Pubs in England and Wales to allow digital ID apps to prove age
New rules introduced on Tuesday mean establishments will be able to accept digital ID apps alongside physical documents.
Alcohol buyers will be able to use a digital ID app on their phones to prove their age under new rules introduced on Tuesday.
Pubs and shops in England and Wales can use the tech in addition to current physical forms of ID - with the government saying a digital option will make age-checks quicker and more secure for customers and staff.
Customers will be able to choose ID apps from a range of suppliers such as the Post Office, Yoti or Luciditi, provided they are on a government-approved list.
Digital government minister Stephanie Peacock said having the option for digital ID would "mean you do not need to carry a physical ID, nor hand over sensitive personal information" meaning people could "feel safer on a night out'".