India’s go-to payments system, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), is gearing up for a futuristic twist. Starting today, October 8, users may no longer need to punch in a PIN to complete transactions. Instead, they’ll be able to simply glance at their phone or touch a sensor, letting their face or fingerprint authorise payments.
According to a Reuters report, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), which runs UPI, is rolling out biometric authentication powered by Aadhaar data. The move could transform how millions of Indians pay for groceries, book cabs, and send money online, making digital payments not
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