TaluCard, in partnership with IDEX Biometrics and a London-based issuer, is launching a groundbreaking biometric payment solution focused on accessibility and security, especially for visually impaired and aging communities.
TaluCard’s core features include state-of-the-art fingerprint authentication, ensuring only authorised users can make transactions, and Patent Pending tactile guidance markers (TGM) that help visually impaired users easily position their finger on the sensor without needing to see the card. With unlimited contactless transactions, TaluCard removes the need for PINs or signatures, making payments seamless and efficient.
The upcoming TaluCard app, available on iOS and Android, will enhance the experience with vibro/audio feedback, allowing visually impaired users to verify transactions in real-time for added security and privacy. Scheduled for a late 2024 launch, TaluCard is working with organisations for the visually impaired to refine the user experience.
Fully compliant with UK Consumer Duty, Accessibility regulations, and the upcoming European Accessibility Act in 2025, TaluCard provides banks and FinTechs with a ready-to-implement solution that meets the highest standards of fairness, transparency, and inclusivity.
Steve Tyler, Director of Assistive Technology at Leonard Cheshire, praises TaluCard as a “groundbreaking solution” that significantly improves payment accessibility. Catharina Eklof, Chief Commercial Officer at IDEX Biometrics, highlights the collaboration’s commitment to making payments more secure and accessible for everyone, including those with visual or memory impairments.
TaluCard is leading the way in innovative payment solutions, addressing the challenges faced by 2.2 billion visually impaired individuals worldwide through its collaboration with IDEX Biometrics.
