BankID experienced widespread service disruptions across Norway on Wednesday evening. The authentication system became unavailable shortly before 5:00 PM local time.
Service gradually resumed around 5:30 PM for most users. Officials advised people to try again if their first login attempt failed. They apologized for the inconvenience caused by the outage.
The ID verification service remained unavailable even as core BankID functions recovered. This specialized component handles identity confirmation for high-security transactions.
BankID serves as Norway's primary digital identification system. Millions rely on it daily for banking access, private services, and government websites. The system essentially functions as the country's digital passport.
Concurrently, Vipps reported technical problems with its login service. The popular payment app's "Log in with Vipps/MobilePay" feature experienced similar authentication issues during the same timeframe.
This simultaneous disruption across multiple authentication platforms highlights Norway's digital dependency. When these systems falter, daily activities from banking to public services grind to a halt. The incident reveals the fragility of digital infrastructure that millions take for granted.
Service providers continue working to fully restore all authentication functions. Users should attempt alternative verification methods if problems persist during critical transactions.