We're excited to announce that Real ID's Shopify POS integration for US drivers license scanning is now generally available to all merchants.
This makes Real ID the first and only Shopify POS integration that can scan US drivers license barcodes directly from your point-of-sale device.
After completing a successful beta program with a select group of merchants, we've refined the integration based on real-world feedback and are ready for full release.
The beta period allowed us to perfect the scanning accuracy, streamline the user experience, and ensure seamless integration with existing Shopify workflows.
The POS integration scans the PDF417 barcode found on the back of US drivers licenses. In seconds, it:
Every successful ID scan is automatically tied to orders and customers in your Shopify store. This provides merchants with:
Successful scans automatically add the "ID scanned (POS)" tag to both customers and orders, plus set corresponding metafields for advanced automation.
We're working on an exciting enhancement that will allow the POS integration to block transactions when one or more ID-required products need verification.
This feature depends on Shopify's upcoming Cart Hooks system, which will enable real-time transaction validation. Once available, merchants will be able to prevent sales of age-restricted items until proper ID verification is completed.
The POS ID scanning integration is available now for all Real ID merchants. Simply:
The integration works with all Shopify POS devices that have camera access, including tablets and mobile phones.
This launch represents another step forward in our mission to make ID verification seamless, secure, and integrated directly into your existing workflows.