Called Smile to Pay, the new biometrics technology applied to the AliPay service is the world's commercial application of a payment system that identifies people using facial-recognition technology and is said to be developed by another Beijing start-up called Megvi. Read more in our articles including "China's AliPay intros payment using facial recognition" and "GCash Scan-to-Pay now available at OPPO stores".
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Mar 25, 2026Called Smile to Pay, the new biometrics technology applied to the AliPay service is the world's commercial application of a payment system that identifies people using facial-recognition technology and is said to be developed by another Beijing start-up called Megvi.
Our coverage of facial recognition payment includes: "China's AliPay intros payment using facial recognition"; "GCash Scan-to-Pay now available at OPPO stores"; "BPI partners with Robinsons Retail for barcode cash deposits in stores". Each article provides unique insights and information.
Our article "China's AliPay intros payment using facial recognition" published on September 3, 2017 covers the latest information about facial recognition payment. Check it out for the most current details.