Consumers want online retailers to provide two-factor authentication

In today’s fast-paced world, one might think consumers value speed more than anything. In case of online banking, however, this is not the case. Instead, consumers would rather have more security than speed.

This is according to a new report by MYPINPAD, the company that enables multi-factor authentication for touchscreen devices.

The report, entitled Consumer Trust and Mobile Payments Growth, states consumer would very much like multi-factor authentication implemented.

When asked what online retailers could do to improve trust, 40 percent would love to use cardholder PIN, 50 percent would like to see a combination of PIN and biometrics, while just two percent valued speed over security.

More than two thirds (67 percent) are concerned about online shopping and banking security, while 51 percent said information on data breaches changed the way they approach online shopping and banking.

Almost a third (29 percent) have been a victim of fraud, which made 11 percent shop less, and 10 percent abstain from making mobile transactions whatsoever.

"The latest UK government figures show 90 percent of large businesses and 74 percent of SMEs have suffered a security breach," said David Poole, business development director at MYPINPAD.

"Increasing confidence is not just about preventing fraudulent transactions -- it is also about boosting the number of successful transactions. There needs to be a consistent and convenient way for consumers to authenticate themselves for online transactions."

"This research highlights the need for banks, retail, payment and card schemes to strike a better balance between user experience and security. Consumers are well informed about the risks of transacting online and on mobile. For many, loyalty and a great experience entails peace of mind and tangible security. Multi-factor authentication and transparency around appropriate security practices are key to winning consumer trust."

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