Palm Payments Startup Handwave Offers Retailers an Alternative to Amazon One
Handwave introduces a European palm payment system for retailers, promising faster, secure, and app-free checkouts.
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Palm Payments Startup Handwave Offers Retailers an Alternative to Amazon One Handwave Palm Payments: A European Alternative for Retailers Biometric payments are becoming more common, with Amazon One leading the charge in the U.S. by letting users pay with a simple wave of their palm. However, retailers outside Amazon’s ecosystem have had limited access to this futuristic payment tech — until now. European fintech startup Handwave is changing the game with its own palm-based payment system designed for independent merchants. Handwave palm payments promise secure, contactless transactions without the need for cards, apps, or even facial scans — and they’re tailor-made for European retailers seeking alternatives to Amazon’s solution. Image Credits:Handwave How Handwave Palm Payments Work Unlike traditional contactless systems, Handwave palm payments don’t just rely on scanning the surface of your hand. The technology dives deeper by analyzing the unique vein patterns inside your palm and ensuring the hand is physically present — preventing spoofing and boosting secur…