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Free Digital 18+ Keypass via Auspost Digital ID App (Physical Card $39.95)

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This offer might be useful for young adults who need some form of 18+ id but may not have their learners or driving license. It can also be used as an alternative to the Proof of Age Card where ever Keypass is accepted but it doesn’t have your address details.

To clarify, the freebie is the digital keypass card obtainable when you register through the app. The normal price of the physical card is $39.95 (for comparison). A Proof of age is $10 (VIC) if you need a government id with an address.

Please read the t&cs to see if its right for you.

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  • +3

    People in their 50s/60s get asked for their ID in pubs and clubs (before 9pm on Sat nights) lol

    • +1

      Yes but it’s not always for age. They use it to ban people from the area too.

    • +1

      It’s a good way to strike up a conversation if they think you’re drunk. To see how you go trying to get your card, how you speak etc.

  • +1

    Wait, is there a way to apply for the keypass ONLY digitally and get it for free, or you have to get the $40 physical card?

    • Download the app.

      • Don’t know what the negs are for?

        The deal only gives you the Digital ID (no physical card) which you can create for free when you download the app. Not using the website.

        • +2

          It's not a deal, as far as I can tell? I did this months ago for free.

    • +1

      It relies on you having 2 other forms of ID, so for some it may be cheaper but it's not entirely free if you need to purchase the other ID.

  • +9

    Keypass in Digital iD™ is only accepted in VIC, QLD, NT and TAS at this time, but you can still try it out when you’re faced with unregulated proof of age moments, like purchasing tickets to a movie. Keypass in Digital iD™ is also being trialled at participating venues in the Civic region of ACT.

    • Don't think it will work at bottle shops in the NT. They physically scan our cards every time to check if we are on the banned drinking register…

      • Digital I'd has a constantly changing qr coffee that can be scanned by I'd scanners.

        • They use a flat bed scanner here :(

        • qr coffee

          Is that like a flat white?

    • WA is coming onboard soon

  • +4

    More convenient that a physical card.

    • +1

      I just keep a photo of my license on my phone.
      Have used it at chemists, post offices, even used it for police without a problem.

      • Tried showing photo of my licence. Not accepted :(

      • +1

        Yeah I’ve been rejected for just having a photo of it on my phone. Probably depends on who you get that’s working wherever

  • no experience with Keypasses, but i use my WA Proof of Age card (doesn't show address details) to pick up c&c orders, claim bday freebies etc. usually works fine, except for a few occasions at harvey norman, good guys and dan murphy's where the clueless sales person tried to say it wasn't valid photo ID. escalated to the manager on all occasions who accepted it.

    will be interesting to see how many people deny this as acceptable ID because they've never heard of it before.

    • Proof of age card has been replaced with photo card. Not many places accept it anymore. I know that it can be used to claim a birth certificate.

      • +3

        according to this FAQ,

        Will proof of age cards continue to be accepted as proof of
        age?

        Yes, the proof of age card will still be an accepted form of proof of age. The proof of age
        card will continue to be a prescribed document under the Liquor Control Act 1988.

        every time i've been pulled over by police (more times than i'd like to admit), i've showed them my proof of age as ID instead of my driver's licence and they have never hassled me over it. weird how it's the people with no actual authority who put up a stink lol

    • You can actually use your keypass to pickup alcohol in WA as I’ve done it at Dan Murphy’s many times. Now we just need it to be accepted in 18+ venues.

      • I’ve done it at Dan Murphy’s many times.

        and how many times in 2018, when i made that comment?

        • Haha good point that’s a long time ago!!!!

  • -5

    pointless. no obligation for licensed premises to accept it.

  • +9

    The whole of Australia just needs to move to digital drivers licences already… I've already stopped carrying ID around unless I know I'll need it.

    • +1

      I've already stopped carrying ID around unless I know I'll need it.

      same. too much of a theft risk

      • -1

        Nobody would steal your phone, would they?

        What treasure do they get when/if it happens?

        • +1

          Oh, I never thought of that. Maybe I should change my PIN from 0000 or turn on biometrics.

      • Because a data breach has never happened and digital ID's are safer right?
        Latitude got done and Vicroads had to issue new cards.

    • +2

      I got invited to trial the digital drivers licence via the nsw services app. A few weeks ago. It’s pretty cool with a weird hologram animation. I don’t even need to carry a wallet anymore in combination with nfc payments.

      • +3

        Until we run out of battery or mobile towers are down.

        • +1

          This guy gets it.

        • Apple Pay at least requires no network connection

    • Are there other countries that have fully adopted it?

      • Estonia

        • -3

          So no countries with any global sway?

    • I drive all the time, so it's safer to have it with me all the time then forget, get pulled over and boom.

      • +1

        FYI You've got 24 hours to produce your license if you don't have it and get pulled over. They can also check on their computers to confirm that you are licensed.

        • According to VicRoads it's $159 if you fail upon request — but you can avoid it if you show the licence to a police station within seven days. What hassle!

    • When driver's licences are managed at a state level it's hard for the whole country to adopt them until each state does something.

      And then we'll have different apps for different states meaning you'll probably need to carry a physical ID when traveling in another state as they won't be able to verify your digital ID.

      • Basic road rules, speeds & fines should be national - same everywhere.

        Obviously, weird things like Melbourne's hook turn would be localised.

      • No reason the same app couldn't be used Australia wide, and each state essentially white labels the app with their own logo, license images and text based on state. The hologram, QR code and other features would be standardized across every state.

  • +1

    I… what? I signed up for this a few months back and don't recall paying for it?

    • Me too, was free, and should be anyway

  • +1

    Whenever I hear the term “Young adults” I think of “Nozin’ Around”, from The Young Ones. It was a show “by Young Adults for Young adults” and the Vox Pop bit was a bunch of 16 year olds complaining they weren’t old enough to legally drink alcohol. I suspect this ID card is mainly so people can get into licenced premises.

    • You can also use it to sign up to utility companies

      • I did say “mainly”.

        • +1

          I did say "also" ?
          Just trying to be helpful :P

    • Your're not wrong there (with the purpose of this card that is)

  • Heads up.
    Keypads is not accepted as a form of ID by a lot of lenders, teleco’s and the like.
    You are better off getting a proof of age card which is government issues and accepted everywhere.

    • +4

      I don't think anyone accepts Keypads as a valid form of ID.

      • Autocorrect for the win.
        Keypass lol.

    • Enterprise and government departments determine their proof of identity requirements acceptable for their services, this may change from time to time and can impact Keypass acceptance

      • +2

        Can tell you from my experience the following don’t accept Keypass as part of the 100 points.

        Vodafone
        Telstra
        Optus
        VicRoads
        Commonwealth bank
        BankWest
        ING
        Centrelink

  • -8

    Keypass is worse than useless. Nobody other than AusPost deems it valid. Avoid.

    edit: I'd go as far as saying this product seems little more than a method to collect personally identifiable data.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personally_identifiable_inform…

    • What a silly thing to say.

      This is Queensland and I know it’s also a valid ID in Victoria. I’d go as far as saying all other states and territories accept it.

      What could you possibly mean by nobody other that AusPost deems it valid and thus justify negging this deal?

      • +2

        It's not valid in all states so you would have difficulty using it where a prescribed document is required

        Keypass in Digital iD™ is only accepted in VIC, QLD, NT and TAS at this time, but you can still try it out when you’re faced with unregulated proof of age moments, like purchasing tickets to a movie. Keypass in Digital iD™ is also being trialled at participating venues in the Civic region of ACT

        • +1

          Cheers for clarifying.

          In saying that, still doesn’t justify a neg mr guitar.

          • @tomsco: Nothing against @HuskyActual, it's the deal itself I neg.

            • @LeoFender: Yes, and how is your neg valid.

              It’s already been identified that this is accepted outside of just Auspost, so that comment is wrong.

              • @tomsco: Only where opinion of identity, rather than proof is necessary. So, situations where nobody is going to go to jail, get fined or lose their job over.

                I'm actually not sure if AusPost would accept it as ID if applying for a job with them, as they'd need to access the supporting data used without violating their privacy policy.

                • @LeoFender: How is checking ID under liquor licensing an opinion rather than proof? This is exactly a situation where people could go to jail, get fined or lose their job over.

                  Once again, how is your beg justified?

                  • @tomsco: I'm not a lawyer.

                    Context is important in each situation. I believe each state has their own views on enforcement and fines, regarding how to determine 'acceptable evidence of age'.

                    • @LeoFender: So why the neg? Are you going to answer that?

    • +2

      Nobody other than AusPost deems it valid.

      Source?

      And a link to an encyclopaedia definition is hardly proof that AusPost is “stealin’ yo data”.

      • The deal is for Keypass in Digital iD™. The limitations of use for a physical Keypass card, but digital.

        Who knew this existed until this morning?

        As for “stealin’ yo data”, Free is the key here. The link was just easier to add than me list a wall of text describing the data potentially up for grabs.

        But, I don't know what AusPost has in mind here, so I hope I'm wrong to be worried about any of this.

  • Probably wouldn't be accepted in SA, most places quite strictly only accept passport, drivers license or physical official proof of age card.

    • +1

      According to Austria Post it isn't valid in SA
      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/6735351/redir

      Doesn't SA already have a digital ID and driver's licence? So then an app like this isn't needed.

      • +2

        According to Austria Post it isn't valid in SA

        I wouldn't trust Austria Post telling me what is valid in Australia.

        • They issue the card so you'd think they know where and how it is legally accepted for use.

          • @spaceflight: Since when did Austria Post issue Australian Keypass cards?

  • +4

    Thanks heaps OP
    -I've been wanting to get an ID card for ages so I didn't risk losing my licence when I go out.
    -Plus now having the digital one means less things to carry
    -Its free!

    The perfect deal

    • Until lots of people start using the app you might find that some places don't know what it is and not accept it.

      A government proof of age card as a backup is probably a good idea.

      • Happy to be the first. Weird looks using PayPass, android pay, pay with smartwatch. Now this.

        • But with each state either having them or looking at digital licences I'm not sure how KeyPass will go in the long term.

      • +1

        This is something you might want to look into: https://www.australia.gov.au/content/proof-of-age-card

    • Glad I could help. I went and got my learners two years ago just so i didn't have to lug around my passport to bars and stuff. Now i'm waiting for the post office to deliver my P2 card.

    • Well, what a balanced piece of "journalism" that was.

  • +1

    Thanks for sharing…as most of the comments have been saying I've also been wallet-less since I got the ANZ CC 2 years ago and absolutely love it.

    Surprise surprise WA will be the last state to adopt this but I'll download anyway and not use it for years until we finally catch up haha

    FYI, took me a couple of minutes before I realised the digital ID was seperate from the main deal (admittedly I skimmed over the details) so in case you do the same here is the direct link to more about the Digital ID app.

  • +1

    why is a 2018 post in my feed under home? The home section seems irrelevant and annoying

    • But it's Home & Garden. Now it makes sense! 🤪

    • +1

      someone replied to a 5.5 year old post and now others will pile on to comment as well…forgetting that they're replying to 5.5 year old comments

  • Will Village theme park (Movieworld) accept this app as a form of ID for the annual local passes?

  • +1

    "This offer might be useful for young adults who need some form of 18+ id but may not have their learners or driving license."

    Will it though as they likely dont have a passport either?

    Number 2. Follow the prompts to ‘Get a Keypass’ in the Digital iD™ app on your smartphone. You'll need to have the details of two forms of identification - one must be a passport or driver licence/permit.

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