Comparison of Verification Credentials

Comparison of Verification Credentials (Physical objects and Biometrics)

Types of credential	Physical objects		Biometrics
Types of credential	Password	Contactless cards	Finger/Palm Print	Iris	Face recognition	Vein
Cost	Low	Low-medium	Low-medium	Medium	Medium	High
Validation/Accuracy	Very low	Low	Medium-high	High	Low-medium	High
User friendly	High	High	Medium	Low	Low	Medium
Error sources	Forgetting	card damage and card lost	Dirt, wetness, age (collage decay)	Glasses	Light, position, cosmetics, glasses	Injury, scarring, bruising, swelling
User acceptance level	High	High	Medium	Low	Low	Medium
Long term use	Good	Good	Good	Very good	Medium	Very good