Smart key
Smart key
Smart key activation with selfie
Step 1: Entering login details for CSOB Identity
TIP: Need a mobile phone, Czech ID and login details for CSOB Identity
- Open the downloaded app and select "Activate".
- Continue to "In the phone".
- Go to "With a selfie".
- Read what's coming up and go to "Continue".
- Read and agree to the terms and conditions.
- Enter your username in CSOB Identity.
- Enter the month and year of birth..
- Next, enter your CSOB Identity password.
Smart key activation with selfie
Step 2: ID scanning and selfie
- Read instructions on how to take a photo of your ID.
- First, take a picture of the front side.
- Next is the back side.
- Read the instructions on how to take a selfie.
- Focus your head on the green circle.
- If everything matches, set your PIN, turn on biometrics, and the Smart Key is ready for ready to use.
Smart key activation via Bluetooth
TIP: Use it when you're switching to a new phone and you still have your old one with the Smart Key.
- Open the downloaded app and select "Activate".
- Continue to "In the phone".
- Select "With an activated Smart Key on another phone".
- Read what's coming up. It is important to have Bluetooth enabled on both phones.
A pairing QR code will appear on the new phone.
You'll find the pairing code written below it as well, in case the QR code can't be read.
- On the old phone, open the Smart key and click on the QR code icon (bottom right).
- Scan the QR code and click "Continue".
- Check the request and confirm it.
- Go back to your new phone.
- Set your PIN, turn on biometrics, and the Smart Key is ready for ready to use.
ČSOB Smart Key Reactivation
TIP: Use this if you have Smart Key login set up but do not have a phone with a functional app.
- At identita.csob.cz login to ČSOB Identity with your username and password (your bank login details).
- If you have an active Smart Key, click on “Reactivate” in the blue box.
- If you do not have a working Smart Key, click on “Call me”.
- A robot will call you back and ask you to confirm the reactivation by pressing “1” on your phone.
Note: This will delete all active Smart Keys and cancel all valid activation codes. - We will send you an SMS confirmation, that you can reactivate your Smart Key.
- In your browser, click on “Go to login”.
- Log in to ČSOB Identity again with your username and password. Confirm your login using the SMS code sent to your phone.
- The browser will display the Smart Key activation cede.Follow “Download and Activate Smart Key in Internet Banking – Step 2”.
Biometrics Activation
- Open Smart Key and click on "Next" in the bottom menu.
- Select "Preferences".
- Activate "Biometrics" using the slide button.
- Enter your Smart Key PIN.
- From now on, you will confirm requests using biometrics.
Smart Key Activation Using ATM
- Insert your card into a ČSOB ATM and enter your PIN. This cannot be done in a contactless way.
- From the home screen, select "Smart Key".
- Confirm the activation of the ČSOB Smart Key.
- Click on "Continue" and wait for your receipt.
- On the receipt you will find 2 QR codes. Using your phone camera, scan the bottom QR code to download the app first.
- The link in the QR code will redirect you to the app store. Download ČSOB Smart Key and open the app.
- Answer “Where do you want to activate?” with "ČSOB ATM".
- Click on "Get Activation Code".
- Using your phone camera scan the top QR code from the ticket. Alternatively, copy the code manually.
- Choose a 5-digit PIN and repeat it. The app will then offer you biometric confirmation. And you’re done. From now on, you will confirm your requests with your Smart Key.