Checkout.com announced the launch of face authentication, an AI-powered extension to its Identity Verification (IDV) solution. The new feature enables businesses to securely verify and re-authenticate returning users in seconds using live video and facial matching, helping to remove friction from critical user flows such as password recovery, employee onboarding, and secure platform access. IDV now uses AI-based facial matching and liveness detection to verify users against their onboarding data, while detecting spoofing attempts like deepfakes, masks, or video injection. The feature can be triggered at any point in the user journey, and is fully automated, removing the need for passwords, one-time codes, or manual review. The product supports a broad set of industries, including but not limited to government, healthcare, financial services, e-signatures, food delivery, loyalty programs, and airlines. “Checkout.com’s biometric solution sets a new benchmark in identity verification, combining greater speed and security with a firm commitment to ethical standards,” comments Milan Jani, VP of Product at Checkout.com. “Built to meet FIDO Alliance certification requirements, the product is already achieving consistent algorithm performance, confidently offering businesses and users alike inclusive and secure experiences.” Face authentication, which is available through an all-in-one verification API, has already helped customers achieve up to an 8-point increase in returning-user conversion rates.