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Banking verified Verified Outcome TRL 9

Biometric Payment Cards

domain Client: Top French Bank handshake Provider: Thales / Fingerprint Cards schedule Deploy: 2020-2023
85 Impact
Enterprise Ready
Evidence Score: 4/10
Strength: Medium

Executive Summary

ANALYST: COI RESEARCH

The bank launched a biometric debit card featuring an integrated fingerprint sensor, allowing customers to authorize contactless payments of any amount without a PIN.

rate_review Analyst Verdict

"Hardware innovation for the premium segment. While mobile wallets (Apple Pay) offer similar utility, the biometric card appeals to a specific demographic that prefers physical cards but wants the security and convenience of biometrics."

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warning The Challenge

Contactless payment limits (e.g., €50) forced customers to insert their card and enter a PIN for larger purchases, creating friction. Additionally, customers were concerned about the security of contactless cards if lost or stolen.

psychology The Solution

The organization rolled out cards equipped with an on-card fingerprint sensor. The biometric matching happens locally on the card's secure element, powered by the payment terminal's field (no battery required). This allows the card to serve as a strong authentication factor for high-value contactless transactions.

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Integrations
POS Terminals
Deployment Model
Hardware
Data Classification
Biometric (On-card)
Estimated TCO / ROI
High (Per Unit)
POC Summary ( to )

"N/A"

shield Risk Register & Mitigation

Risk Factor Severity Mitigation Strategy
Manufacturing Cost Medium Premium fee pricing

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Audited value realization curve

Thousands of cards issued Verified Outcome
Primary KPIReduction in PIN entry frequency
Audit CyclePremium account differentiator

policy Compliance & Gov

  • Standards: EMV Standards
  • Maturity (TRL): 9
  • Evidence Score: 4/10
  • Data Class: Biometric (On-card)

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Verified Case Study
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Technical Audit
PDF • Audited
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The "Blind Verification" Protocol

How we verified these outcomes for Top French Bank without exposing sensitive IP or identities.

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1. Raw Evidence

Audit ID: #PRIV-456
Evidence: Direct SQL Logs
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2. Verified Asset

Outcome: Verified
Ref ID: #COI-456

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