Digital Insight, an NCR company, has added Android Fingerprint ID to its mobile banking app. The new feature allows mobile banking users to authenticate them on their Android devices via fingerprint.

A press release from the company said that, for community banks and credit unions, fingerprint authentication will help reduce the costs associated with password resets, lockouts and call center inquiries, while giving end users a secure, fast and easy way to access their accounts on mobile devices.

Android Fingerprint ID is one of a variety of biometrics-driven authentication features delivered through the Digital Insight platform; others include Apple Touch ID and EyeVerify EyePrint ID.

Android Fingerprint ID will be available on any device that runs the Android 6.0 Marshmallow or later operating system and has a physical fingerprint sensor that supports the functionality.

Digital Insight expects to make Android Fingerprint ID available to all of its mobile banking clients in May 2016.

"Biometrics offer a compelling feature for mobile banking applications, driving benefits for the end user as well as the financial institution," said Dan Weis, senior product manager for mobile banking at Digital Insight. "We believe that consumers will want varying types of biometrics based on factors such as personal preference, their finger dexterity, their device preference, and even how they are dressed. Our introduction of Android Fingerprint Scan furthers our commitment to biometric authentication and continued top-of-the-line performance of the Digital Insight mobile banking app."