The ABN AMRO QR code is hard to miss when you log in to Internet Banking. It’s a code with square patterns, which you scan with your telephone or tablet. But what is a QR code? And what makes it secure? We’ll explain how this code works on our website and what you can expect.
This is a good description of what happens when you scan the QR code on the Internet Banking login screen. The ABN AMRO app reads the code at lightning speed, and immediately understands that you want to log in.
A new QR code is created every time you log in to Internet Banking. It is unique to you and to that moment. QR codes expire quickly: this is an important factor in preventing fraud. It’s not the same type of QR code that you see on billboards and posters, for example.
It’s not a new technique. However, the QR code (a successor of the familiar barcode) wasn’t widely used until later. QR codes are used for all kinds of things these days, including government apps such as DigiD.
If you’d like to see how logging in with a QR code works before trying it yourself, watch our colleague Sylvia! She explains how logging in works in the following help video (in Dutch). The steps are shown clearly so you can pause the video to follow the instructions.
No, the ABN AMRO app does not accept fake codes. The app can only scan QR codes that have been created by ABN AMRO.
QR codes expire very quickly, making them extremely difficult to copy. You scan the QR code with a device that you’ve already registered. After scanning the code, the app will ask you to enter your personal identification code, or you can log in with your fingerprint or facial recognition if you’ve set this up.
