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Forget paperwork: Soon, a fingerprint is all you will need to prove your identity

Imagine walking into a banking hall without any documentation, not even a national identity card, and being able to carry out a transaction.

It may sound like the stuff of dreams, but it will soon be reality once the Government’s digital project is rolled out. Soon, you will not need to carry your ID or passport to withdraw or deposit money or even apply for a loan. All you will need is your fingerprints.

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