Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Amazon Pay Launches UPI Biometric Authentication
Amazon Pay has introduced a new way to pay using your fingerprint or face scan.
This means you don't have to remember or enter a PIN for transactions up to ₹5,000.
It's like having a secret key that only you have, making payments quicker and safer.
More than 90% of people are using this new feature because it's so easy and fast.
Right now, it's only available on Android phones, but it's a big step in making payments simpler and more secure for everyone.
Amazon Pay introduces UPI Biometric Authentication, allowing transactions via fingerprint or face scan.
No UPI PIN required for transactions up to ₹5,000, making payments faster and more intuitive.
Over 90% of customers prefer biometric authentication for eligible peer-to-peer UPI transactions.
The feature is currently available for Android users, enhancing security and convenience.
Girish Krishnan, Director of Payments at Amazon India, highlights the strong adoption and positive feedback from customers.
- Who
- Amazon Pay
- What
- Launched UPI Biometric Authentication
- When
- Today (exact date not specified)
- Where
- India
- Why
- To make digital payments more convenient, secure, and faster
- Company
- Amazon Pay
- Feature Launched
- UPI Biometric Authentication
- Authentication Methods
- Fingerprint or Face Scan
- Transaction Limit
- ₹5,000
- Adoption Rate
- Over 90% of customers for eligible transactions
- Platform Availability
- Android
