Australia Post Keypass identity card

The Australia Post Keypass identity card is a photo identity card issued by Australia Post and can be used by people who do not have an Australian drivers licence or identity photo card, or for those who would prefer not to carry around a passport to prove their identity for safety and/or wear/tear reasons. It can additionally be used in a situation in which multiple proofs of ID are required, such as when opening a bank account. [1] There are two types, Under 18 and 18+.

Australia Post Keypass identity card
TypePhoto card
Issued byAustralia Post
PurposeIdentification
EligibilityAnyone over 16 (except Keypass 18+)
Expiration5 years
Cost$39.95 or $29.95 (with an eligible government concession card) or NT $25

Australia Post claims that the card can be used as proof of identity in all states. It is a legitimate form of ID and is technically acceptable as proof of ID when entering licensed (alcohol-serving) venues or buying from packaged liquor stores and tobacco vendors. However, many venues will not accept the Keypass as ID, making the Learner's Permit or Driver's License a safer option as proof of ID. Additionally, Australia Post's website states that; "Australia Post has no control over where Keypass will be accepted". This is likely due to the Keypass being notoriously easy to fake. One key advantage of Keypass, unlike most identity photo cards and drivers licences, is the card can be issued to people under the age of 18, and to visitors to Australia.

Digital Keypass 18+ is also available on a smart phone through Australia Post Digital iD.[2]

The cost of the Australia Post Keypass ID Card is as follows:

Adult: $39.95

Concession: $29.95 (eligible government concession cards must be cited)

NT Resident: $25.00

See also

References
  1. https://auspost.com.au/travel-id/identity-document-services/keypass-identity-card
  2. "Use Digital iD™ in Person". www.digitalid.com. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
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