Amazon One
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Amazon One is a payment system offered by Amazon. It is based on biometrics and works by reading users' palm print.[1][2][3] It is used by retailers like Whole Foods Market, Amazon Go and Amazon Go Grocery,[4] as well as third-party retailers who purchased the technology from Amazon.
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Finance |
| Founded | September 2020 |
Number of locations | 53 (2021) |
| Owner | Amazon |
| Website | Amazon One |
In 2021, it rolled out a promotional offer which gave $10 to new users upon registering. The system is available in 53 stores as of 2021.[5]
In August 2021, three US Senators (Amy Klobuchar, Bill Cassidy, Jon Ossoff) sent a letter to Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, questioning the safety of the Amazon One users concerning the biometrics and cloud storage.[6][7][8]
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