We have them in Sweden as well, on our driver’s licenser (which double as ID cards). Or rather, it’s actually QR codes, but practically it works the same.
Some states do. New York, Washington, Vermont and Michigan have enhanced driver’s licenses with RFID tags. But it’s optional and largely used for border crossings into Canada.
I live in Pennsylvania so my state ID is just barcode
Um, yes, it’s been a thing in the USA for like 20+ years. The back side of our ID cards has a barcode.
I keep all my old ID cards, and just double checked, my ID from 2004 already had a barcode on it.
not surprised at all but was kinda expecting some place I’d never heard of.
We have them in Sweden as well, on our driver’s licenser (which double as ID cards). Or rather, it’s actually QR codes, but practically it works the same.
Cannot recall how long they’ve been there but EU passports have barcodes too. A 2D matrix on the back.
Does it not have rfid?
Some states do. New York, Washington, Vermont and Michigan have enhanced driver’s licenses with RFID tags. But it’s optional and largely used for border crossings into Canada.
I live in Pennsylvania so my state ID is just barcode
I wouldnt be surprised if american id’s were just a laminated piece of paper.