Mastercard Plans to Replace Plastic Cards with Tokens and Biometrics by 2030
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Quentin Couprie
Summary
Mastercard plans to phase out traditional plastic bank cards and 16-digit card numbers by 2030, replacing them with unique transaction tokens and biometric authentication methods like fingerprints and facial recognition. The company argues this shift will speed up checkout processes and reduce fraud. However, the transition raises concerns about system reliability in fully digital environments and accessibility challenges for less tech-savvy users. This move comes as cash usage declines and contactless payments become the norm.
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The company says the shift should speed checkout and reduce fraud, but it also raises worries about reliability in all-digital systems and accessibility for less tech-savvy users.
The plastic card has been riding high just as cash fades from everyday life, helped along by tap-to-pay and phone wallets that make even a $5 purchase feel frictionless.
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