BHIM App Launches Fingerprint & Face Unlock for Faster UPI Payments
BHIM's new biometric feature simplifies UPI payments up to Rs 5,000 using fingerprint or face lock, enhancing user convenience while maintaining high security.
Highlights
- •BIOMETRIC PAYMENT FEATURE: Simplify your transactions with BHIM's finger and face unlock options for up to Rs 5,000
- •EASY SETUP: Just go through the BHIM app's profile settings to enable biometric payments
- •MULTIPLE USE CASES: Make payments, QR code scans, or online transactions more easily with this new feature
- •SECURE AND CONVENIENT: Fingerprint and face data stored locally ensure a secure payment process
UPayment just got much easier, thanks to a new biometric feature rolled out by the BHIM app. This innovative addition allows users to make payments up to Rs 5,000 simply by using their fingerprint or face lock, eliminating the need to enter a UPI PIN.
Enhanced User Convenience and Security
This new feature not only boosts convenience but also enhances security. Fingerprint and facial data are unique to each individual and stored on devices, minimizing fraud risks. For payments of Rs 5,001 or more, users will still need the UPI PIN. However, for transactions below this threshold, just a fingerprint or face scan will suffice.
Tech-savvy BHIM users can now conduct seamless transfers to friends and family, pay using QR codes, or make online purchases without entering their PINs multiple times. This feature is compatible with both Android and iOS devices that support biometric authentication.
Setting up this functionality is straightforward. Navigate through the BHIM app to your profile, select your bank account, and enable the biometric transaction option. With these easy steps, you can enjoy quicker, simpler, and more dependable payments right from your mobile device.
How to Activate the Biometric Feature in BHIM App
To activate this feature:
- Open the BHIM app
- Go to your profile
- Select your bank account
- Touch the 'Activate Biometric Transactions' option
After enabling, you can easily make payments up to Rs 5,000 using your fingerprint or face scan.
BHIM App: Simplifying UPI Payments
The BHIM app has been praised for its ease of use and quick transactions. Instead of traditional bank accounts, it uses UPI (Unified Payment Interface), allowing direct transfers from one bank account to another via mobile numbers or UPI IDs. This makes payments faster without the need to remember account numbers or IFSC codes.
User experience has always been a top priority for BHIM, making it a go-to app for hassle-free digital transactions in India. However, this biometric feature stands out as both a convenience and security enhancement.
