Out of 900 consumers involved in a recent pilot scheme, 94% said that they were ready to use finger print based technology when purchasing goods and services.
The pilot, conducted by Natural Security a specialist in the area of user-authentication, involved the use of payment methods incorporating payment cards, biometrics and mid-range contactless technology. Natural security says that this solution can be used in both in-store and online settings as well as to gain access to services.
The proximity system uses a combination of a card storing the client’s biometric data together with a reader that authenticates the physical presence of the customer by reading the finger print and finger veins. All without having to remember or insert a PIN.