Harbour Bank
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Sample bank that issues proof of account credentials and accepts identity credentials at onboarding.
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Use case
Onboard a supplier with the NZBN Business Passport
Share trusted business information to onboard suppliers faster, with less paperwork and more confidence.
The NZBN Business Passport is a trusted digital credential that helps businesses share verified information with buying organisations. It makes supplier onboarding simpler, faster and more secure for everyone.
Verified
NZBN Business Passport
Verified business information
Business name, current status and authorised representative confirmed.
Business name
VerifiedShared
Current status
VerifiedShared
Authorised representative
VerifiedShared
How it could work
- 1
Begin onboarding
The supplier starts the onboarding process with the buying organisation.
- 2
Request information
The organisation requests specific business information via a QR code or link.
- 3
Approve sharing
The supplier reviews the request in their wallet and chooses what information to share.
- 4
Verify and pre-fill onboarding
The organisation verifies the credential and uses the trusted data to pre-fill or validate its supplier record.
- 5
Complete
The supplier is onboarded faster, with less paperwork and more confidence.
Why it matters
Benefits for suppliers
- Provide the same trusted information to multiple customers
- Less time spent on paperwork and repeated checks
- Share only the information needed, with your consent
- Easier, faster onboarding with new customers
Benefits for organisations
- Greater confidence in the source of business information
- Faster supplier onboarding and set-up
- Reduced manual checks and administration
- Lower risk of fraud and incorrect or outdated information
- Supports consistent and trusted procurement processes
Other real-world examples
Open a bank account
Use trusted business credentials to help establish the business and your authority to act.
Enrol in education
Prove who you are to enrol at a school, university or training provider.
Apply for a job or training
Verify your identity during recruitment or onboarding.
Access events and venues
Prove who you are to enter events or venues.
The NZBN Business Passport pattern is drafted through the Trusted Credentials Adoption Group.
Where you can do this
Wallets, issuers, verifiers and advisers taking part in this use case.
Aotearoa Life
WalletAccreditation status being confirmed
A personal wallet app for holding and sharing verifiable credentials, available on Android and ClearPHONE.
