Global bank Citibank has launched biometric authentication for its mobile banking app for Hong Kong customers.The addition means customer can use fingerprint authentication for a full suite of mobile banking services, including transaction, investment and enquiry, to be performed via its Citi Mobile App on the iOS platform with iPhone 5s or later models.”After the successful launch of the city's first voice biometrics authentication service in June, we are pleased to roll out Touch ID Sensor authentication, thus enabling our mobile banking users to access a full range of services at their fingertips.”Clients can choose to activate the Touch ID Sensor function when they log on to the latest version of Citi Mobile App. Thereafter, they can manage their mobile banking accounts simply by logging on with their fingerprints, and perform basic banking functions such as account balance and transaction enquiry, money transfer and bill payment, time deposit management, and promotions and offers enquiry. In addition, Citi's Touch ID Sensor authentication service is the first fingerprint authentication method in Hong Kong that supports stock trading on a mobile banking platform2.Angel Ng, Country Business Manager, Citibank Global Consumer Banking said, “After the successful launch of the city's first voice biometrics authentication service in June, we are pleased to roll out Touch ID Sensor authentication, thus enabling our mobile banking users to access a full range of services at their fingertips.””Citibank's commitment to innovation is reflected in our ongoing investment in technology development. We strongly believe in innovation, which is not only about offering cutting edge products or services, but also about identifying revolutionary ways to improve all aspects of client experience we deliver. We will continue to evolve our digital experiences to bring faster and simpler banking solutions to our clients and make their lives easier,” added Angel.
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