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The future of payments – Fingopay

Disrupters from the technology and payments sphere convened to discuss what the future holds for Manchester’s erupting fintech sector at the first Robert Walters 2020 Tech forum in January.

Simon Binns, Chief Marketing Officer at fintech Fingopay explained how Manchester’s thriving tech and academic sectors made it the city of choice to launch their biometric identity and payment solution early this year.

Fingopay is the world’s first identity authentication and payment solution powered by Hitachi’s VeinID technology. Offering fast, safe and secure transactions using just your finger, it takes away the need to carry ID, cash, cards or smartphones. Fingopay makes businesses more efficient, intelligent and secure, and offers a more convenient and worthwhile experience for customers.

Sthaler worked with music festival industry to develop a cashless, card-free payment system that was available to everyone. The company developed Fingopay, using VeinID technology, in partnership with Hitachi. Blue Star Capital PLC (LON:BLU) is an investing company with a focus on new technologies. Blue Star’s investments include a 0.9% holding in Sthaler.

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