# Palm-Scanning ATMs Japan's Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank is Experimenting with Biometric Identification By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-09-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biometric-identification References: [nfcworld](http://www.nfcworld.com/2016/09/15/347302/ogaki-kyoritsu-bank-roll-palm-vein-authentication/) & [asahi](http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/AJ201609140051.html) The Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank in Japan is now planning to make a [palm-scanning biometric identification system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wyze-palm-lock) the norm at its branches. This means that the bank's customers will be able to leave their [ATM access cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dualsided-atm) at home and instead, use just a swipe of their palm in order to carry out a variety of banking and investment services. The Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank first introduced this kind of banking technology back in 2012, but it was limited to select ATMs. Now that [alternative methods of authentication](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iris-id) are being explored in order to offer consumers enhanced security and peace of mind, this kind of authentication is being rolled out on a much larger scale at all of Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank's 160 branches. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Biometric Banking:** The integration of biometric identification for banking purposes creates opportunities for more secure and convenient financial transactions. - **Cardless Atms:** The implementation of cardless ATMs allows for more accessible banking and investment services for customers. - **Palm-scanning Technology:** The development of palm-scanning biometric technology opens up possibilities for new methods of identification and authentication in various industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Banking:** The banking industry can utilize biometric identification technology to improve security and convenience for customers. - **Technology:** The technology industry can develop and improve palm-scanning biometric technology for various identification and authentication purposes. - **Retail:** The retail industry can utilize cardless payment options, such as palm-scanning, for more efficient and secure transactions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Palm-Enabled Contactless Payments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-6.md) - [Biometric Debit Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biometric-debit-card.md) - [Seamless Biometric Payment Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastercard-1.md) - [Palm-Recognizing Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phillips-palmlock.md) - [Grocery Payment Palm Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-one-1.md) - [Finance-Focused ID Verification Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/id-verification-service.md) - [Futuristic Palm-Scna Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-d2-pro.md) - [Palm Print Authentication Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realme-gt5-pro.md) - [Fingerprint-Scanning Payment Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biometric-payment-cards.md)