Mobile Identity Wallet Market Size, Share, Growth, And Industry Analysis, By Type (Online Authentication, ID Proofing, In-person Contactless ID verification, Age Verification), By Application (Government, Citizen, Public & Private eService Providers), Regional Insights and Forecast From 2025 To 2033

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MOBILE IDENTITY WALLET MARKET OVERVIEW

The global mobile identity wallet market was valued at USD 10.19 billion in 2024 and is expected to rise to USD 12.78 billion in 2025, eventually reaching USD 78.41 billion by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 25.45% from 2025 to 2033.

Instead of cash, a mobile identity wallet stores electronic identification papers. A mobile identity wallet enables consumers to access and store digital copies of identity papers such as identity cards, health cards, and driving licenses directly on their smartphones, consolidating several kinds of identification in a single convenient location. The mobile identity wallet primarily intended to be used as identification verification throughout online and in-person contacts. The identity wallets build a citizen-centric, future-proof ecosystem that fulfills the requirements of verification and identification both online and offline.

KEY FINDINGS

COVID-19 IMPACT

Work-from-Home to Advance Market Growth

The global COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented and staggering, with the mobile identity wallet market experiencing lower-than-anticipated demand across all regions compared to pre-pandemic levels.

The pandemic of COVID-19 had a beneficial effect on the market. Due to government laws and travel limitations, industry participants were obliged to adjust their way of business, forcing them to temporarily shut down most of their offices. NICE, for example, implemented work-from-home and flexible work arrangements and limited employee travel. Although most industry companies acknowledged that the pandemic constituted a threat to their business and that they were unsure of its impact, most important market players saw revenue increase throughout the pandemic.

The pandemic accelerated transactions online and mobile payments worldwide. It has hastened the e-commerce industry's expansion into new customers, businesses, and product categories.

LATEST TRENDS

Banking Industry to Intensify Market Magnification

Due to the rapid shift in the financial landscape, mobile identity wallet market share from the banking industry is expected to expand at a 15% annual pace by 2031. In the banking industry, there is a growing need for better customer service. In accordance with this, fintech firms are embracing mobile payments to improve user retention and promote contactless payments as stop wallets.

• Over 80 countries globally have introduced mobile identity wallet programs, impacting more than 4.2 billion individuals through digital identification systems.

• According to recent policy initiatives, 68% of European Union citizens now have access to digital wallets linked to public services and healthcare portals.

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MOBILE IDENTITY WALLET MARKET SEGMENTATION

By Type

According to type, the market can be segmented into online authentication, ID proofing, in-person contactless ID verification, age verification

Online authentication is the leading part of the type segment

By Application

According to application, the market can be segmented into government, citizen, public & private e-service providers

Government is the leading part of the application segment

DRIVING FACTORS

NFC Technology to Boost Market Share

The e-commerce and retail category had the highest revenue share of more than 30.0% and is predicted to maintain that position throughout the forecast period. Retailers and online merchants are becoming more aware of the potential benefits of accepting mobile identity wallet payments. Retailers who integrate digital payments or contactless payment technologies with digital marketing want to obtain consumer data and loyalty. Additionally, NFC technology is expected to improve operational efficiency of the mobile identity wallet market share by lowering processing costs and allowing for faster checkout. The technology helps e-commerce enterprises and merchants provide great promotions and track loyalty incentives in order to improve relationships with mobile consumers.

Proximity Segment to Expand Market Forwarding

The proximity segment had the highest revenue share of more than 60.0% and is predicted to continue to lead the mobile identity wallet market during the forecast period. Users can utilize proximity technology to pay for goods and services at a traditional point-of-sale (POS) terminal using their smart phones or any smart device. In terms of technology, the mobile identity wallet market has been divided into two categories: remote and proximity.

Because of the increasing adoption of cashless payments over communication networks, remote technology is predicted to expand at the fastest pace of 27.7% during the projection period. Users can purchase things using a mobile version or SMS text message using a remotely technology-based mobile wallet.

• Based on telecommunications data, mobile phone penetration reached 91% globally in 2024, enabling mass access to mobile identity wallet platforms.

• Following pandemic-era digital reforms, over 55% of government agencies worldwide now support mobile identity authentication for secure citizen access.

RESTRAINING FACTORS

Cyber Assaults to Deplete Market Advancement

Despite the widespread adoption of online payment services, the threat of cyber assaults may stymie the study's corporate growth. According to NITI Aayog data, more than half of Indian organizations will be hit by cyber-attacks including malware phishing, ransomware, and disruption of service. Because financial institutions are increasingly introducing new technologies and features to meet customer requests, they are becoming more vulnerable to various types of cyber-attacks, which may hinder mobile identity wallet market growth.

• As per global ICT assessments, only 19% of the population in low-income countries have mobile ID access due to limited internet infrastructure.

• Consumer trust surveys report that 42% of users hesitate to use mobile identity wallets due to fears of data misuse and surveillance.

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MOBILE IDENTITY WALLET MARKET REGIONAL INSIGHTS

Increased Smartphone Usage to Foster Market Growth in Asia Pacific

With a market share of more than 30.0%, Asia Pacific is expected to maintain its position throughout the projected period. The mobile identity wallet market is being driven by factors such as rising population, increased smartphone use, more internet subscribers, and exponential rise inside the e-commerce and retail sectors in countries like as India and China. Furthermore, rising government programs such as Make in India and Digital India are likely to increase smartphone and other device adoption, resulting in increased requirement for mobile wallets.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

Key Players Focus on Partnerships to Gain a Competitive Advantage

Prominent market players are making collaborative efforts by partnering with other companies to stay ahead of the competition. Many companies are also investing in new product launches to expand their product portfolio. Mergers and acquisitions are also among the key strategies used by players to expand their product portfolios.

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The reports cover important advances with in market, as well as inorganic and organic growth strategies. Various companies are concentrating on organic business expansion such as product announcements, product approvals, and other things like patents and events. Acquisitions, partnerships, and collaborations were among the inorganic growth strategies observed in the market. The above activities have paved the way for market participants to expand their business and customer base. With the growing demands for filter products in the international market, market participants in the market are expected to benefit from substantial growth opportunities in the near future.

• Thales Group: Thales has supported digital ID wallet rollouts in over 25 national projects, securing the mobile identities of more than 150 million users globally.

• Google LLC: Google’s digital wallet supports mobile driver’s license and ID integration in 12 U.S. states, impacting over 75 million Android users.

List of Top Mobile Identity Wallet Companies

• Thales Group (France)
• Google LLC (U.S.)
• Folio Technologies (U.K.)
• Ping Identity (U.S.)
• Trulioo (U.S.)
• IDEMIA (France)

REPORT COVERAGE

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