Samsung Wallet users in India can now make UPI payments with fingerprint authentication: Here's how it works

Samsung has introduced on-device biometric authentication for UPI payments through Samsung Wallet in India. With the new feature, users can authenticate eligible UPI transactions using the fingerprint sensor on their Galaxy device instead of entering their UPI PIN. The feature applies to payments of up to Rs 10,000, according to Samsung.The company says the biometric authentication is processed on the device, allowing users to avoid entering their UPI PIN in public. It is also designed to reduce transaction failures caused by incorrectly entered PINs. Samsung Wallet continues to support other digital payment and storage features, including contactless payments, bill payments, digital keys, boarding passes and tickets.How to make UPI payments using biometric authentication on Samsung WalletSamsung says Galaxy device users can use the device's fingerprint sensor to authenticate UPI payments through Wallet.