How to order and use LuxTrust in Luxembourg
Step-by-step guide on which LuxTrust certificate to choose, how to obtain it, and where it may be needed.
LuxTrust is a special digital certificate that helps you prove your identity. It works like a digital signature.
Why do you need LuxTrust?
It is most often used as the second step in two-factor authentication to confirm identity. Such measures help protect users from fraudsters. In addition, most websites in Luxembourg prefer to work with the LuxTrust security token rather than other applications.
You can use it to log in to:
- your bank accountant (such as BGL BNP Paribas Web Banking, Banque de Luxembourg E-Banking, Fortuna e-Banking, ING, and others);
- MyGuichet website
- Post website
- Ville de Luxembourg
- and others.
You can use your LuxTrust certificate on almost any Luxembourg web portal. For more information, check the official website.
For the convenience of different users, LuxTrust offers several ways to use your certificate. Depending on the purpose, you can choose the one that is most convenient for you.
The easiest way to use LuxTrust. If you already have a LuxTrust token, you can simply connect it to the application and start using it.
- Delivery time: 24 — 48 hours;
- Price: 48 euros for 3 years.
Another way to verify your identity with a LuxTrust certificate. No need to install an additional application on your phone or computer.
- Delivery time: 1 week;
- Price: 104 euros for 3 years.
To use this method of identity verification with Luxtrust, you must install a special LusTrust Middleware and purchase a special card reader. This method is suitable if you want to use LuxTrust personally in special locations.
- Delivery time: 2 weeks;
- Price: 128 euros for 3 years.or
- Delivery time: 24 hours;
- Price: 256 euros for 3 years.
This is a small electronic device that helps you authenticate on various online platforms or access web banking applications. You can only purchase it in person and for personal use.
- Delivery time: 20 min — 48 hours;
- Price: 75 euros for 3 years.
Different options of LuxTrust certificate work on different digital platforms. Use the official LuxTrust website to purchase the most convenient for your needs.
If you are a new user of LusTrust, you will need to go through several steps to start using your certificate.
In various cases, if you wish to use a certificate for business purposes, LuxTrust may ask you to provide additional documentation. This can only be done on request and LuxTrust will send you a list for your e-mail.
Almost every step of ordering your LuxTrust certificate can be done online. Except when you want to be identified face to face.
- Go to LuxTrust.com and choose the device you need.
- Fill the form to complete your order. Memorize the activation code of your choice — you will need it to activate your LuxTrust.
- Get identified by LusTrust: online or offline.
- Wait for the confirmation letter in your email and your device will be ready soon.
When you receive your LuxTrust certificate, the most important part is to activate it. You will need the activation code you prepared earlier.
Depending on the device you have chosen, there are different ways to activate LuxTrust. However, they are not very different from each other and in fact are not very complicated.
- Download the LuxTrust Mobile app from the App Store or Google Play;
- Tap on "New LuxTrust user" in the app;
- Enter your User ID from the SMS received after ordering;
- Enter your activation code;
- Create a PIN code;
- Activate biometric recognition;
- Choose your security questions;
- Enter the initial password from the SMS;
- Choose a new password to finalize the activation.
- Download the LuxTrust middleware;
- Insert your Smartcard into the card reader;
- Enter your initial PIN code;
- Choose a new PIN code;
- Click on "Start activation";
- Select the device to activate;
- Enter your PIN code;
- Choose your security questions;
- Enter your activation code.
Your LuxTrust SmartCard and certificate are ready for use 4 hours after activation.
To activate your LuxTrust scan firstly you need to activate LuxTrust Mobile app.
- Click on "Start activation" and select a scan;
- Enter your User ID;
- Scan the first QR code and enter the 10-digit code;
- Enter your activation code and confirm it;
- Scan the second QR code and enter the 8-digit code;
- Enter the serial number of your scan and confirm it;
- Scan the QR code and validate the action on the scan;
- Enter the OTP code;
- Enter the initial password from the SMS;
- Choose a new password;
- Choose your security questions;
- Scan the last QR code and enter the OTP code.
To activate your LuxTrust token firstly you need to activate LuxTrust Mobile app.
- Click on "Start activation";
- Select the token;
- Enter your User ID and validate;
- Choose a new password;
- Choose 3 security questions;
- Press the button on your Token to generate a 6-digit OTP code;
- Enter the OTP code and validate.
If you have any problems with activation or you cannot find your activation code, do not hesitate to contact Customer Service Desk on (+352) 24 550 550.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is LuxTrust and why do I need it?
How can I obtain LuxTrust Certificate?
Where can I use LuxTrust to verify me identity?
Most websites in Luxembourg prefer to work with the LuxTrust security token instead of other applications. Among them: Mobile Banking, MyGuichet and Post websites.
Source: www.luxtrust.com
We took photos from these sources: Shahadat Rahman for Unsplash
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