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Eftpos New Zealand launches biometric payment terminals

New payment terminals using facial recognition or hand scans are rolling out this month, removing the need for cards or phones.

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Eftpos New Zealand has launched biometric payment terminals that allow customers to pay using facial recognition or hand scans instead of cards or phones. The technology stores only encrypted data rather than images. The terminals are being introduced to the New Zealand retail market this month.

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Newstalk ZB

Retail NZ CE Carolyn Young on biometric EFTPOS machines

You will now be able to pay with face ID or hand scans as EFTPOS launch their biometrics payment system in New Zealand this month.

Read the full story at Newstalk ZB

RNZ

New EFTPOS terminals remove the need for cards or phones

Kiwis could soon be able to make purchases using their face or hand, without the need for a card.

Read the full story at RNZ