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Eftpos NZ launches biometric payment hardware for facial and palm recognition

Eftpos NZ has released hardware enabling facial and palm recognition payments, though wider infrastructure rollout is still underway.

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Eftpos NZ has launched the hardware needed to support biometric payment methods using facial and palm recognition technology. The infrastructure required to enable these payments across the payment system is still being implemented. The move represents a shift towards alternative authentication methods for transactions.

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Could you soon be making purchases with your hand or face?

Eftpos NZ has launched the hardware needed for facial and palm recognition, but biometric payment infrastructure is still being implemented.

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