Korean credit card companies [UNK] , BC and Hana Card have developed a biometric payment system that approves transactions by scanning finger veins . The companies signed a memorandum of understanding with Japanese service providers LG - Hitachi and NICE Electronics & Telecommunication for the system , which will be available at convenience stores across the country from October . Lotte Card is likely to launch a similar finger - scan payment system , according to local media .
Korean credit card companies Shinhan, BC and Hana Card have developed a biometric payment system that approves transactions by scanning fingertip veins. The companies signed a memorandum of understanding with IT service providers LG-Hitachi and NICE Information & Telecommunication for the system, which will be available at convenience stores across the country from October. Lotte Card is likely to launch a similar finger-scan payment system, according to local media.