NatWest trails UK’s first biometric credit card

The first biometric fingerprint credit card issued by a UK bank has begun its three-month national trial.

The bank has previously piloted biometric debit cards, but this will be the first-time credit cards have been issued. NatWest is piloting cutting-edge, biometric fingerprint technology with 150 customers, in partnership with Mastercard and Gemalto.

The biometric credit cards will offer contactless payments using fingerprint verification for transactions up to £100, an increase on the current £30 limit.

As well as retaining contactless functionality, the fully integrated card can be used as normal in ATMs and for online shopping.

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