Diamond Bank launches fingerprint recognition in its mobile app

One of Nigeria’s leading technology savvy banks, Diamond Bank Plc, has announced the launch of a finger print recognition feature on its Mobile App, a first in Africa.
The introduction of the unique feature will remove the burden of forgetting or having to remember the user ID and Password for account holders to login for their respective business transactions, the bank said.
According to Ayona Trimnell, Divisional Head, Corporate Communications of the Bank, “We are pleased to announce the launch of the Touch ID feature on the Diamond Mobile App.
This means that Diamond Mobile App users that have iOS devices can now login to their accounts with just their finger prints as an alternative to entering a User ID and Password.”
She said that with the “introduction of this innovative solution to the Nigerian banking space, Diamond Bank once again demonstrates its commitment to be at the forefront in offering technological solutions that make banking an exciting, convenient and secure experience for our customers.”
The service, an iOS Touch ID, is a fingerprint reader that allow users of the Mobile App an easy and seamless login to their accounts by simply recognizing and identifying their individual fingerprints.
The Touch ID feature on Diamond Mobile App is available on iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6plus, iPad Air 2 and the iPad Mini 3 devices.
The service is currently available on the Apple Appstore and will soon be available on all other app stores.