Biometric payment solutions are taking a major leap forward as Poland and Thailand gear up for palm-authentication rollouts. In Poland, fintech firm Autopay has introduced HandGo, a cutting-edge payment system that allows users to make purchases simply by scanning their palm. The innovation eliminates the need for smartphones, cards, or wearables at checkout, relying instead on the uniqueness of an individual’s palm. Autopay CEO Andrzej Antoń believes this will revolutionise sectors like wellness and sports by enhancing both security and convenience.
Meanwhile, Chinese tech powerhouse Tencent is preparing to launch its own biometrics-based payment system in Thailand. Through its cloud division, Tencent is actively exploring partnerships across key industries—financial services, telecom, retail, and public services—to embed its palm recognition tech. According to Tencent Cloud International VP Jimmy Chen, Thailand’s digital-first policies and strategic location make it an ideal entry point into broader Southeast Asian markets, including Indonesia and Malaysia.
These simultaneous rollouts signal a global shift toward frictionless, secure, and device-free payment systems, with palm biometrics at the centre of the transformation.