IDEX Biometrics receives IDEX Pay order for VISA biometric cards in MEA
Oslo, Norway – 20 February 2025 - A leading smart card technology, security and ID company based in MEA (Middle-East & Africa) has placed a production order of 10,000 units with IDEX Biometrics. The order supports Visa biometric bank card programs in one of the fastest growing payment markets in the region, and marks the first Visa program in market on the IDEX Pay biometric technology solution. The IDEX Biometrics partner serves over 500 banks, governments, and corporations worldwide.
'The innovation pace of our card manufacturing partners in bringing biometric smart cards to market is accelerating; certifications allow them to move to industrialized production and commercialization. Ultimately bringing more secure payments, access and identity control to more consumers around the world', comments Catharina Eklof, Chief Executive Office at IDEX Biometrics.
For further information contact: Marianne Bøe, Head of Investor Relations, +47 91800186Kristian Flaten, CFO, +47 95092322E-mail:ir@idexbiometrics.com
About IDEX BiometricsIDEX Biometrics ASA (OSE: IDEX) is a global technology leader in fingerprint biometrics, offering authentication solutions across payments, access control, and digital identity. The company's solutions provide convenience, security, peace of mind, and seamless user experiences worldwide. Built on patented and proprietary sensor technologies, integrated circuit designs, and software, IDEX Biometrics' biometric solutions target card-based applications for payments and digital authentication. As an industry enabler, the company partners with leading card manufacturers and technology companies to bring its solutions to market.
For more information, please visit www.idexbiometrics.com.
Trademark StatementIDEX, IDEX Biometrics and the IDEX logo are trademarks owned by IDEX Biometrics ASA. All other brands or product names are the property of their respective holders.
About this notice: This notice was issued by Marianne Bøe, Head of Investor Relations, on 20 February 2025 at 08:30 CET on behalf of IDEX Biometrics ASA.Sign in to access your portfolio
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