Technology
Iris Scanning Made Mandatory in All Banks to Aid Senior Citizens
All banks will now use iris‑based authentication to help elderly customers whose fingerprints have faded, simplifying access to banking services.
All banks across India have been instructed to adopt iris‑scanning technology as a mandatory alternative authentication method for senior citizens. The move aims to address the growing difficulty elderly customers face when their fingerprints become worn and unreliable for traditional biometric verification.
Fingerprints naturally deteriorate with age, often leading to repeated transaction failures and long queues for older patrons. By introducing eye‑iris scanning, banks provide a non‑invasive, highly accurate way to confirm identity without relying on fingerprint data.
The new system is expected to streamline banking interactions for senior citizens, reducing wait times and enhancing overall accessibility to financial services.
Fingerprints naturally deteriorate with age, often leading to repeated transaction failures and long queues for older patrons. By introducing eye‑iris scanning, banks provide a non‑invasive, highly accurate way to confirm identity without relying on fingerprint data.
The new system is expected to streamline banking interactions for senior citizens, reducing wait times and enhancing overall accessibility to financial services.