A payment card that talks: the new, inclusive tool in banking

Paying with a card has become incredibly easy and safe, but for the 43 million blind people worldwide, that's not the case.Not only are blind and visually impaired people not able to see the payment terminal when making a transaction, but they also have no way of confirming whether the amount they're paying is accurate. Blind notches, braille and contrasting colors are all tools integrated in financial services to make them more inclusive. But our guest today, Frederic Martinez, believes banks can do more! His team developed a talking payment card, in collaboration with partners, and he joins us to explain how it works and the reception it's received so far.In the episode, we discuss:  What prompted the development of the voice payment card and the technology behind itThe challenges banks may face in offering it more widely Other potential use cases for the voice payment cardBiometric cards: another exciting inclusive financial solution<br/>If you liked this episode, please share with someone who you think would enjoy it and don't forget to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help others discover the show. ---About Frederic Martinez: Frederic Martinez is driving the offer strategy for biometric cards and innovative payment solutions at Thales. With a passion for new technologies, Frederic is committed to helping banks bring better payment experiences to consumers and introduce new disruptive services.Learn more about Thales Banking & PaymentsWebsite: https://www.thalesgroup.com/en..../markets/digital-ide Frederic Martinez on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/fmartinez2---Connect with Made for UsShow notes and transcripts: https://made-for-us.captivate.fm/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/madeforuspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madeforuspodcast/ <br/>