IDEMIA Public Security has launched MFACE Gen2, the next generation of its facial recognition device for traveler processing. The technology is designed for border agencies, port operators and carriers seeking to improve throughput whilst maintaining security. MFACE Gen2 uses live 3D multi-face tracking and AI-powered facial recognition to automatically detect and capture facial images as individuals move through the capture area. The device features integrated Presentation Attack Detection, encrypted communications and no local storage of biometric data. More than 3,000 MFACE units have been deployed across major passenger processing and border management programmes worldwide. The new generation offers faster capture, higher biometric quality and easier deployment compared to its predecessor. IDEMIA Public Security employs over 10,700 people globally and provides biometric-based solutions for identity verification.

IDEMIA Public Security launches MFACE(TM) Gen2 to continue delivering faster, more secure traveler processing. The next generation of IDEMIA Public Security's facial recognition technology helps port authorities, border agencies, and transportation operators deliver secure and seamless traveler experiences at scale. Posted on 10.08.26 Courbevoie, France. October 8, 2026 - IDEMIA Public Security, the leading provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, today announced the launch of MFACE(TM) Gen2, the next generation of its facial recognition device for traveler processing. Designed to help border agencies, port operators, and carriers deliver faster and more seamless traveler experiences while maintaining the highest levels of security, MFACE(TM) Gen2 combines live 3D multi-face tracking, AI-powered facial recognition, and integrated security capabilities in a single device. As global traveler volumes grow, organizations are under increasing pressure to improve throughput while maintaining security and traveler convenience. MFACE(TM) Gen2 addresses this challenge by automatically detecting, tracking, and capturing facial images as individuals move through the capture area, enabling real-time accurate biometric matching. Amid rising traveler volumes, verifying travelers' identities quickly and accurately without disrupting passenger flows remains a constant operational challenge. Today, port operators, border agencies, and transportation operators need solutions that improve operational efficiency without compromising security. MFACE(TM) Gen2 was designed to help organizations meet those demands by delivering fast, accurate, and intuitive identity verification that reduces friction for travelers while supporting secure, seamless passenger processing. Tim Ferris, SVP and Global Head of Travel and Transport, IDEMIA Public Security MFACE(TM) Gen2 has been engineered for real-world traveler processing environments, combining speed, convenience, and accessibility in a single solution. Its large capture volume and non-intrusive user experience enable efficient processing for a wide range of traveler profiles, including families, individuals with reduced mobility, and travelers wearing glasses or face masks. Built to support high-throughput operations, the solution delivers reliable performance across varying operational conditions while reducing queues and wait times. MFACE(TM) Gen 2 reflects its unwavering commitment to innovation, and at the same time, what its customers have asked for: faster capture, higher biometric quality, greater ease of use, and a seamless experience for operators and travelers alike. Built on over 50 years of biometric innovation and expertise, IDEMIA Group has created a solution that helps organizations scale identity verification with confidence while delivering a smoother traveler experience. Derek Tan, Chief Product Officer, Travel and Transport, IDEMIA Public Security Security, privacy, and ease of deployment are central to the solution's design. MFACE(TM) Gen2 features integrated Presentation Attack Detection, secure web services, encrypted communications, and no local storage of biometric data. With an embedded computing unit, open architecture, configurable settings, and a compact footprint, the solution integrates easily into existing environments and can be deployed and scaled with minimal impact on operational infrastructure. MFACE(TM) Gen2 builds on a proven track record of success, with more than 3,000 MFACE(TM) units deployed across major passenger processing and border management programs worldwide. Supporting authorities and operators across air, land, and sea environments, MFACE(TM) Gen2 helps deliver fast, seamless, and reliable identity verification. To learn more about MFACE(TM) Gen2, visit the page below. PDF version * About IDEMIA Group - IDEMIA Group is a global technology leader with more than 10,700 employees worldwide. Its two market-leading divisions deliver mission-critical solutions that simplify and secure interactions in the physical and digital realms: - IDEMIA Public Security (IPS) is a trusted provider of government-grade and secure biometric-based solutions for 600 government, state and federal agencies, as well as organizations requiring identity and access solutions across physical and digital environments. With decades of experience in biometric technologies, IPS enables safer, frictionless and fairer ways to secure travel, access, and citizen protection. Separately, two other government-related activities are conducted by the IDEMIA Group: civilian identity issuance in North America and road safety. - IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST) is the leading technology provider making it safer and easier to pay and connect. With unmatched expertise in cryptography and credential issuance, IST is trusted by over 2000 financial institutions, mobile operators, automotive manufacturers, and IoT providers worldwide. Every day, IST secures billions of essential transactions, ensuring the highest levels of data protection and convenience. For more information, please visit www.idemia.com. your press contact(s).

IDEMIA and JazzCash bring premiumization and personalization to payment cards in Pakistan. Personalized +1 and premium metal cards bring together greater choice, control and self-expression to JazzCash customers. Posted on 10.07.26 JazzCash, Pakistan's leading digital financial services platform, and IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST) are expanding their longstanding partnership with the introduction of the JazzCash +1 Card and two premium metal payment cards. The new portfolio combines personalization with greater choice across different customer segments. The +1 Card enables eligible customers to provide an additional card to a family member or friend while retaining oversight through the JazzCash app. The metal cards offer customers in JazzCash's premium tiers a distinctive physical payment experience. Putting personalization in customers' hands. JazzCash introduced the 1+ Card in August 2026 as an additional debit card that an eligible primary account holder can issue to a family member or friend. Using IST's e-OneCard solution, customers can select a card design from a catalogue available through the JazzCash app. The primary account holder can also set spending limits and track payments, combining personalization for the cardholder with visibility and control for the account holder. The 1+ Card extends access to card-based payments beyond the primary account holder. It allows customers to include people within their family or personal network in every day digital payments through a card that can be managed directly from the JazzCash app. Premium metal cards that reflect a premium lifestyle. The partnership continued in September 2026 with the launch of two metal card designs across JazzCash's top cardholder tiers, marking a first for the fintech. The premium tier features a card based on IST's Ultimate Metal Art Card model - the heaviest metal card in IST's portfolio at 22 grams. At the highest tier, cardholders have access to the Mirror Card, based on IST's Elite Metal Art Pro model. Mirror Card features a metal front layer with a distinctive mirror effect and is the first card of its kind to be introduced in Pakistan. Eligible customers will be able to request these card upgrades through the JazzCash app. When a payment card becomes part of the brand experience. Pakistan's payments landscape is rapidly evolving, with consumers increasingly embracing digital financial services. Yet, even as payments become more digital, the physical payment card remains one of the most important tangible touchpoints between a financial services provider and its customers. That makes the card more than a transactional tool. For issuers, it is an extension of the brand and an opportunity to differentiate in competitive markets. For consumers, it can be an expression of identity and a reflection of lifestyle. The growing interest in card personalization and premium materials reflects this shift. In a recent global consumer survey, 85% of consumers said they would be interested in having a metal card, while more than one-third said card design matters to them. Among those consumers, 91% expressed interest in having a customizable card.[1] With nearly 67% of its population under 30[2], Pakistan is a market where young consumers are influencing the future of payments, making it increasingly important for issuers to be in tune with their preferences. At the same time, a growing affluent segment is driving demand for more premium and personalized financial experiences. JazzCash's new portfolio brings these evolving preferences to the Pakistani market, giving customers more ways to make their payment cards their own - whether through personalized design or premium materials. Building on a trusted partnership. With more than 62 million customers, JazzCash is a digital financial services provider helping expand access to financial services across Pakistan. Its broad portfolio spans mobile wallets, payments, lending, insurance, savings and investments, as well as welfare and government-to-person disbursements. IDEMIA Secure Transactions has been a trusted partner since 2014. Over more than a decade, the two companies have collaborated on card issuance and personalization, building a strong foundation for the latest generation of JazzCash cards. Customers increasingly expect financial products to offer both convenience and greater choice. Through its partnership with IDEMIA Secure Transactions, IDEMIA Group is extending the personalization and control available through the JazzCash app into the physical card experience. The +1 Card enables customers to bring a family member or friend into everyday digital payments while retaining oversight, while its metal cards offer premium customers a distinctly differentiated experience. Aamir Aftab, Chief Product Officer I'm extremely excited about this new phase of its partnership with JazzCash. Supporting Pakistan's largest fintech player as it responds to evolving consumer expectations, where personalization, self-expression, and premium experiences are becoming increasingly important, is perfectly aligned with its consumer-centric approach. IDEMIA Group is proud to be JazzCash's trusted partner. It's a strong testament to the quality, expertise, and service that IST provides. Serigne DIA, Deputy Head of Payment Services MEA, IST What is the JazzCash 1+ Card? The JazzCash +1 Card is an additional debit card that an eligible primary account holder can issue to a family member or friend. Customers can select a card design through the JazzCash app, set spending limits, and track payments. Does JazzCash issue metal cards? Yes. JazzCash is introducing two metal payment cards for eligible customers in its premium tiers. One is a 22-gram heavyweight metal card, while the JazzCash Mirror Card combines a metal front layer with a mirror finish and will be the first payment card of its kind in Pakistan. What does IDEMIA Secure Transactions provide to JazzCash? IDEMIA Secure Transactions provides the technology for the 1+ card, card manufacturing, printing, and personalization services for custom-designed payment cards. It also manufactures and personalizes JazzCash metal payment cards. [1] Independent consumer by Dentsu Insights, of 14 countries globally. 2 UNFPA Pakistan, Pakistan@2050: Demographic change, future projections, and development opportunities, 2025, based on United Nations World Population Prospects 2024. PDF version * Downloads Related offers