Biometric Cards

The next generation contactless cards, with a built-in fingerprint sensor to securely authenticate transactions of any amount

Thames Technology Biometric Payment Card with fingerprint sensor

Thames Technology offers revolutionary biometric contactless cards through partnership with IDEX Biometrics

Thames Technology's biometric card solution, developed in collaboration with IDEX Biometrics, provides unsurpassable security of payment transactions alongside a simple and yet enhanced customer experience. We can help you set yourself apart from the competition by offering innovative payment solutions to enhance your new or existing offering.

Consumers can enjoy the benefits of seamless and secure transactions, issuers can gain a competitive edge through innovation, and merchants can streamline their operations while reducing costs associated with chargebacks, it's a win-win for everyone!

Simple to use

Very few technical changes are needed for card issuers, so adoption of biometric payment cards can be quick, simple and affordable. No PIN or password is required and the cards are accepted at all Visa and Mastercard terminals.

Equipped with biometric authentication technology, contactless cards enable seamless and secure payment experiences for any purchase amount and can be used to make both contactless and contact payments. In addition, biometric cards are available as both recycled PVC (rPVC) and metal cards.

What are the benefits of biometric cards?

Consumer benefits

Seamless and fast payments
Better customer experience
Enhanced security
Enhanced data privacy

Issuer benefits

Superior and secure payment experience
Fewer false declines and improved approval rates
Approve transactions with high value and crossborder
Strenghten issuer market postion through differentiation with innovation

Merchant benefits

Eliminate PIN entry and signature for faster and secure checkout experience
Less friction due to false declines
Better approval rates due to less pın related issues
No charge back liability due to cardholder verification

How does it work?

Initial setup

Upon receiving their biometric card, cardholders register their fingerprint via an app or sleeve. During this process, the digital fingerprint image is securely stored on the card to protect cardholder's data and remove the risk of fraud attacks.

During a transaction

During the transaction the cardholder simply places the registered finger on the sensor and taps the card on the payment terminal. If required, PINs can still be issued for ATM usage and initial card activation.