‘BritCard’ Shock: UK to Force Digital IDs by 2029—Here’s What It Is, Why It’s Explosive, and How It Stacks Up Against EU Wallets, Estonia’s e‑ID and India’s Aadhaar
Key facts (as of September 28, 2025) The in‑depth report What exactly is “BritCard”? Downing Street announced a national digital ID to be mandatory for Right to Work (RtW) checks by the end of this Parliament. The government says a BritCard credential would sit in a GOV.UK wallet on a person’s phone, similar in feel to the NHS App or contactless payments, with a promise of free enrollment. A formal explainer pledges convenience for citizens and a phased expansion to public‑service access; RtW is slated as the first mandated use‑case. GOV.UK+1 The vision reported so far: a credential that employers,