All over the world, countries are moving toward becoming cashless. While this does have its benefits – particularly for ostracised communities – it also creates issues for those people who rely mainly on cash and places a high level of power with large financial institutions.

Contactless cards and mobile wallets have greatly simplified payments, but Fingopay is going a step further by allowing people to buy anything with just a press of a finger. It’s tapping a desire for increased security and convenience in everyday transactions through the use of biometric tech.

As people become accustomed to using their mobile phones for common everyday tasks like shopping, social media, and getting around, mobile finance services are also gaining traction. In Brazil, mobile banking accounts for a third of all transactions made.

The average Briton carries eight cards around at any one time, which can be a source of annoyance when making contactless payments or stress-inducing if one’s wallet is lost. Curve aims to simplify things by letting users manage their credit and debit cards with an app and a single piece of plastic.