# Biometric Wearable Payments Tappy Technologies Unveils a Fingerprint-Activated Payment Timepiece By Amy Duong | Published 2018-11-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tappy-technologies References: [nfcworld](https://www.nfcworld.com/2018/10/23/358413/tappy-adds-biometric-security-to-wearable-payments-devices/) & [tappytech](https://www.tappytech.com/) Hong Kong-based wearable payments technologists 'Tappy Technologies' recently introduced a new design that is developed in the form of a [watch strap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitplay-fidlock-watch-band). It blends in contactless payment technologies with a biometric system that implements a fingerprint sensor. This sensor sets a transaction limit to the payment method and more importantly, it increases the security measurements. CEO Wayne Leung announces that the new technology is set to ship out with a "major watch manufacturer" in the following year. To activate the payment solution, wearers will touch the fingerprint sensor on their watch and hold it within a close range of POS devices. Tappy Technologies works closely with major watch labels including [Timex](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-pison), Mondaine, and [Guess](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-venix) as well as a list of banks to initiate the service. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Biometric Wearable Payments:** The integration of biometric sensors into wearable devices for contactless payments presents opportunities for enhanced security and convenience in transactions. - **Fingerprint-activated Payment Timepiece:** The development of a watch strap that incorporates a fingerprint sensor for payment authentication opens up possibilities for seamless and secure mobile payments on-the-go. - **Wearable Payments Technologists:** The collaboration between wearable technology companies and watch manufacturers to introduce contactless payment solutions with biometric authentication offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the wearable tech industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Wearable Technology:** The convergence of biometric sensors and contactless payment technologies in wearable devices transforms the way consumers make transactions, providing an avenue for growth in the wearable tech industry. - **Financial Technology (fintech):** The integration of biometric authentication and contactless payment technologies in the banking sector through partnerships with wearable technology companies creates opportunities for safer and more convenient payment methods. - **Watch Manufacturing:** The inclusion of biometric payment features in watch straps through collaborations with wearable technology companies enables traditional watch manufacturers to tap into the growing market of contactless payments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fingerprint-Scanning Payment Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biometric-payment-cards.md) - [Bank-Enabled Payment Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intesa-sanpaolo-1.md) - [Seamless Biometric Payment Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastercard-1.md) - [Tap-to-Pay Smartphone Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-tap-to-pay.md) - [Credit Card-Eliminating Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soulwrist.md) - [Contactless Payment Accepting Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tap-to-pay.md) - [Wearable Monitoring Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tband.md) - [Cutting-Edge Smart Ring Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-ring-design.md) - [Biometric Debit Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biometric-debit-card.md)