This change of heart is mostly due to the rollout of Amazon One, a scanning device that collects biometric data, now located at Whole Foods checkout counters across the U.S. It works by capturing a photo of your palm print and underlying vein structure, then transforms your body parts into a payment method.
The public's response to Amazon One has been mixed. 'The first time I noticed the scanner, I'm pretty sure I audibly muttered something to myself about it, like, 'Absolutely fucking not,'' said one Prime member and frequent Whole Foods shopper who asked to be anonymous.
"A lot of it is based on a gut feeling. It's interesting how I'll mistrust Amazon, but I'm willing to accept some of their services because they cast a wide net," said Doug Saribay, a Whole Foods shopper who does not use palm-to-pay.
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