LIQUID eKYC Integrates My Number Card for Seamless Identity Verification

Seamless Identity Verification with Liquid’s eKYC

Liquid, a prominent player in identity verification, recently announced the integration of My Number Card functionality into its online verification service, LIQUID eKYC. This innovative approach allows users to utilize their My Number Card via their smartphone's wallet feature, complying with the Anti-Money Laundering Act (also known as the "Ru method") for safe identity verification.

With this new improvement, organizations can now implement a simplified verification process, enabling users to complete confirmation using only biometric authentication without needing to read their My Number Card or input passwords. This not only enhances user convenience but also significantly reduces dropout rates during verification processes, which have historically been cumbersome requiring app installations and card handling.

The Adoption of My Number Cards on Smartphones

In June 2025, the introduction of the My Number Card on smartphones began, allowing individuals to securely scan their card information through their smartphone's biometric authentication. Just one month after its launch, approximately 1.45 million users had adopted the system, signaling a healthy growth trajectory for further adoption in the future.

Understanding the Ru Method for Identity Verification

The Ru method uses the pre-registered information of the My Number Card stored in the smartphone's wallet for verification. Unlike traditional methods that rely on physical card reading and lengthy processes, the Ru method eliminates the need for user input by verifying identity solely through biometric means. LIQUID eKYC provides two methods based on user needs: one that confirms the My Number Card information and another that includes a selfie comparison to further enhance security.

How Does LIQUID eKYC Work?

1. Register the My Number Card information in the smartphone's wallet.
2. Select identity verification via the wallet feature in services that require it, prompting LIQUID eKYC to engage the wallet feature.
3. Confirm the information used for identity verification.
4. Use biometric authentication to verify identity.
5. (Optional) Capture a selfie to compare with the My Number Card photo.

Advantages for Businesses

1. Simplification of the Verification Process: By allowing biometric authentication alone, businesses can expect a decrease in user dropouts that previously stemmed from requiring passwords or card handling.
2. Automation of Approval Processes: Encrypted My Number Card information is decoded and electronically verified, ensuring quick assessments of authenticity and the elimination of potential fraud.

Unique Features of LIQUID eKYC

1. Fraud Prevention through Face Verification: Once a card is registered, there is no need for the physical card, making it susceptible to fraud without verification. To mitigate this risk, LIQUID eKYC cross-verifies facial information on the My Number Card with a selfie captured during registration to prevent impersonation.
2. Easy Implementation via IC Omakaset Pack: This upcoming feature provides an all-in-one service utilizing IC chips for identity verification, offering different methods of reading that minimize dropoff rates without requiring extensive development from businesses.

Overall, LIQUID eKYC's enhanced service not only emphasizes user experience by utilizing biometric verification and decreasing process complexity, but it also adheres to stringent security regulations to ensure safety and efficiency in identity verification. As the demand for online identity verification continues to grow, LIQUID aims to solidify its place as a leader in this evolving market, having established an impressive cumulative verification count of 150 million cases and over 600 contracts across various sectors.

About Liquid

Founded in December 2018 and based in Tokyo, Liquid specializes in biometric authentication technologies aimed at making services accessible and secure for everyone. As the need for streamlined identity verification rises across industries, Liquid remains committed to enhancing convenience and security in the digital landscape.

For more information, visit Liquid eKYC.