thecreep t1_je2rhrp wrote on March 29, 2023 at 12:02 AM

This really feels like trying to solve a problem that doesn't exist. Is tapping your card so much harder than allowing your hand to be scanned?

NanditoPapa t1_je4n5f4 wrote on March 29, 2023 at 11:52 AM

I think the idea is that it's more difficult to steal your palmprint than skim your CC.

thecreep t1_je7zgq7 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 1:49 AM

It is is easier to steal a credit card for sure. However is the potential biometric security risk worth it? If a CC is stolen most places can cancel the card in minutes and even reverse any charges that may have been made. Digital wallets may also be more secure. This just feels like a "cool" convenience, and too many companies opt for these to entice customers while overlooking potential risks.

NanditoPapa t1_je808uc wrote on March 30, 2023 at 1:55 AM

I'm personally not in favor of biometrics, but I live in a country where CC theft isn't a big issue (Japan). I'm not sure if living in the US with skimmers, pickpockets, and muggings would change the narrative around security. There's also a convenience angle. On a date you can't claim you forgot your wallet when the bill comes...

It comes down to "Do we trust companies?" The answer, uniformly, should be "No." and that's the end of it.

thecreep t1_je81cil wrote on March 30, 2023 at 2:03 AM

I think that's the big thing for me. My distrust for companies, especially those operating here in the US, is high enough that I aim to give them as little extra data as possible. I've worked for too many companies and startups here to see that their handing of Personal Identifiable Information (PII) is quite often a joke.