India to roll out biometric authentication for instant digital payments from Wednesday, sources say

stapp · Oct 7, 2025

MUMBAI, Oct 7 (Reuters) - India will allow users to approve payments made through popular domestic payments network, the Unified Payments Interface, using facial recognition and fingerprints starting October 8, three sources directly familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

Authentications will be done using biometric data stored under the Government of India's unique identification system - Aadhar, one of the sources said.
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India to roll out biometric authentication for instant digital payments from Wednesday, sources say

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