IDEMIA Public Security North America has launched lowa mobile ID to Samsung Wallet, in partnership with lowa Department of Transportation (lowa DOT) and Samsung.

Iowa residents can now securely store their mobile ID in their Samsung Wallet and start using it to assert their identity from their mobile phone at TSA checkpoints at the Des Moines and Eastern Iowa airports, as well as 25 other participating airports in the country and other participating businesses.

Improving security effectiveness

“We are pleased to add the Iowa mobile ID in the Samsung Wallet to the list of acceptable IDs at our security checkpoints,” said John Bright, TSA Iowa Federal Security Director.

“Travelers who want to take advantage of this new capability will find that their Iowa mobile ID is a convenient option when going through the security process.

“TSA will continue to embrace technology that improves security effectiveness while streamlining the passenger experience at airports.”

According to the company, the launch of Iowa mobile ID in the Samsung Wallet brings an elevated convenience and security for Iowans with Samsung smartphones for airport security screening, age-restricted products and other identity checks.

Iowans can access their mobile ID in the Samsung Wallet by tapping their phone near the mobile ID reader or having the mobile ID reader scan the QR code.

Iowans can also continue to access their mobile ID through the free Iowa Mobile ID app, which IDEMIA built and rolled out for Iowa in October 2023.

Expanding partnership

“We are proud to expand our partnership with Samsung and the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) to bring mobile driver’s licenses and state IDs to Samsung Wallet in Iowa and help accelerate the adoption of mobile ID in the state,” added Donnie Scott, CEO of IDEMIA Public Security North America.

“As a convenient and highly secure way to store state-issued IDs and drivers licenses, mobile IDs are authenticated and issued by state DMVs or MVDs and ensure personal information is securely stored on the user’s device, with only the user having control over what personal information is shared.”