Facial recognition is replacing QR codes as the way to digitally pay in China. Image: SCMP
Facial recognition is replacing QR codes as the way to digitally pay in China. Image: SCMP
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Tech /  Enterprises

As China turns towards facial recognition payments, are QR codes on their way out?

  • In cities around China, vendors from supermarkets to bakeries have adopted facial recognition payments technology

Zen SooCelia Chen
Zen Soo and Celia Chen

Updated: 5:38pm, 7 Aug, 2019

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Facial recognition is replacing QR codes as the way to digitally pay in China. Image: SCMP
Facial recognition is replacing QR codes as the way to digitally pay in China. Image: SCMP
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