Network International, an enabler of digital commerce in the MENA region, and Carrefour have implemented the Face Pay face verification platform for payments.
The technology is currently held by consumer authentication service provider PopID.
According to PopID, customers to Carrefour stores in Deira and Amsaf in the UAE are now able to purchase food, daily essentials, and more using Face Pay. Consumers can enroll for the service through the Carrefour mobile app or website, and then purchase products at Carrefour by smiling at a payment terminal instead of pulling out a phone or card.
This solution is based on facial recognition technology developed by PopID, and provisioned through Network International’s acceptance network for mass adoption across the UAE.
Network International, group managing director, acquiring, Andrew Key said, “We are thrilled to continue driving the evolution of biometric payments with the UAE’s first-of-its-kind face verification platform. Face Pay aims to make checkouts quick, convenient and seamless for a superior customer experience, and secure businesses from potential fraud with robust security protocols.
“Network International is proud to be the first acquirer to launch Face Pay-enabled biometric payments acceptance in the country. With a strong track record of leading payments innovation in the region, we aim to continue investing in strategic partnerships that further the potential of payments across the UAE.”
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