Palm Payment: Bizarre New ‘Tap and Pay’ Tech Emerges in China

A bizarre new form of “tap and pay” technology has taken hold in China, allowing customers to scan the palm of their hand at the checkout instead of using a bank card. This biometric recognition service, launched by tech giant Tencent, is being widely rolled out to encourage users to leave their wallets and phones at home. The system also functions for unlocking doors and on public transport, using an infrared camera to analyze individual palm prints and unique vein patterns under the skin.

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Source: news.com

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