Idex develops accessible biometric payment card solution with UK fintech

Fingerprint biometrics provider Idex Biometrics is collaborating with Accomplish Financial, an international payments provider, to create a biometric payment program for those with visual or memory impairments and those with other accessibility needs.

The program is in response to the European Accessibility Act 2025, which will require businesses to introduce accessible payment methods. Currently, in the UK alone, there are 2 million visually impaired individuals, 11 million citizens aged 65 or older, and over 1 million people suffering from …

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