Working with existing infrastructure the ISO and EMV compliant card operates without the need for a battery, allowing end-users to make limitless contactless transactions thanks to the advanced security enabled by biometrics. All biometric information is securely encrypted only on the card and nowhere else meaning that the solution works without the need for a database.

Commenting on the progress of its payment solution, Kim Humborstad, CEO of Zwipe said “We have been working diligently to bring our biometric payment technology to market and the payment card, which we recently demonstrated for the first time at Seamless Asia, finally shows our clients what we have been demonstrating successfully behind closed doors in pilot programmes over the last few months.”

Zwipe’s core technology is a payments system that is secured by biometrics and powered by near field technology. “We are not just integrating a fingerprint sensor into a traditional payment card. There are many unique components that are working seamlessly together to enable a more secure and user friendly experience with applications that go beyond cards.” commented Kim Humborstad, adding, “you do not need to sacrifice security for speed or a friendlier user experience, you can have it all.”

It is widely believed that the adoption of biometric smart card applications and systems will happen this year with significant interest in Asia, Europe and North America. “From our discussions concerning the Asian marketplace with our partners in the region, we see our technology being deployed in Asia as early as this year.” commented Pascal Dufour, SVP of Payment at Zwipe, adding, “the technology is ready and our network of suppliers in the region has confirmed interest from multiple end customers.”