Survey on MFA implementations for online banking services
In this page, we present the compliance of EU and non-EU banks with the
requirements extracted from the European regulations (the Payments Service Directive 2
and the related Regulatory Technical Standard).
Requirements definition
Req. Number |
Definition |
RL1 | If a software authenticator or an authentication code is used through a multi-purpose device, the integrity of the device must be checked |
RL2 | MFA protocols must be always employed when the user performs risky operations |
RL3 | Every MFA protocol must employ at least two different types of Authentication Factors |
RL4 | Every MFA protocol must employ at least two independent Authentication Factors |
RL5 | Every MFA protocol must result in the generation of an authentication code that is unique, dynamically linked to a specific operation and accepted only once. |
RL6 | Every MFA protocol must make the user aware of crucial information on the operation she is going to authorize |
RL7 | Identity proofing must be performed with a high level of confidence |
RL8 | The binding procedure for every authenticator must be executed in a secure manner |
RL9 | Every remotely delivered authenticator must be activated before its usage |
EU Banks
Bank Name |
Country |
Deutsche Bank |
DE |
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VR Bank |
DE |
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Commerzbank |
DE |
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HSBC |
UK |
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Barclays |
UK |
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LLoyds |
UK |
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BNP Paribas |
FR |
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Credit Agricole |
FR |
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Societè Generale |
FR |
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Unicredit |
IT |
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Banca Intesa |
IT |
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Banco BPM |
IT |
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Banco Santander |
ES |
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BBVA |
ES |
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La Caixa |
ES |
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ING |
NL |
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Rabobank |
NL |
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ABN AMRO |
NL |
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Nordea |
SW |
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Svenska Handelsbanken |
SW |
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SEB |
SW |
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Legend: requirements can be fulfilled, partially violated or violated. |
Non-EU Banks
Bank Name |
Country |
ICBC |
CN |
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CCB |
CN |
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ABC |
CN | | | | | | | | | |
Chase |
US |
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Bank Of America |
US |
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Wells Fargo |
US |
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UBS |
CH |
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Credit Suisse |
CH |
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Raiffeisen |
CH |
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Legend: requirements can be fulfilled, partially violated or violated. |