Anyone else had this just pop up?
No, because I already open my app with biometrics 
(android)
Assuming this is Monzo.
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I’ve not had anything (iOS app).
I wasn’t aware we could lock the app if I’m honest, I’ve never cared to check, but the fact that it will be turned on for me by 4th Feb…?
This is Android btw.
Not had this screen warning of a “forced biometric unlock”, but I have had to use biometrics a couple of days today when doing certain actions that didn’t used to ask before. Things like simply viewing my transaction history for my joint account and looking at scheduled payments.
I haven’t had this and I don’t want it either. I’m happy that I can open Monzo and see my balances without any sort of lock.
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At least it will put an end to the recurring arguments about needing an app PIN.
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It’s how I’ve been using my app for months, if not years 
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I use my toe for biometric authentication 
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Been using biometrics for ages on the Monzo app (Android).
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Me too. And if you don’t like it, simply turn it off.
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Which I have, but I think this topic is highlighting that soon turning it off won’t be an option.
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The OP screenshot doesn’t confirm (or mention) this. The rest is speculation.
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I wouldn’t mind enabling this myself, but unlike other banking apps that all have default biometrics to login, there is no wait period before asking again. So if you switch between apps it keeps asking for biometrics everytime you switch back - should be a cooldown imo
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The screenshot says
If you choose not to turn it on now, we’ll turn it on for you by 4 February 2025.
It clearly states that. And it also clearly does not state that you cannot turn it off after the ‘auto-deadline’
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Personally, I think it should be used and it’s no big deal just stretching the old digit to log in. However, I respect those that find it a chore and prefer it to be off. Each to their own. On 5.2.2025 we can see if there is the option to turn it off.
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I can’t have Monzo anymore they blocked me and I can’t open app anymore I was try many time. really struggling for the life
The latest update, was confronted with this when I opened Monzo this morning.
That said, if i exit the app and go back to it moments later, I’m not asked for biometrics, so perhaps there’s a time delay before I’m asked again?
Also, I seem to be able to turn it off in Security settings. So Monzo have turned it on, but I seem to be allowed to turn it off again.
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Looks like the added a new screen when unlocking the app with biometrics. Screenshots/recordings are disabled when you have it switched on though so I can’t share.