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Biometric Checkout Programme
Mastercard last week announced the expansion of its Biometric Checkout Programme in Latin America (LAC).
With partners Ingenico, Fulcrum Biometrics, Fujitsu Frontech, and Scanntech, it has launched an in-store biometric payment experience at Tienda Inglesa’s Red Expres in Uruguay.
This is the first Biometric Checkout Programme pilot that allows shoppers to pay with their palms and the second pilot in the LAC region.
Red Expres shoppers can register their information, payment credentials and biometric on-site and pay for their goods by placing their hand over a sensor at the payment terminal. The programme allows for faster payment and shorter lines at checkout, and integrates with loyalty programmes.
“We are excited to expand our Biometric Checkout Programme further into Latin America with the launch of our pilot programme at Red Expres,” says Federico Cofman, Cluster Lead for Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, Mastercard.
“Consumers are looking for more choice in how they pay, and thanks to our collaborative innovation, we can deliver more seamless, secure payment experiences.”