A significant 56% of online consumers prefer biometric security for accessing financial accounts over traditional methods. The document highlights that identity fraud poses a major threat, accounting for 53% of all fraud cases in the UK, and suggests banks stand to benefit as 29% of consumers are more likely to choose banks offering biometric security. Various biometric technologies are in demand, including fingerprint scanners, facial recognition, and voice verification, with a majority of consumers showing interest in these innovations.