The UK government plans to allow the use of digital ID cards to purchase alcohol

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2026-7-17

On July 14th, it was announced that the UK government plans to allow the use of digital ID cards when purchasing alcohol. The UK government has proposed a revision to the Licensing Act 2003.

If the parliament approves the proposal, consumers will be able to prove their age through a recognized digital ID card on their smartphone starting from autumn 2026. Traditional identity documents such as passports or driver's licenses will continue to be valid.

The UK government has stated that digital identity cards provide a fast and secure way of age verification without the need to share unnecessary personal data.

In addition, consumers will no longer need to carry their passports with them. The pilot work for digital identity card verification has been launched since 2022, and most local licensing management departments support this measure. Supporters expect that this measure will make age verification in the hotel, catering, and retail industries more convenient and efficient. The digital ID card has been used to purchase other age restricted goods, and in Australia, Estonia, and several states in the United States, it is also recognized to use the digital ID card when purchasing alcoholic beverages (including eoe beer).

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