The last time you were shopping, did you pay attention to the cash register? Chances are you didn’t think twice about the Point-of-Sale (POS) terminal, which processes every transaction, making it the hub of activity in any store. Unfortunately, it can also become a security and productivity problem for businesses.  One common response to retail security threats is to require manager approval, or the use of PINs or swipe cards. 

 

This leads to you standing in line longer, waiting for security processes. Would you believe that a technology you have seen in countless Sci-Fi movies is the new POS solution that not only increases security, but also leads to more efficient transactions?  It is and it’s called fingerprint biometrics.Fingerprint biometrics is being adopted by retailers as the solution to many security and customer service issues. Fingerprint biometrics simplifies transactions by eliminating the need for employees to enter passwords or swipe cards. 

 

The rising levels of fraud have created a need for the security and accountability that fingerprint biometrics offers. Retailer interest has fueled POS hardware and software vendors to add fingerprint biometrics into many new products. With fingerprint biometrics now included on the POS terminal, every transaction is approved and monitored with the swipe of a finger. Fingerprint biometrics eliminates need for employees to type in lengthy PINs, improving customer response times, and each transaction is tied to a specific individual making security stronger.

The average retailer is open more than 350 days per year, making security and customer experience a constant concern.  Because of this, the interest in POS fingerprint biometrics will continue to grow. The next time you are waiting in line, look for a fingerprint scanner to see fingerprint biometrics in action.