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Verifone introduces biometric payments to Australian retail

Published Wednesday, August 12, 2026 · Updated August 13

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  • Card-related fraud losses were $2.2bn in the 2024-2025 financial year, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

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  • The Guardian

    The article emphasizes the potential for biometric payments to ease transaction friction and highlights the company's expectation of initial pushback, comparing it to the early skepticism surrounding contactless payments.

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