Visa has introduced Payment Passkey in India, enabling travellers to authenticate online payments using fingerprints, facial recognition or device PINs instead of OTPs. Launched with IDFC FIRST Bank, the solution is expected to make bookings for flights, hotels and holiday packages faster and more secure while reducing payment friction. Built on FIDO standards and aligned with RBI guidelines, the technology aims to curb fraud and improve the overall digital travel booking experience.
Janice Alyosius is a travel and MICE journalist focusing on business travel, destination marketing, aviation and industry policy. She leads editorial content at MICEtalk and also writes for TravTalk, covering global trends, trade developments and key industry conversations. With regular reporting from tourism forums, conventions and on-ground industry events, her work blends news-led analysis with strong industry voices, offering clear context and relevance for travel trade professionals and decision-makers.