# Facial Recognition Checkout Stations Self-Service Tills Can Now Confirm a Customer's ID with Yoti By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-11-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoti References: [telegraph](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/11/14/supermarket-self-service-tills-replace-checks-facial-recognition/) & [yoti](https://www.yoti.com/) There are many stores that have now implemented self-service checkout stations, but for the most part, consumers are still required to cash out at a till that is serviced by a human when it comes to the purchase of age-restricted items—but [Yoti](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-advantage) is changing this. The Yoti app makes it possible for a [self-service till](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfservice-checkouts) to replace an ID check with [facial recognition technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sainsburys-and-facewatch). Upon making a purchase that is limited to customers of a certain age, Yoti calls up a QR code on the screen of the self-serve checkout kiosk. From there, a shopper is able to scan the code and have their identity confirmed to proceed with their purchase. Prior to using the app in-store, customers may set up the app to verify their identity by taking a photo of themselves and scanning an official government document, such as a driver's license or passport. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Facial Recognition Checkout:** Facial recognition technology being used for self-service checkouts and ID verification. - **QR Code Technology:** QR codes being used to streamline the checkout process. - **Mobile ID Verification:** Mobile apps being utilized for ID verification and purchase authorization. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Retail Industry:** Retail stores looking to streamline checkout processes and reduce waiting times for customers. - **Technology Industry:** Technological advancements in facial recognition, QR codes, and mobile ID verification. - **Security Industry:** Companies involved in developing and providing secure facial recognition and ID verification technology for businesses. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Checkout Kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-checkout-lines.md) - [AI-Augmented Retail Checkouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retail-checkout.md) - [Smart Cashierless Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cashierless-shop.md) - [AI-Powered Produce Recognition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-vision.md) - [Computer-Vision Self-Service Kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-kiosk.md) - [Digitized Age Verification Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/age-verification-service.md) - [Convenience Store Self-Checkouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-checkout-technology.md) - [Innovative SCO Kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shopreme.md) - [Barcode-Less Product Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seechange-technologies.md)