Posted on 04/21/2025 12:57:46 PM PDT by nickcarraway
We’ve all watched the way paying for things has changed over the years. First it was coins, then cards, then phones and smartwatches.
But now, it looks like the next big step is… you. Literally. Your face, your fingerprint, even your eyes could soon be all you need to pay for your next coffee, your weekly food shop, or even your pharmacy run.
It might sound futuristic, but this is already in the works here in Spain. Banks and big-name retailers are gearing up for pilot programmes as soon as 2026, and if all goes well, we’ll be seeing biometric payments in places like supermarkets, chemists and corner shops before we know it.
How biometric payments in Spain work—and why they’re so convenient We’re not talking about sci-fi implants or microchips under the skin. This new system works with biometric identification: your fingerprint, your face, or even your iris. You register once with your bank (probably through the same app you’re already using), and that’s it. No more digging through your bag for a card or typing in PINs. You just show up, scan your finger or face, and the payment goes through. Done.
And because it doesn’t rely on internet connection, it’s especially handy in places with poor signal — think rural villages or busy festivals where everyone’s on their phones at once. No card, no phone, no problem.
Are biometric payments safe in Spain? Most people think so It’s fair to ask: can someone fake your face or steal your fingerprint? But this system is built around the idea that your biometric data is uniquely yours and far harder to steal or lose than a wallet or a phone.
In fact, a recent survey by Visa shows nearly half of Spaniards think this way of paying is safer than cards or mobiles. And around 36% say they’d be happy to start using it within five years.
No PIN to forget. Nothing to leave at home. Nothing to be snatched out of your pocket. It’s kind of hard to argue with that.
When will biometric payments launch in Spain? If all goes to plan, 2026 will be the year it starts popping up for real. Supermarkets, pharmacies and smaller shops are the first in line to test it. All they’ll need is a special scanner — which many are already looking into installing.
And let’s be honest: most of us already use face or fingerprint ID to unlock our phones or log into our bank apps. So the leap to paying this way might not feel quite as sci-fi as it sounds.
The bottom line? Your body might soon be all you need to buy a loaf of bread. No card. No phone. Just you. Welcome to the future.
Ah... no!
People cutting other people’s fingers off etc...
Previews of coming attractions of “The Mark of the Beast” coming soon...
That’s already been in a movie according to the Tim Pool podcast.
Ooooo...how not exciting!!
I guess they will literally get "their pound of flesh".
I foresee lots of fingerless wealthy people.
“Account Access Denied. Reason: Islamophobia”
Or racism, or criticizing an elected official, or...
... which was the goal all along of OBodyMortgage Care. Total con-trol of your body for cash. ✖️🚨☢️
But it is so fast and convenient! Easier than tapping a card!
Fools...
“You just show up, scan your finger or face, and the payment goes through. Done. “
So I’ll bet the AI bandits are already developing software to make artificial finger prints and masks the will fool the businesses security systems.
The mark of the beast is closer than I thought.
How about your sins?
Friend of mine is a Corrections Officer. Told me there is a body part known as the “jailhouse wallet”.
(The Mark of the Beast is closer than I thought.)
The 7-year Tribulation is definitely coming
That’s why I keep telling people don’t get all excited
about ‘Peace and Security’ in the Middle East.
But few there be that understand....
NO!
In the meantime, it looks like everything is falling into place to be implemented as rapidly as possible.
All of what we’re seeing now is the prep work.
(No more digging through your bag for a card or typing in PINs. You just show up, scan your finger or face, and the payment goes through. Done.)
2026?
GREAT!!!
This should end well.
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