request for fingerprint ID

[ylla]

This is when I'm using my phone (Android).

On my desktop, I can log in using my usual ID and password. Sometimes I am already logged on but I'm asked to re-enter my password.  In particular this is when I am checking the items I'm selling.  

On my phone, it used to work the same way, but now, when I try to place a bid or go to My eBay,  a screen pops up asking for fingerprint ID.  I've never signed up to provide a fingerprint.  Alternatives offered are logging in with Google or Facebook.  OF course, they say they will get access to my contacts list and so  forth.  I don't want to do it that way.

Is this a new system?   On the desktop computer, I am only asked to provide my password again.  I'd like to do that on my  phone, too. That's how it was before.

Thanks,

Ylla

[wesk_36]

A glitch or an ebay test of "Touch ID" ?

Do you have Touch ID on your phone? If so, could it be communicating with ebay or ebay is recognizing the app?

[parkersparrow]

I have the fingerprint enabled on my phone but whenever I try to use it on the ebay app it doesn't  work and reverts back to the regular sign in screen.