Football fans will soon be able to prove their identity and pay with just a touch of their finger. Thanks to vein recognition biometric technology.
Fingopay is working with Verteda, who provide management and hospitality solutions for stadiums and arenas, to improve the matchday experience. Verteda today announced its plans to integrate Fingopay into its Point of Sale systems and roll it out across the Stadium and Hospitality sectors.
The company’s statement says: “Finger vein technology is set to become a popular way to purchase at more stadiums across the UK in the future.”
Sthaler was formed to find a new way to pay. The company worked with music festival industry to develop a cashless, card-free payment system that was available to everyone. Sthaler developed Fingopay, using VeinID technology, in partnership with Hitachi. Blue Star Capital PLC (LON:BLU) is an investing company with a focus on new technologies. Blue Star’s investments include a 1% holding in Sthaler.