Biometrics Sign On

[AugieTN]

In the past I have read that that credit card apps won't use face recognition for sign on because it's not secure enough. Credit card apps do use fingerprint touch ID because it is much more secure.

Suddenly Wells Fargo and Discover card added face recognition to their biometric sign on. In settings for both, biometric sign on is either on or off. I can't shutoff face recognition and leave fingerprint touch ID to sign on.

So was there some big change in facial recognition that makes it more secure now?

 

[Dannydet]

I've never heard of this. Must be something new?

 

[ocnbrze]

well i don't use face recog on my z fold 4, but i do have the option to use it. but no where do i see an option in my wellsfargo app.

 

[AugieTN]

With my Wells Fargo app I have an option of Biometrics on or off. With it on Fingerprint or Face Recognition work. No option to turn one or the other off. With Biometrics off neither Fingerprint or Face Recognition work. Here's a picture from my Wells Fargo app

 

[ocnbrze]

i have both turned on my phone, but it only asks for my fingerprint.

 

[AugieTN]

i have both turned on my phone, but it only asks for my fingerprint.

That's a good thing. It kind of freaked me out. I tapped my Wells Fargo app, expecting to sign in with my fingerprint, but instead it gives me a smile face and signs me on with face recognition.

 

[ocnbrze]

I heard that the Wells Fargo app no longer supports fingerprints, so keep your eyes peeled.

that is not true. have you not read my post in this thread?

 

[AugieTN]

that is not true. have you not read my post in this thread?

If I don't have the screen pointed at my face, the fingerprint scan works fine for logging on

 

[ocnbrze]

If I don't have the screen pointed at my face, the fingerprint scan works fine for logging on

weird.....on my z fold 4, i have both face recognition turned on, but it only asks for fingerprint......even when i stare at the phone.

 

[AugieTN]

My Jeep/Mopar credit card is now signing on with face recognition. I only use this card when I get service at the Jeep/Dodge dealer because I get 5% cashback. I don't use it for any other purchases.