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[Security, Privacy and Fraud](https://help.yeeld.com/security-privacy-and-fraud?hsLang=en-gb) 3. [Security Features](https://help.yeeld.com/security-privacy-and-fraud?hsLang=en-gb#security-features) # Why Should I Add Biometric Security? ## Learn why enabling Face ID or biometric authentication makes your Yeeld account more secure and quicker to access. Why Should I Enable Biometric Security? If your device supports biometric authentication, we strongly recommend enabling it for your Yeeld account. Using **Face ID** or your device's biometric authentication provides an additional layer of security while making it quicker and easier to access the app. --- Enhanced Security Biometric authentication helps ensure that only you can access your Yeeld account. Unlike a passcode, your biometric information is unique to you, making it much more difficult for someone else to unlock your app. Your biometric data is securely stored on your device and is **never shared with Yeeld**. --- Faster Access Once enabled, you can unlock the Yeeld app with a quick glance or biometric scan instead of entering your 4-digit app passcode each time. This makes signing in and authorising certain actions faster and more convenient. --- An Industry Standard Biometric authentication has become the standard way to securely access financial apps and other services containing sensitive information. Using it helps protect your account while providing a smooth and convenient user experience. --- Is It Required? No. Biometric authentication is optional. If you choose not to enable it, you can continue using your **4-digit app passcode** to access the Yeeld app. --- In Summary If your device supports biometric authentication, enabling it is one of the easiest ways to improve the security of your Yeeld account. 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