New! Open Wirex app with fingerprints (iOS only)
Region: Europe
Oct 4, 2016, 5:25:39 PM Published By Wirex Team
Our over-achieving iOS developers have some good news for you and your Wirex bitcoin wallet. In the quest to continuously improve account security and ensure no one but you can access your account, we have added Touch ID setting for iOS users. When activated, you can use your fingerprint to open Wirex on your smartphone. This Biometric Integration to Blockchain Security is still fresh among blockchain and Fintech startups in general, and we are happy to be among the growing few to offer this to our users. Read here for an overview of all Wirex security features. Wirex bitcoin wallets remain free to use for safe keeping of your bitcoins.
The next time you open the Wirex app in iOS devices, you will see this message. Place your finger on the sensor to unlock the screen. You can also select Cancel and insert your PIN. Wirex app locks automatically after every exit, so the fingerprint option may save you some time as well! 
How to Activate Touch ID
Please ensure that you have added your fingerprints in your iOS device. Open the Wirex app and go to Settings. Activate Use Touch ID. The next time you open the Wirex app in iOS devices, you will see this message. Place your finger on the sensor to unlock the screen. You can also select Cancel and insert your PIN. Wirex app locks automatically after every exit, so the fingerprint option may save you some time as well!
