Swedish challenger bank to launch biometric payment cards with partners Idemia and FPC

Idemia has partnered with Swedish fintech and challenger bank Rocker to issue F.CODE biometric payment cards to the bank’s customers in a proof of concept during the first quarter of 2021, BiometricUpdate reports.

The cards also feature Fingerprint Cards’ T-Shape sensor module to provide a smooth, touch-free payment experience, according to a company announcement.

The plan is to role the card out in mid-2021 following a success in the proof-of-concept stage, which is expected to conclude at the end of Q1. Rocker plans to offer the F.CODE biometric card among its retail financial services.

Read more: BiometricUpdate