It is a valid identification document for use by Filipino citizens in availing themselves of various government services and transactions as well as in banking and other financial institutions.

[1] The current edition of the card, which was introduced in 2015, contains the holder's biometrics data that also serve as a security feature against identity theft.

[2][3][4] PHLPost suspended the acceptance of rush and regular postal ID applications on March 10, 2023 due to technical issues.

[5] The PhilPost's Postal ID was previously made of paper protected only by laminated plastic.

PhilPost introduced Postal IDs made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic in November 2014.