Trend cluster
Category

Haptic
Card

Credit and debit cards are designed with analog buttons.

Dynamic Wallet CardsComputerized Payment CardsButton-Integrated Bank CardsReal-Time Budgeting Cards

Trend

What is the Haptic Card trend?

Haptic Card: Banking institutions are giving consumers the ability to interact with dynamic credit and debit cards, differentiated by analog buttons. While the specific functions of these buttons can vary, the increased appearance of this feature suggests that in today's chaotic and contactless world, some still desire the gratification of haptic feedback.

Trend themes

Themes within the Haptic Card trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Analog Button Integration

Incorporating analog buttons on credit and debit cards for enhanced interaction with customers.

02

Real-time Budgeting Cards

Development of physical cards for monitoring and managing financial resources in real time.

03

Dynamic Wallet Cards

Development of compact and high-tech solution to consolidate multiple debit, credit, and loyalty cards.

Industry implications

What the Haptic Card trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

FinTech

Companies within the FinTech industry can take advantage of analog button integration to offer customized solutions for managing finances.

For

Payment Processing

Payment processing companies can develop innovative solutions for real-time budgeting cards and dynamic wallet cards for a more secure and streamlined payment process

For

Banking

Banks can use real-time budgeting cards and dynamic wallet cards as a competitive offering and button-integrated bank cards to enhance customer interaction and provide flexible payment options.

Workshop question

What analog process could your brand re-introduce to differentiate it's offering?

Trend signals

Trend signals for Haptic Card

Trend score 4.5 out of 10, from popularity 75%, activity 52%, freshness 8%.

Popularity75%
Activity52%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
  • Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific