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Ingenico and Fujitsu unveil palm vein identification for in-store commerce
Ingenico and Fujitsu Frontech have unveiled the world’s most “secure, accurate and seamless biometric payment solution” based on palm vein identification. Designed on Ingenico’s AXIUM range, its Android payment terminals,... read more
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Mastercard launch biometric facial recognition for POS payments
Mastercard says it will trial a biometric payment system for physical stores, using facial recognition biometrics rather than contactless cards, smartphones or memorable PINs. The Biometric Checkout Program, as it... read more
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Latin America embraces biometric payment cards as FinTech booms in region
In June 2021, BBVA Mexico became the first bank in Latin America to announce the rollout of biometric payment cards. Following launches in card-loving France and Switzerland, the world has... read more
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Why biometrics are the future of securing digital currency
The world is moving ever closer to digital currency for all. Although investors have watched cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Zcash grow for years, national digital currencies are now starting... more
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Digital banking study: Biometrics have the last password
New reveals that despite universal consumer advice that one password for all financial accounts is equivalent to leaving the front door open, only 40% of UK consumers have separate passwords... more
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