NPCI Launches Biometric and Wearable Glass Authentication for UPI Payments:
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), in collaboration with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has unveiled biometric and wearable glass-based authentication for UPI (Unified Payments Interface) transactions. Announced at the Global Fintech Fest 2025 in Mumbai, the new system allows users to authenticate payments using facial recognition or fingerprints linked to their Aadhaar — potentially replacing the traditional 4- or 6-digit UPI PIN.This innovative move aims to enhance security, ease of use, and financial inclusion, particularly benefiting senior citizens, rural populations, and first-time digital payment users.
