Biometric Palm Scanners: The Fintech Solution for Security and Compliance

The New Era of Financial Security

In a fast-moving fintech landscape, security and compliance are the foundation of customer trust. Fraud, identity theft, and data breaches continue to challenge banks and digital payment providers. Traditional PINs and passwords are no longer enough.

At Gekonova, we’re introducing a smarter, safer way forward — biometric palm scanners that combine precision vein recognition with financial-grade encryption for frictionless user authentication.


The Challenges Fintechs Face Today

1. Fraud and Identity Risks

Fintech platforms lose billions annually to card cloning and stolen credentials. Password-based systems are easy to hack, while OTPs and 2FA can be intercepted.

2. Regulatory Compliance Complexity

Meeting PCI DSS, EMVCo, and eKYC standards requires robust user identity verification. Manual or token-based systems slow onboarding and increase costs.

3. User Experience Friction

Customers expect instant, contactless, and secure verification. Every extra step leads to frustration and drop-offs.


Why Biometric Palm Scanners Are the Future of Fintech Security

Palm vein recognition uses infrared (IR) imaging to map the unique vein patterns beneath the skin — a feature impossible to replicate or forge.

Key Advantages:

Under-skin Identification:

Vein biometrics detect living tissue beneath the surface, ensuring unmatched accuracy and resistance to spoofing.

Frictionless Authentication:

A single hand gesture is all it takes — no touch, no PINs, no passwords.

Embedded Encryption:

Each Gekonova Palm Scanner encrypts biometric data at the point of capture, ensuring compliance with EMV and PCI data standards.

Developer-Friendly SDKs and APIs:

Easily integrate palm vein recognition into existing fintech apps, e-wallets, or mobile banking platforms.


Security and Compliance in a Single Step

Gekonova’s biometric hardware merges financial-grade compliance with the ease of biometric convenience. Our devices:

  • Support ISO7816 contact and ISO14443A contactless cards

  • Encrypt data end-to-end

  • Authenticate in less than 0.5 seconds

  • Offer local or cloud-based verification options

This ensures that fintechs stay compliant while delivering a seamless experience their customers will love.


A Smarter Path to Fintech Trust

Fintech success depends on confidence — confidence in security, in compliance, and in technology.

Gekonova’s Biometric Palm Scanners bring that confidence to life by making authentication effortless, secure, and regulatory-ready.

Learn more at 🔗 www.gekonova.com