The trusted technology that uses face or fingerprint recognition to unlock phones will now be embedded into Mastercard’s biometric programme, turning in-person payments into a simple process that can be completed through a quick smile or wave of hand.
The programme outlines a set of standards that banks, technology providers, and merchants can adhere to, helping to ensure the security and privacy of personal data when customers choose to pay via biometric authentication. Participants in the program offer customers the option to conveniently enroll into their biometric checkout services, online or in store, through a merchant or identity provider app. Once authenticated, the checkout queue will not be altered by time spent searching for wallets or money. Consumers can choose to pay their bills via a wave of their hand or a smile into a camera reader.
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