Flight Solutions announced that its myVerifist identity verification solution will support NFC readers made by third parties and that it will collaborate with Kaga Electronics to prepare for stricter in-person identity verification. The move comes against a backdrop of regulatory changes involving the use of IC chip reading.
On 28 October 2026, Flight Solutions announced for the first time that its myVerifist identity verification solution had become compatible with NFC card readers made by third parties. Its collaboration partner is Kaga Electronics, a comprehensive electronics trading company, and the companies will jointly strengthen sales. This will make it easier to introduce stricter in-person identity verification ahead of regulatory changes scheduled for April 2027.
With the expanded functionality, businesses will be able to choose, in addition to the existing Incredist Premium series, iPad-connected NFC readers supplied by Kaga Electronics. These devices connect to iPads via Bluetooth, take up little space at service counters and reception desks, and enable simple operation. Kaga Electronics will handle procurement and sales of the equipment, drawing on its domestic and international network and stable supply structure.
The regulatory changes underlying the initiative involve amendments to the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds, which are scheduled to take effect on 1 April 2027. Reading IC chip information is expected to become mandatory in principle even for in-person identity verification. The Financial Services Agency is urging a swift shift to the use of IC chips for remote transactions as well, and the 3 megabanks have indicated that they will discontinue verification using driver's license images when opening accounts online. Competitors in the eKYC sector are also moving quickly to support IC chips.
The collaboration is expected to expand hardware options and lower the barriers to adoption, enabling businesses nationwide to transition smoothly to the new system. Flight Solutions also plans to continue pursuing integration with JPKI and facial matching technology to improve the accuracy of impersonation prevention.