Eurostar officially launches SmartCheck biometric gates

Effective July 18th, 2023, the Eurostar "SmartCheck" biometric gates utilizing iProov technology have officially launched for passengers traveling through at London's St Pancras International Station on premium rail plans, after being in trials since the end of 2021.

The contactless pre-departure gate system eliminates the need for manual passport checks as travelers exit the UK.

Passengers use a phone app to scan their IDs and verify their face using their mobile device, which can be done at home. They then …

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