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Samsung Wallet Adds Fingerprint Authentication for UPI Payments

Hindustan Times43m
THE BRIEF
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Samsung has introduced a new feature allowing Galaxy device users in India to authenticate UPI transactions using a fingerprint.

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Users can now authorize eligible UPI payments of up to ₹10,000 using the onboard biometric sensor, eliminating the need to manually enter a UPI PIN.

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Samsung states that biometric verification is processed locally on the device and is protected by its Knox security platform.