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.
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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NZ Herald
Eftpos New Zealand launches biometric payment terminals allowing payment by facial recognition or hand scan
Verifone says it stores no images, only encrypted data.
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.
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.