Revolut is now letting you pay with your face – but is it safe?

Revolut is rolling out the scheme from today (Picture: Getty Images)

Shoppers can now use their face to pay for everyday purchases for the first time, in a move that has sparked fears from privacy campaigners.

Revolut has unveiled the first-ever ‘pay with smile’ system, meaning customers won’t need their phone or cards to make a purchase.

The facial recognition technology will be on trial at the Hippo cafes in Bloomsbury, Chelsea and Soho, all in London, from September 24 to 26.

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