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The service verifies customers using AI, facial biometrics, cryptography, and distributed computing to prevent fraud while complying with strict data privacy standards.
Japan, Kazakhstan, and Russia deploy facial recognition for contactless subway payments. The systems enable passengers to board and pay without physical tickets or cards. Implementation speeds vary significantly across the three countries, with some cities advancing faster than others.
Dec 2023Biometric Update | Biometrics News, Companies and ExplainersNews article
André, a former investment banker from Brazil, develops **Saffe**, a facial recognition technology enabling payments via facial authentication. As a non-technical founder, he overcomes challenges to build the system, positioning it as an alternative to traditional payment methods.
May 2023The Finance StoryNews article
IrisGuard wins the **GLOMO Award** for biometric innovation, while **BIO-key** secures the **Lucintel 2021 Technology Innovation Award**. **Saffe** is highlighted as a top ‘paytech’ startup by expert investors, and **Advance.AI** earns a spot on the **Fintech Power 50** global list. Additionally, **iProov** receives the **CBE badge** from Her Royal Highness Princess Royal at St. James Palace for biometric excellence.
Jul 2021Biometric Update | Biometrics News, Companies and ExplainersNews article
Saffe Ltd. achieves a **14th-place ranking** in the **NIST Face Recognition Vendor Test (FRVT)**, based on its average performance across five test categories and four evaluations. The company highlights its position among the top 15 vendors in the latest benchmarking results. The test assesses facial recognition accuracy and reliability under varying conditions.
May 2019Biometric Update | Biometrics News, Companies and ExplainersNews article
