Passkeys for online log in
Passkeys let you log in to Business Internet Banking using a device you already trust, without needing a password. We’ll let you know when they’re available and how to start using them.
The benefits of logging in with a passkey
How to set up a passkey on your Windows device
Step 1
Save passkey to ‘This Windows device’.
Step 2
Select a way to verify it’s you.
Step 3
A passkey is now saved to your Windows device.
Frequently asked questions
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A passkey is an encrypted digital key created on your trusted device.
Passkeys are faster, simpler and more secure way to log in to websites and apps.
Access to your digital passkey is protected. To unlock your passkey, you’ll need your unique face, fingerprint, device pattern or PIN.
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You can use your passkey to log in to your Bank of Scotland account on the business banking app and Business Internet Banking on the web.
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When you create a passkey, your device generates a pair of digital keys, one private, one public. The public key is stored on your device and the public key is shared with the bank and stored on the bank’s server. The private key proves possession and the public key verifies it.
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Yes. Passkeys offer improved security and a smarter way to prove it’s you.
Based on Fast Identity Online (FIDO) Standards, passkeys offer stronger protection against online fraud, as they can’t be guessed or shared.
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Please make sure you're the only person who uses the device you create your passkey on. Passkeys aren't designed for devices with multiple users. When you create a passkey with Bank of Scotland, you agree that you're the only person who has access to that device.
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You can view and manage your private passkey in your device settings. If you're not sure how to do this, check with your device manufacturer.
For iPhone users -
Yes. A passkey uses two-factor authentication.
Access to your digital passkey is protected. To unlock your passkey, you’ll need your face, fingerprint, device pattern or PIN.
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If you change your device, you’ll need to create a new passkey on the new device.
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No. Your biometric data like your face and fingerprint is kept secure by your device. It's never stored by us or shared.