reader Posted March 8, 2019 Posted March 8, 2019 From The Nation (5 Mar.) Krungsri first bank in Thailand to use facial recognition tech to open accounts Krungsri (Bank of Ayudhya) has introduced facial recognition through electronic Know Your Customer (e-KYC) technology for verifying the identities of people as they open a deposit account. Under the Bank of Thailand’s regulatory sandbox, the technology enables an upgrade of the bank’s verification process and accuracy toward international standards. Now available for customers at Krungsri branches, the facial recognition for e-KYC will also be deployed when customers open their passbook via mobile application by the end of the second quarter. The breakthrough technology reflects the bank’s commitment as a leader in digital banking and innovation development for ultimate customer satisfaction, said Phonganant Thanattrai, Krungsri head of retail banking and distribution group. The identity proofing process using facial comparison will enhance the security of identity verification, reduce risk of mistakes in the proofing process, and prevent identity theft and fraudulent transactions, while maintaining a convenient and speedy process for account opening, said Phonganant. In its initial state, the facial recognition technology will be adopted when customers open a deposit account by matching the cardholder’s face to the photo on their citizen ID card as presented at the branch. Krungsri staff will use the comparison result to when considering allowing a passbook account to be opened. Meanwhile, Krungsri is planning extensive use of facial recognition technology for opening an account via a mobile application within the second quarter of 2019, Phonganant said. http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/Corporate/30365225 Quote
