Digital Currency

Special cards & payment systems enhance buyer convenience more than ever

Implications - No cash? No problem. In today's tech-savvy world, having a credit card is the bare minimum of cash-less purchasing. Phone applications that allow one to make purchases, cards that contain multiple accounts -- even payments made through Twitter -- are just some of the clever and intricate payment systems in which brands are ensuring consumers always have the "cash" to pay.

Trend Themes

  1. Digital Payment Systems — The emergence of new digital payment systems such as Square and Pay With a Tweet provide opportunities for more secure and convenient forms of cashless transactions.
  2. Mobile Wallets — The rise of mobile wallets and virtual wallets, such as Scanaroo and MobilePay, offer a more streamlined and efficient means of organizing payment methods and streamlining the shopping experience.
  3. Smart Credit Cards — The development of smart credit cards like the One Card Electronic Card and Card 2.0 has led to innovative ways to consolidate cards and increase security.

Industry Implications

  1. Financial Services — The financial services industry can benefit from adopting new digital payment systems and mobile wallets to stay competitive and secure.
  2. Retail — Retailers can take advantage of smart credit cards and mobile wallets to provide a more seamless customer experience and improve sales.
  3. Marketing — Marketing professionals can utilize the innovative marketing strategies of Pay With a Tweet and other social media payment solutions to engage with customers and create buzz around their products.
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Featured Examples

Clever Credit Card Combos
Clever Credit Card Combos
One Card Electronic Card Consolidates Your Plastic, Not Debt
If you are like many of the people in this world who are under the strong hold of debt, then this clever credit card contraption, the One Card Electronic Card, will help you temporarily forget how screwed… MORE
play_circle_fillediPhone Money Apps
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'Square' Payment System Lets Any Business Take Credit Cards Instantly
The ‘Square’ payment system has the potential to take advantage of one of the biggest hassles for many small businesses: accepting credit cards. It promises no contracts, monthly fees, or hidden costs… MORE
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The Scanaroo App Clears Your Pockets of Royalty Card Clutter
This Scanaroo app will help you declutter your wallet with a simple click of a button. By taking a picture of your royalty cards, insurance cards and rewards cards and inputting them into this app, they… MORE
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The iPhone In2Pay Case Acts as a Visa Card
Phones are slowly becoming the stuff that myths and legends are made of. One phone in particular (sorry Blackberry users), the iPhone In2Pay case, is just one example of what these devices are capable… MORE
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'Pay With a Tweet' Sees the Value in Social Networks
A new and innovative way to purchase products is Pay With a Tweet. The German-American Innovative Thunder team created the revolutionary payment system. They acknowledge that today, buzz about your product… MORE
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Card 2.0 is Electronically Enhanced for Convenience
Dynamics Inc. has designed and developed a new credit card that not only hides the account number but also stores multiple accounts. Dubbed as Card 2.0, the card features an electronic stripe instead of… MORE
Bulk-less Virtual Wallets
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The 'MobilePay' iPhone App Will Replace Your Pocketbook
It was really just a matter of time before something like the 'MobilePay' iPhone app came along. Capable of storing all of your bank card information, this intelligent program allows wallet-free shopping… MORE
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Majority of Tokyo Residents Use Electronic Cash
While cashless payment cards have certainly been around for a few years, they’ve been pretty strongly opposed by technophobes and privacy groups alike. Worldwide adoption seemed like a lost cause. However,… MORE

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