Top Contactless Biometrics Technology Companies

Global Contactless Biometrics Technology Market size was valued at USD 23.87 Billion in 2024 and is poised to grow from USD 28.07 Billion in 2025 to USD 102.7 Billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 17.6% during the forecast period (2026–2033).

The global contactless biometrics technology industry is highly competitive, with key players focusing on innovation, partnerships, and acquisitions to strengthen their market presence. Thales Group (France) leads in AI-powered facial and iris recognition solutions, catering to security, border control, and banking sectors while advancing digital identity verification to combat fraud. IDEMIA (France) specializes in multi-modal biometrics, integrating contactless fingerprint and facial recognition technology to enhance secure authentication solutions for governments and enterprises. 'Touchless Biometric Systems AG (Switzerland) ', 'Fingerprint Cards AB (Sweden) ', 'nViaSoft (US) ', 'Fujitsu Limited (Japan) ', 'NEC Corporation (Japan) ', 'Aware Inc. (US) ', 'HID Global (US) ', 'M2SYS Technology (US) ', 'BioConnect (Canada) ', 'IdentyTech Solutions (Israel)'

The increasing need for secure, efficient, and touch-free authentication methods is a major driver of the contactless biometrics technology market. With rising concerns over cybersecurity threats, identity theft, and fraud, industries such as banking, healthcare, government, and travel are shifting toward biometric authentication for enhanced security. Contactless biometrics, including facial recognition, iris scanning, and palm vein authentication, eliminate the need for physical touch, reducing the risk of contamination in high-traffic areas. Additionally, governments worldwide are deploying biometric-based e-passports, border control systems, and national ID programs to streamline identification processes while ensuring security.

In North America, approximately 70% of enterprises have integrated AI-driven biometric authentication across government, financial services, and corporate security sectors. Notably, Amazon has introduced palm-scanning technology, allowing customers to make payments by scanning their palms, linking biometric data to their accounts. Additionally, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has implemented facial recognition systems at airports to expedite security checks, enhancing passenger convenience and security.