General-purpose digital wallets started life in most parts of the world, including the U.S., as substitutes for physical credit cards at the point of sale — and promised to change how people pay. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
The FTC says increased use of biometrics raises “significant” concerns about security, privacy and discrimination. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...
Online verification service ID.me, which counts the IRS among its clients and recently endured criticism over certain practices, Thursday (Feb. 24) announced a decidedly low-tech way to blunt critics. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
Amazon is battling fraud amid the COVID-19 pandemic by using video conference calls to verify the identity of new merchants, according to a Reuters report on Sunday (April 26). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
November 28, 2025
Identity makes the world of commerce and payments go ‘round. But its fundamental role in driving modern customer experiences and defending against fraud can often fade to the background. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe […]
June 01, 2023
General-purpose digital wallets started life in most parts of the world, including the U.S., as substitutes for physical credit cards at the point of sale — and promised to change...
August 21, 2019
Sometimes the most interesting thing that comes from trying to solve a problem isn’t the eventual solution, but the other problems that are found along the way. Case in point:...
May 18, 2023
The FTC says increased use of biometrics raises “significant” concerns about security, privacy and discrimination. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]
February 24, 2022
Online verification service ID.me, which counts the IRS among its clients and recently endured criticism over certain practices, Thursday (Feb. 24) announced a decidedly low-tech way to blunt critics. Get...
April 27, 2020
Amazon is battling fraud amid the COVID-19 pandemic by using video conference calls to verify the identity of new merchants, according to a Reuters report on Sunday (April 26). Get...
December 02, 2019
China has implemented a new policy requiring citizens who want new phone service to scan their faces to verify identities instead of simply presenting ID cards, according to a report...
