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HSBC is securing accounts in the UK with voice recognition and Touch ID

HSBC is working on rolling out voice recognition and touch authentication security upgrades to customers in the UK. Should you own an iPhone or iPad with fingerprint recognition capabilities, you'll be able to utilize Touch ID to log into the bank's iOS app. Passwords are a thing of the past, ensuring customers accounts are secured without horrid usernames or passwords. The bank, alongside First Direct, will offer voice and fingerprint recognition systems as the year progresses, boasting the plan as the largest biometric security roll out in the UK. You'll be able to simply speak to the authentication system over the phone to have your voice verified, or use your fingerprint in the official apps. Before you're able to get started and take full advantage of Touch ID, you'll need to follow the instructions on the mobile banking apps to configure your security and activate fingerprint authentication. The BBC reports that Nuance Communications will be responsible for the voice biome...<br clear='all'/>

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