PhonePe launches biometric payments for transactions up to Rs 5,000: Here’s how to enable

PhonePe has launched biometric authentication for UPI payments. The new feature allows users to authorize transactions using their smartphone’s native security, such as fingerprint or facial recognition, and eliminates the need to manually enter a UPI PIN for transactions. The feature is currently supported for UPI transactions up to ₹5,000. In case the biometric authentication is hindered by poor light or sensor issues, users can always fall back to the traditional PIN method to authenticate a payment. In a press release, the company said that the new feature is designed to elevate both the security and reliability of digital payments by addressing common friction points in the user’s payment journey.