WeChat has recently launched a new mini-program enabling palm print payment, giving users yet another way to settle transactions in addition to passwords, fingerprints and facial recognition.
WeChat has already tested the mini-program among selected merchants in Shenzhen with access to an accompanying palm print payment device, and their customers can now pay for orders by swiping their hand. The function is still in the process of improvement, and it will take some time before widescale operations can be realized.
The mini-program was developed by Tenpay Payment Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Tencent, with the slogan, “your palm represents you.” After users enable the payment function on the palm print scanning device, they can view corresponding information in their mini-program.
The palm print scanning device, which is provided by WeChat Pay, is equipped with a display screen and a palm recognition area. After users activate the function, they just need to scan their palm print in the identification area to complete payment. The technology is more convenient than traditional password and fingerprint payment methods.
