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Which Swedish banks still let foreign citizens apply for a BankID?

Rules that came in at the start of this year mean that foreign citizens may no longer be able to apply for their first BankID online. And some banks have as a result blocked the service entirely for those who don't hold a Swedish passport or national ID. Here's what The Local was told by banks in January.

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Everything you need to know about Sweden's BankID and its alternatives

Sweden is a country that loves technology. In fact, more than eight million people in the country of ten million use electronic IDs in their daily lives, to access services or shop online.

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Foreign citizens in Sweden blocked from BankID after several banks roll out new rules

Several readers have got in touch with The Local after their bank implemented new terms and conditions which make it harder for non-Swedish citizens to get a new mobile BankID.

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Millions of kronor stolen in spate of BankID scams

More than 20 million Swedish kronor was stolen in one single month in a spate of bank scams this summer.

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Beware of new bank scam, Swedish police warn

Swedish police warned residents on Monday to be aware of a new widespread telephone scam aimed at obtaining sensitive financial information.

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Swedish police warn of scams using BankID to drain your account

Police have warned people using Sweden's major electronic ID scheme BankID to be wary of phone calls from scammers pretending to work for the bank and police.