By 2027, traditional one-time passwords (OTPs) for online financial transactions are expected to be superseded by authentication methods leveraging facial recognition and artificial intelligence. This transition is driven by the increasing vulnerability of OTP systems to fraud, including SIM-swap scams, phishing, and deepfake-enabled identity theft.
Financial institutions are proactively adopting stronger, AI-driven authentication in response to rising cybercrime. Biometric authentication, particularly facial recognition with liveness detection, offers enhanced security and user experience. AI algorithms can detect deepfakes and spoofing attempts, providing a more robust defence against fraud. The move towards biometric-first authentication aims to create a more secure and user-friendly digital finance landscape.
This shift reflects a broader trend towards passwordless authentication, with the biometrics market projected to reach $82.9 billion by 2027. Mega airports are also adopting biometrics and AI to improve passenger experience. The implementation of AI and biometrics-based authentication is expected to reduce security incidents and support costs while improving productivity.
