- Share
- X/Tweet
- Link
- Comment
Idex, TaluCard launching biometric payment card for the visually impaired
Aug 15, 2024, 9:30 am EDT |
Abigail Opiah
Categories
Biometrics News | Financial Services | Fingerprint Recognition
A new biometric payment card, developed in collaboration with TaluCard, Idex Biometrics, and a London-based issuer, is set to launch with a focus on accessibility and security. The card, expected to debut in late 2024, is designed to address the needs of visually impaired users and older adults who face challenges with current payment systems.
The TaluCard incorporates fingerprint authentication, in a bid to ensure that only the registered user can complete transactions. It also features tactile markers to help users locate the fingerprint sensor and offers voice guidance to assist in the payment process. With unlimited contactless transactions, the card eliminates the need for PINs or signatures.
To complement the physical card, a TaluCard app will be available on iOS and Android. The app includes technology that provides discreet audio feedback for visually impaired users to verify transaction details.
The card is designed to comply with UK Consumer Duty and Accessibility laws, as well as the upcoming European Accessibility Act, which will be implemented in 2025.
Steve Tyler, director [...]