What you'll need...

You will need

To activate your citizen card successfully, you will need the following components:

  1. Computer

    You will need a computer with Internet access.
  2. Card reader

    The card reader can be a built-in device in your computer or keyboard or an external reader that you connect to your computer. Make sure you select the appropriate hardware driver for your operating system. (Where can I get a card reader)
  3. Chip card

    You need a compatible chip card that can be used as a citizen card, such as your e-card or bank card. (Compatible chip cards)
  4. Citizen card software

    In order to use your citizen card with online businesses and public authorities, you need a software program that supports the citizen card. Citizen card software (CCS) is also referred to as the citizen card environment.

    The a-sign Citizen Card Installer from A-Trust makes it easy to install these components on Windows operating systems.

    Applications increasingly support the "Online-BKU". No local software installation is needed. Using JAVA technologies, the citizen card software runs as applet in the Web browser.