Yes. The credit institution may open a deposit account using means of distance communication, and may even allow the account to be opened exclusively through digital channels (online and mobile).

In this case, the identification details must be verified, inter alia:

• by providing the credit institution with a certified copy of the supporting documents;

• by accessing documents or the information in electronic version with equivalent value ( particularly the electronic use of the citizen card via the public administration interoperability platform or the Digital Mobile Key);

• by videoconference.