UPI Payments Go Biometric: Fingerprint & Face ID Replace PINs for Secure Transactions

• UPI payments now support biometric authentication like fingerprint and Face ID, replacing traditional PINs.
• This change aims to significantly enhance security, reduce scam risks, and simplify transaction processes.
• Popular apps such as Paytm and Google Pay are set to integrate this new biometric payment option soon.
• Users can enable fingerprint payment for their bank accounts directly within the settings of their preferred UPI apps.
• The feature leverages the smartphone's on-device security, making payments safer and more convenient without revealing PINs.