked in seconds, not days.