FPC becomes the first company to pass EMVCo®’s new biometric assessment for payments
Gothenburg, Sweden – March 25, 2026 – Fingerprint Cards AB (FPC) today announces that it has become the first biometric company in the world to pass EMVCo®’s new assessment process for fingerprint sensors used in payment cards. This milestone comes at a pivotal moment, as FPC and Precise Biometrics have just announced a merger plan, subject to shareholder approvals and other customary conditions. In this context, the certification would further strengthen the combined company’s position in the biometric payments market.
The new EMVCo® test requirements, released in November 2025, set a higher global standard for security and performance in biometric payment cards. FPC’s complete biometric system, including the fingerprint sensor, supporting hardware, as well as their algorithm, is the first to successfully meet these new requirements.
In practical terms, this means that FPC’s technology has been independently verified to meet the latest global rules for secure biometric payments. EMVCo® is the organization behind the standards used by major payment networks worldwide. When it updates its requirements, the industry follows. Being an early pioneer to pass this new certification clearly demonstrates FPC’s leading position in biometric payment cards.
Biometric payment cards allow users to confirm transactions with their fingerprint, combining strong security with ease of use. As demand grows for more secure and convenient ways to pay, industry standards like these play an important role in driving adoption.
Importantly, this achievement simplifies the path to market for FPC’s customers, including card manufacturers and banks, when launching biometric payment cards. Passing the EMVCo® biometric assessment allows them to move forward with card-level type approval, which is a necessary step before products can be brought to market. This reduces both time and complexity for customers and helps accelerate commercial rollouts.
Adam Philpott, CEO of FPC, comments:
“We are very proud to lead from the front, passing EMVCo®’s new biometric certification.
This achievement confirms that our technology meets the highest global standards and, importantly, makes it easier for our customers to bring products to market faster. As we plan to combine forces with Precise Biometrics, this milestone would further strengthen our joint offering and position the combined group as a leader for the next generation of biometric solutions for smart cards, wearables, and other payment and multi-function products.”