Forget PINs! UPI Payments Now Biometric with Fingerprint, Face ID on Top Apps

• Major UPI apps like Amazon Pay, Google Pay, PhonePe, and Paytm now offer biometric payment authentication.
• Users can complete transactions using fingerprint or Face ID, eliminating the need to enter a UPI PIN.
• This feature significantly enhances security by reducing 'shoulder surfing' and PIN-related fraud.
• It also boosts convenience by preventing issues with incorrect or forgotten PINs, streamlining the payment process.
• While convenient, experts emphasize the critical need to maintain phone security to prevent potential misuse of biometric access.