# Pay By Finger Fingerprint Terminals at Shoppers By Bianca | Published 2007-10-15 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pay-by-fingerprint References: [shanghaidaily](http://www.shanghaidaily.com/sp/article/2007/200710/20071012/article_334241.htm) Shangai retailers have upped security in their stores by incorporating [electronic fingerprint screening terminals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-fingerprint-padlock). When making a purchase, customers scan their digits in the kiosks to connect to their bank accounts. "Live By Touch Holdings Ltd, operator of the system, said paying by fingerprint is safer than [credit cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastercards-touch-card) because no one can imitate the fingerprint," the Shanghai Daily reported. The services will be offered at a range of [restaurants, retail stores, supermarkets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sumup-terminal) and entertainment locales in the Chinese metropolis. Any client of the Agricultural Bank of China can take advantage of the service, which requires fingerprint registry at the Changning branch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Biometric Payments:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the development of biometric payment solutions using fingerprint technology for enhanced security and convenience. - **Enhanced Security:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Investigate ways to incorporate advanced security features like fingerprint scanning to protect sensitive customer information and reduce fraud. - **Personalized Payment Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create personalized payment experiences by integrating biometric technology with bank accounts, enabling seamless and secure transactions. ### Where This Applies - **Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement fingerprint terminals in retail stores to streamline checkout processes and provide a unique payment experience for customers. - **Banking:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with banks to develop biometric payment solutions that enhance security and offer convenience for customers. - **Restaurant:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce fingerprint scanning terminals in restaurants to enable secure and frictionless payment experiences for diners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fingerprint-Scanning Payment Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biometric-payment-cards.md) - [Palm-Enabled Contactless Payments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-6.md) - [Grocery Payment Palm Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-one-1.md) - [Biometric Debit Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biometric-debit-card.md) - [In-Car Fuel Payments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-pay.md) - [Biometric Banking Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biometric-system.md) - [Smart Cashierless Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cashierless-shop.md) - [Biometric Bank-Grade Door Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/securam-touch.md) - [Convenient Palm Payment Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-one-payments.md)