How to transfer your Bank ID to a new device

Updated March 2024

Switching to a new smartphone or tablet is a great experience, and to make the transition even smoother, it's important not to forget your BankID. BankID is a central part of digital life in Sweden, and here at re!Newed we want to make sure that your transition to a new device is as easy as possible. Let's take you through how to move your BankID to your new device.

NOTE - New for Bank ID 2024

If you have a valid Swedish passport or national ID card from the Police and you have a phone with an NFC reader, it is easier to get a new Bank ID. 

If you don't have this, or if your bank doesn't offer digital verification of ID documents, your bank can still help you get a BankID, but you may have to visit the bank.

Step-by-Step guide - how to change your bank ID

1. Install the BankID app

Start by downloading and installing the BankID app on your new device from the App Store or Google Play.

3. Log in to your internet bank

When you have logged into your internet bank, there should be an option where you create a new bank ID. See below short instructions from some common banks. 

Ex: Swedbank

- Open the Swedbank Privat app.
- Press "Change login method" under the login button.
- Select "Order new Mobile BankID"
- Then follow the instructions.
- Remember to block your old Mobile BankID.

Ex: Handelsbanken

If you have used Mobile BankID before, you can activate a new one directly in Handelsbanken's app. You will find the function in the app under "More/Digital services/BankID" once you have logged in. The service is available to you over the age of 16.

Ex: SEB

- Select Order new Mobile BankID
- When you are asked to choose "Get BankID to the same device or get BankID to another device?" you choose another device.
- When the QR code is displayed, open the BankID app in your new mobile, press "Scan QR code" and scan by pointing the camera at the QR code.

Ex: Nordea

- Download Mobile BankID
Depending on whether you still have Mobile BankID on your old mobile/tablet or not, there are two different ways to download a new Mobile BankID.

More information about that download mobile Bank-ID at Nordea

4. Don't forget to block your old Bank ID

Remove the app from your old device and block your old Bank ID with your internet bank.